The word mantra comes from the Sanskrit, "mantrana", meaning suggestion. Mantras are sacred, potent words, which yield tremendous results in the physical, mental and spiritual levels, when chanted ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, yoga offers a sanctuary—a space to breathe, move mindfully, and reconnect with ourselves. But there’s a deeper layer to yoga that often goes unexplored: mantras.

It can seem as though the word “yoga” has become synonymous with contortionist poses, usually performed by fit, nondisabled, white bodies in utopian locales — but that is far from the full picture of ...

Experts say that reciting mantras — typically sounds or phrases — can help with depression. Here’s what research shows, plus seven sample mantras to try.