The Mantra is something that has been used in Indian traditions for centuries. It can be either a word, series of words or even a phrase. It is often thought of as a prayer or something said over and over again. Traditionally it has been used in meditations in order to bring peace, love and harmony in to people’s lives.

In more western traditions forms of Mantras have been used to help people change their thought patterns and so their mental state. An example of a western mantras is “I love myself more and more everyday” it is believed that be repeating this over and over throughout the day it can make it a truth to the person staying.

Whether you use a mantra in a daily meditation or to help change thought patterns it can have a great affect on a person’s mental health. They can be beneficial for people suffering from depression, stress, anxiety or lacking in self confidence.