Before we begin describing about Mantra yoga, we’d like to ask you to do something first.

Try freeing your mind of thoughts. Try thinking of absolutely nothing.

Difficult to do, isn’t it? Every time you try to think of nothing at all, something instantly pops up in your mind. We’ve all been there. But some people have actually been able to think of nothing! It’s very possible, though it might be a bit difficult. For thousands of years, people have found a way to escape from the mundane thoughts in their minds, namely meditation. And Mantra yoga is one of the few yoga types that place the greatest emphasis on mediation.

Mantra refers to a sound or a word that helps you focus on a single thought. Often called the Word of God, a mantra can be many different words. The Hindus call it OM or AUM, the Christians are familiar with Amen, and Muslims use Amin. No matter which mantra is used, be assured; it is probably the most powerful tool one can ever find for mediation. You set out with nothing more than just a word in beginning; it then becomes your sole point of focus and later becomes your guide to a state of thoughtless being. Once you do reach that state, you become one with the universe and not merely a part of it. All thoughts of the material world are left behind and your thoughts are focused on the essentials of life. The result? A state of supreme consciousness where nothing but bliss exists. By this point, most people will have normally given up chanting the mantra and experienced the tremendous and wonderful feeling of awareness. And that’s not all there is to it. As you practice Mantra yoga, you learn to accept and let go of all your fearful and guilty thoughts. That’s an amazing therapy for a mind crowded with thoughts, isn’t it?

Above all, practicing Mantra yoga has profound effects on your life. You experience deeper awareness and a sharper mind and not to mention, that amazing feeling of inner peace. Plus, you become more able of controlling your thoughts. If you want to experience all the profound things you have been missing in life that really matter, consider practicing Mantra yoga.