BLUF

Chants across diverse cultural traditions share acoustic features—steady tempo, flat intonation, narrow pitch range—that reliably promote relaxation, emotional ease, and wellbeing; suggesting potential low-cost applications for stress reduction and mental resilience.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of acoustic-based interventions, like chanting, in reducing stress and supporting mental resilience for personnel.
  • Recognise the potential for culturally neutral, low-resource relaxation practices in operational or high-stress environments.
  • Apply findings to enhance wellbeing programs, meditation protocols, and team readiness initiatives.

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