09/09/2025
10 MANTRAS FOR ANXIETY RELIEF
Here are ten suggested mantras that have been used for centuries to ease anxiety, fear, and restlessness. Choose one that resonates with you and commit to it for several weeks.
1. Om Shanti Shanti Shantihī
Meaning: Peace, peace, peace.
This mantra invites peace on all levels—body, mind, and spirit. Repeating it calms the breath and gently settles scattered energy.
Practice tip: Inhale, and on the exhale chant Om Shanti Shanti Shantihī slowly, feeling the vibration resonate through the chest and heart. Feel peace spread from your heart to your whole body.
2. SO HAM
Meaning: I am That. (The mantra of the breath)
This mantra aligns with the natural rhythm of the breath, SO on inhalation, HAM on exhalation. It promotes grounding and awareness.
Practice tip: Simply observe the breath and mentally repeat SO as you inhale and HAM as you exhale. If the mind wanders, gently return to this rhythm.
3. Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning: I bow to the inner Self / Lord Shiva, the highest consciousness.
This powerful mantra helps release tension, purify emotional disturbance, and connect with inner strength and stillness.
Practice tip: Repeat slowly, either aloud or mentally. Focus on the third eye or heart centre as you chant.
4. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Ganesha, remover of obstacles.
This mantra is grounding and protective. It can be helpful during times of transition, fear, or inner uncertainty.
Practice tip: Chant slowly with the intention of removing outer obstacle, inner agitation, and restoring steadiness.
5. Om Mani Padme Hum
Meaning: Hail to the jewel in the lotus.
This mantra, from the Tibetan tradition, brings compassion and spaciousness into the heart. It helps soften anxiety rooted in self-judgment and overwhelm.
Practice tip: Chant or listen to this mantra while placing awareness in the centre of the chest. Visualize a lotus flower opening with each repetition.
6. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevāya
Meaning: I bow to the Divine within.
This is a mantra for inner surrender and connection with divine presence. It soothes anxiety caused by over-control or fear of the unknown.
Practice tip: Repeat gently, focusing on letting go with each exhalation.
7. Om Aim Hreem Kleem
Meaning: These are bīja (seed) mantras to invoke clarity, protection, and heart-centred power.
It is a potent mantra for reorganising scattered mental energy and fortifying the psyche.
Practice tip: Use mentally when feeling scattered or ungrounded. These sounds support subtle recalibration.
8. Om Durgāye Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Durga.
Durga is the protector, the one who removes fear. This mantra invokes her strength and courage.
Practice tip: Repeat when fear or anxiety feels overwhelming. Visualize yourself being held in her compassionate strength.
9. Om Trayambakam Yajamahe (Mahamrityunjāya Mantra)
Meaning: A mantra for healing and protection.
This ancient Vedic mantra is known for its ability to ease fear and promote healing and wellbeing.
Practice tip: Chant slowly and consistently in the morning or evening, focusing on release and renewal.
10. Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha (Gāyatrī Mantra)
Meaning: A prayer for illumination and clarity.
The Gāyatrī Mantra harmonises mind and breath, offering perspective and inner light in dark times.
Practice tip: Chant with reverence and calm, allowing the mantra to clarify and uplift the mind.
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