Power of Chanting: Honoring Tina Turner’s Legacy

Tina Turner, the legendary queen, has left an indelible mark on the music industry, becoming a symbol of resilience, reinvention, and healing. Let’s take a moment to reflect on Tina Turner’s incredible journey and how chanting became a source of transformation and strength in her life. The scene of her chanting the mantra Nam Myoho Renge Kyo in “What’s Love Got to Do With It” is forever etched in my memory. Through her story we see the power of chanting. At first, it may have seemed implausible that a few words could have such a profound impact, but little did I know that my own journey with chanting would later intersect with Tina’s.

What is Chanting and Its Benefits:

Chanting is a profound spiritual practice that engages the mind, body, and spirit. According to Tina, it goes beyond mere vocalization. By repetitively saying sacred sounds or mantras, chanting creates vibrations that promote balance, harmony, and healing. The benefits of chanting are numerous:

1. 1. Find a comfortable seated position, either cross-legged on the floor or on a chair with a straight spine and relaxed body.
   2. Bring your hands into Gyan Mudra by touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping the other three fingers extended. This mudra enhances your focus and connection during the meditation.
   3. Gently close your eyes and turn your attention to the brow point, the space between your eyebrows, associated with intuition and inner wisdom.
   4. Begin chanting the sounds “Sa Ta Na Ma” along with your breath. Coordinate the hand movements with each sound:
      • • On “Sa,” touch your thumb to your index finger.
      • • On “Ta,” touch your thumb to your middle finger.
      • • On “Na,” touch your thumb to your ring finger.
      • • On “Ma,” touch your thumb to your pinky finger.

Continue this sequence, chanting audibly, and allow the vibrations of the sounds to resonate throughout your entire being. Start with 11 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.

As you chant and move through the sequence, let the vibrations permeate your physical body and energy centers. Tune into the latest episode of the Hella Well With Danielle podcast to learn more about my personal experience with chanting and as I honor Tina Turner’s legacyt

1. 1. Find a comfortable seated position, either cross-legged on the floor or on a chair with a straight spine and relaxed body.
   2. Bring your hands into Gyan Mudra by touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping the other three fingers extended. This mudra enhances your focus and connection during the meditation.
   3. Gently close your eyes and turn your attention to the brow point, the space between your eyebrows, associated with intuition and inner wisdom.
   4. Begin chanting the sounds “Sa Ta Na Ma” along with your breath. Coordinate the hand movements with each sound:
      • • On “Sa,” touch your thumb to your index finger.
      • • On “Ta,” touch your thumb to your middle finger.
      • • On “Na,” touch your thumb to your ring finger.
      • • On “Ma,” touch your thumb to your pinky finger.

Continue this sequence, chanting audibly, and allow the vibrations of the sounds to resonate throughout your entire being. Start with 11 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.

As you chant and move through the sequence, let the vibrations permeate your physical body and energy centers. Tune into the latest episode of the Hella Well With Danielle podcast to learn more about my personal experience with chanting and as I honor Tina Turner’s legacyt

1. 1. Transformative Power: Creates profound shifts in consciousness, leading to personal growth, healing, and spiritual evolution.
   2. Emotional Well-being: Releases negative emotions, promoting emotional well-being and healing from past traumas.
   3. Connection with Inner Self: Quiets the mind, allowing us to connect with our inner stillness and gain intuition, clarity, and self-awareness.
   4. Mindfulness and Presence: Cultivates mindfulness, bringing our attention to the present moment and deepening our connection with ourselves and the divine.

Tina Turner’s Journey with Chanting:

In her book, “Happiness Becomes You,” Tina Turner provides invaluable insights and practical guidance on incorporating chanting into self-care routines. Here are some of the best practices and tips she shares:

• • Reflect on personal goals and intentions when choosing mantras.
  • Create a dedicated space and time for chanting. 
  • Learn the correct pronunciation and enunciation of the chosen mantras.
  • Integrate breathwork and mindfulness techniques into your chanting practice.
  • Explore different chanting techniques, such as group chanting or call-and-response.
  • Apply mantras in everyday situations to infuse them with positive energy.
  • Use chanting as a tool for healing, transformation, and emotional well-being. 
  • Be consistent. Doing a little a day is better than nothing.

As we honor Tina Turner’s extraordinary legacy, let’s find our own inner peace by experiencing the transformative power of chanting through this Kundalini Yoga meditation. This meditation incorporates the mantra Sa Ta Na Ma, which holds profound meaning and has been clinically proven to reduce stress, ease depression, improve clarity, and enhance overall mental balance.

Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation:

1. 1. Find a comfortable seated position, either cross-legged on the floor or on a chair with a straight spine and relaxed body.
   2. Bring your hands into Gyan Mudra by touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping the other three fingers extended. This mudra enhances your focus and connection during the meditation.
   3. Gently close your eyes and turn your attention to the brow point, the space between your eyebrows, associated with intuition and inner wisdom.
   4. Begin chanting the sounds “Sa Ta Na Ma” along with your breath. Coordinate the hand movements with each sound:
      • • On “Sa,” touch your thumb to your index finger.
      • • On “Ta,” touch your thumb to your middle finger.
      • • On “Na,” touch your thumb to your ring finger.
      • • On “Ma,” touch your thumb to your pinky finger.

Continue this sequence, chanting audibly, and allow the vibrations of the sounds to resonate throughout your entire being. Start with 11 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.

As you chant and move through the sequence, let the vibrations permeate your physical body and energy centers. Tune into the latest episode of the Hella Well With Danielle podcast to learn more about my personal experience with chanting and as I honor Tina Turner’s legacyt

1. 1. Find a comfortable seated position, either cross-legged on the floor or on a chair with a straight spine and relaxed body.
   2. Bring your hands into Gyan Mudra by touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping the other three fingers extended. This mudra enhances your focus and connection during the meditation.
   3. Gently close your eyes and turn your attention to the brow point, the space between your eyebrows, associated with intuition and inner wisdom.
   4. Begin chanting the sounds “Sa Ta Na Ma” along with your breath. Coordinate the hand movements with each sound:
      • • On “Sa,” touch your thumb to your index finger.
      • • On “Ta,” touch your thumb to your middle finger.
      • • On “Na,” touch your thumb to your ring finger.
      • • On “Ma,” touch your thumb to your pinky finger.

Continue this sequence, chanting audibly, and allow the vibrations of the sounds to resonate throughout your entire being. Start with 11 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.

As you chant and move through the sequence, let the vibrations permeate your physical body and energy centers. Tune into the latest episode of the Hella Well With Danielle podcast to learn more about my personal experience with chanting and as I honor Tina Turner’s legacyt

1. 1. Transformative Power: Creates profound shifts in consciousness, leading to personal growth, healing, and spiritual evolution.
   2. Emotional Well-being: Releases negative emotions, promoting emotional well-being and healing from past traumas.
   3. Connection with Inner Self: Quiets the mind, allowing us to connect with our inner stillness and gain intuition, clarity, and self-awareness.
   4. Mindfulness and Presence: Cultivates mindfulness, bringing our attention to the present moment and deepening our connection with ourselves and the divine.

Tina Turner’s Journey with Chanting:

In her book, “Happiness Becomes You,” Tina Turner provides invaluable insights and practical guidance on incorporating chanting into self-care routines. Here are some of the best practices and tips she shares:

• • Reflect on personal goals and intentions when choosing mantras.
  • Create a dedicated space and time for chanting. 
  • Learn the correct pronunciation and enunciation of the chosen mantras.
  • Integrate breathwork and mindfulness techniques into your chanting practice.
  • Explore different chanting techniques, such as group chanting or call-and-response.
  • Apply mantras in everyday situations to infuse them with positive energy.
  • Use chanting as a tool for healing, transformation, and emotional well-being. 
  • Be consistent. Doing a little a day is better than nothing.

As we honor Tina Turner’s extraordinary legacy, let’s find our own inner peace by experiencing the transformative power of chanting through this Kundalini Yoga meditation. This meditation incorporates the mantra Sa Ta Na Ma, which holds profound meaning and has been clinically proven to reduce stress, ease depression, improve clarity, and enhance overall mental balance.

Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation:

1. 1. Find a comfortable seated position, either cross-legged on the floor or on a chair with a straight spine and relaxed body.
   2. Bring your hands into Gyan Mudra by touching the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb, while keeping the other three fingers extended. This mudra enhances your focus and connection during the meditation.
   3. Gently close your eyes and turn your attention to the brow point, the space between your eyebrows, associated with intuition and inner wisdom.
   4. Begin chanting the sounds “Sa Ta Na Ma” along with your breath. Coordinate the hand movements with each sound:
      • • On “Sa,” touch your thumb to your index finger.
      • • On “Ta,” touch your thumb to your middle finger.
      • • On “Na,” touch your thumb to your ring finger.
      • • On “Ma,” touch your thumb to your pinky finger.

Continue this sequence, chanting audibly, and allow the vibrations of the sounds to resonate throughout your entire being. Start with 11 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable.

As you chant and move through the sequence, let the vibrations permeate your physical body and energy centers. Tune into the latest episode of the Hella Well With Danielle podcast to learn more about my personal experience with chanting and as I honor Tina Turner’s legacyt