Finding Joy and Balance with Naad
Some days are harder to breathe through. The mind loops, the nervous system fires off like it’s under threat, and joy feels like a distant memory. Depression settles in like fog, and anxiety like static. But even on those days—especially on those days—you still have your voice.
In Kundalini Yoga, we work with Naad: the sound current. It’s not just chanting—it’s resonance. It’s how we bring the scattered parts of ourselves back together through vibration. When you speak or chant certain mantras, you're not only using words. You're activating pressure points in the mouth, rewiring the nervous system, and cutting through mental noise. The difference can be subtle at first. Then undeniable.
One of the most accessible tools is mantra. Take Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo. It calls you back to your own wisdom. Or Ra Ma Da Sa, a healing sound formula that works deeply on the emotional and energetic bodies. These aren't just phrases—they're patterns of frequency that shift how we feel, think, and connect.
That’s the beauty of working with sound. It doesn’t demand that you explain your pain, only that you show up and speak or sing into it. With time, the sound does the work. You just keep breathing and repeating.
This is part of what we explore in the Mala Meditation workshop—how to use the repetition of mantra, bead by bead, as a steadying practice. The mala becomes a rhythm-keeper, something your hands can trust while your voice carries the intention. It’s simple. It’s powerful. And it helps bring stillness to the mind when it won’t stop spinning.
You don’t have to be “good at meditation” or have a peaceful home or a perfect voice. You just have to begin. Even five minutes a day, reciting a mantra while moving your fingers along the beads, can shift the way you carry yourself through the day. You may notice less reactivity. More space between thoughts. A subtle return of joy. Even laughter.
This practice meets you exactly where you are. You can do it when you’re thriving—or when you're on the floor, trying to piece yourself back together. Either way, the sound will hold you.
If you’re feeling the pull to reconnect with your voice, to regulate your nervous system gently but consistently, come sit with us in the next Mala Meditation workshop. No fluff. Just practice, presence, and community.
Let’s speak ourselves back into balance—one mantra at a time.
Add comment
Comments