Exploring the Impact of Mantras for Gratitude and Calmness

Ever wonder what a mantra is and how to use one? In this skill-building episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares the emerging science behind mantras, offers some simple ones to try, and shows you how to design your own.

Listen and learn:

• The impact of mantra on your brain
• Simple secular mantras you can try out right away
• How to set up a formal and informal mantra practice

Listen to this episode with Diana Hill to use mantras to benefit your mind and body today.

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