Narayan Sankaran

How Chanting Relates to Cognitive Function, Altered States and Quality of Life

Brain Sciences October 27, 2022 Gemma Perry, Vince Polito, Narayan Sankaran et al. 32 citations

Chanting is practiced in many religious and secular traditions and involves rhythmic vocalization or mental repetition of a sound or phrase. This study examined how chanting relates to cognitive function, altered states, and quality of life across a wide range of traditions. A global survey was used to assess experiences during chanting including flow states, mystical experiences, mindfulness,...