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.
