How Does Chanting Mantras Change Your Brain? | Meghna & Baldev from Kirtan Mumbai

Have you ever heard people chanting and wondered why? Did you see it and think - “that’s not for me, it’s only for people who believe in hinduism or are religious”? Did you ever feel curious about the scientific reason as to why you feel ecstatic and light after chanting?This episode is to answer all those questions, and for those who really want to deepen their spirituality. Today I sit down with Meghna Siraj and Baldev Maheshwari, two of the founders of Kirtan Mumbai.Listen to this episode to hear:1. A Mantra chanted by Meghna and Baldev after Kavi leads us through a grounding meditation 2. The neuroscience: what chanting does to your brain waves, nervous system and stress hormones 3. Whether you need to be Hindu, spiritual, or able to sing to experience kirtan4. How to move past the fear of using your voice publicly5. Our opinions on bhajan clubbing6. Why the world needs more kirtan in 20267. Connection with Hare Krishna in London at the manor versus. spirituality in Mumbaiand much more!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction, Meditation & Mantra Chanting 7:12 What Chanting Makes Us Feel9:12 Origins of Kirtan: An explanation of the root word 'Kirtan', its history, and the call-and-response format 12:30 The Responsibilities of Leading a Kirtan17:38 Seva (Selfless acts of Service)20:25 Spiritual Journeys & Culture: spirituality in London versus Mumbai25:10 Is Kirtan only for Hindu's?28:26 Why Kirtan Mumbai Charge for Kirtans31:47 Bhajan Clubbing Debate35:53 How to Overcome the Fear of Using Your Voice40:26 Neuroscience of Chanting: How chanting stimulates the vagus nerve and affects the nervous system43:05 Why the world needs more Kirtan and how it helps with loneliness 🎵 CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS TO JOIN A KIRTAN OR ASK THEM A QUESTIONMeghna Siraj:   / meghnasiraj  Baldev Maheshwari:   / baldev_m  Kirtan Mumbai:   / kirtanmumbai  📲 CONNECT WITH KAVIInstagram:   / yogawithkavi  Learn Yoga with Her: https://forms.gle/duBvnKtzW4pyon1Z9| WHAT KAVI IS WEARING YAMA YOGA |I love this cream tank top!! Shop here: yamayoga.inUse code YAMAXKAVI for a discount 🤍🎧 WATCH ON YOUTUBESearch "House of Yog(a)" or click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVYs3xkUMgQ&t=163s💬 PLEASE SHARE this with someone who has always been curious about kirtan but never thought it was for them!See you every Thursday for your weekly nervous system reset! Lots of love and thank you so much for your support,Kavi xxx