Thursday 18 December 2008

Chanting Could Help us All Live Longer, Says Medic

Chanting has been associated with certain religions for centuries, but many now believe it has a role to play in improving both our physical and mental health. Dr Clive Wood, who will run a 10-week course next year to teach people how to chant, explains its origins, its benefits and how to do it. ASK most people what they mean by chanting and they might think of a choir of monks, or perhaps a football crowd. But recent research has found that chanting has a more surprising effect that has nothing to do with either religion or sport it can also help to keep us healthy physical and mentally.

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