A Mantra is a formula or a word with spiritual significance. Stripped off any Hindu background it is just a meaningless word or syllable which can help you relax very deeply. Mantra meditation is a very effective relaxation technique. Ok... Lets try... Close your eyes. After one or two minutes rest, start the mantra and repeat several times with the voice getting lower and lower. Then only whispering and eventually only thought. Even thinking of the mantra can get lower! Try the Mantras given below.., Om Bhoor BhuvassuvahTat Saviturvarenyam Bhargo Davasya DheemahiDhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat "May there be peace on mortal, immortal and divine planes. I meditated upon the most brilliant splendor of the Sun God. May hestimulate our intellect (so that we are inspired to take the right action at the right time." Saha Naavavutu Saha Nau Bhunktu Sahaveeryam Karavaavahi Tejasvi Naavadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantih "May there be peace on mortal, immortal and divine planes. I meditated upon the most brilliant splendor of the Sun God. May hestimulate our intellect (so that we are inspired to take the right action at the right time." Hare Rama Hare RamaRama RamaHare Hare Hare Krishna Hare KrishnaKrishna KrishnaHare Hare "O energy of the Lord (Hare), O all-attractive Lord (Krishna), O Supreme Enjoyer (Rama), please engage me in Your service." How was that...?