About
Gemma Perry
Dedicated to the field of mantra meditation research, and how it’s positive outcomes can impact society, Gemma scientifically investigates the effects of chanting mantras on emotional and cognitive processes. She completed her Honours and Masters of Research in mantra meditation and is now continuing her research with a PhD at Macquarie University.
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Gemma is a qualified yoga teacher, who has been practicing and studying yoga psychology and philosophy for over 10 years. She has explored various meditation techniques throughout the world and believes chanting mantras is particularly suited to the modern lifestyle and can be used as a tool to heal and discover our full human potential. Gemma has dedicated much of her study, both formally and informally, to exploring this ancient method of heightening states of awareness and promoting health and wellbeing. She regularly visits her teacher in India, deepening her own practice and exploring ways to share meditation to make it appropriate and accessible to the modern day lifestyle.
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Gemma is a passionate and engaging communicator and is currently focused on sharing meditation practices and research through international science conferences, yoga festivals, charity events and workshops.
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Research
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Perry, G., Polito, V & Thompson, W. F. (2016). Chanting Meditation Improves Mood
and Social Cohesion, “Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition” [324], July 5-9, 2016, San Francisco
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Mantra Meditation Decreases Stress
We found that just 12 minutes of vocal or silent chanting decreased a stress hormone called cortisol
Full details coming soon!
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Projects in Development
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PhD (Psychology) at Macquarie University Sydney, researching the effects of mantra meditation on stress and altruism
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Gemma on Researchgate
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Gemma on Academia
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Gemma on Quora
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Chanting Research
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Past Presentations
International Yoga Day, Indian Cultural Centre - Sydney, June 2018
The Science of Mantra
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Yoga Australia Conference - Melbourne, 16-18 March 2018
Mantra as Medicine
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Science of Consciousness Conference - Tucson, Arizona, April 2016
Perry, G., Polito, V & Thompson, W. F. (2016). Chanting Meditation Improves Mood and Social Cohesion
Mind Body Spirit Festival – Sydney, Australia, October 2016
The Science of Mantra Meditation
A Sound Life Music Facilitator Training Day- Sydney, Australia, 8 April 2017
Music as Medicine
Experimental Psychology Conference – Shoal Bay, 19-22 April 2017
Perry, G., Polito, V & Thompson, W. F. (2016)
Chanting Meditation Improves Mood and Social Cohesion
Nada Yoga Retreat (Mangrove Yoga)- Mangrove Creek, 23 April 2017
The Science of Mantra Meditation
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Past Workshops
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Shri Yoga Studio - Brisbane, QLD, June 2018
Mantra Medicine
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NRG Yoga and Mindfulness Training - Sunshine Coast, QLD, June 2018
Music Mind and Movement
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Yoga Australia Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Newcastle, NSW May 2018
Mantra and Chanting Workshop
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Yoga Australia Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Glenbrook, NSW November 2017
Mantra Meditation: The Science of Sound
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Kihei Yoga Studio - Maui, Hawaii, December 2016
Mantra Meditation Workshop
