{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mantra Myths &amp; Misconceptions: Community Conversations with Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall","description":"Mantra \u2014 the sacred sound of yoga \u2014 is, for many students and teachers, shrouded in mystery. In this episode, yoga teachers Dr. Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall join host Rachel Land to unpack the myths, misconceptions, and cultural questions surrounding mantra in modern yoga practice.&amp;nbsp; Together, they explore whether the practice of mantra is religious, the importance of correct pronunciation, and how teachers can introduce sacred sound into Western yoga classes without alienating students. Listen in to learn why chanting in community might be one of the most powerful nervous system anchors available. \u201cIt\u2019s not performative. It\u2019s an expression of something bigger.\u201d \u2014 Steph Wall. \u2014 What You\u2019ll Learn:  Is mantra religious? [5:04]\u2028 Does perfect pronunciation matter? [9:10]\u2028 The roles of mantra in western classes [13:40] Do you need an empty mind for mantra to \u201cwork\u201d? [16:35]\u2028 Fear of \u201csinging in public\u201d [20:00] Mantra vs. affirmations [25:59]\u2028 Is westernizing mantra cultural appropriation? [27:59]\u2028 How to introduce mantra respectfully [32:13] Yoga Medicine 20-Hour Mantra Immersion [35:31]  \u2014 Links Mentioned:  Watch this episode on YouTube&amp;nbsp; 20-hour Mantra Immersion with Yoga Medicine at the Kali Collective (Glasgow, May 29\u201331) Yoga Medicine Yin &amp;amp; Meditation Yoga Teacher Training&amp;nbsp; Podcast Episode 06: The Power of Mindfulness&amp;nbsp; Podcast Episode 21: South Asian Teacher Panel&amp;nbsp; Podcast Episode 72: Counter Compassion Fatigue Podcast Episode 59: Explore the Dark Side Podcast Episode 94: Magic of Mythology Connect with Dr. Rashmi Bismark:&amp;nbsp;Facebook&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Instagram | Rashmi Bismark MD | X |&amp;nbsp;YMO Guest Teacher Connect with Steph Wall: Facebook&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Instagram | Kali Collective Instagram |&amp;nbsp;YMO Guest Teacher  \u2014 Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com\/podcast-161. Learn more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes\/Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Yoga Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/YogaMedicine.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40226500\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198961020"}