Om Chanting

'Om' or 'Aum' is the universal sound that vibrates in the universe. Chanting this sound helps bring peace and calm to the body & if repeated regularly, has innumerable positive effects both physical & mental.

To chant Om:

Sit in a meditative posture keeping head, neck & back in line. Take a few deep breaths. On the last round of deep breathing, exhale chanting ‘Aaaauuuu '. When you have almost come to the end of your exhalation, close your mouth and hum the 'mmm' of Om until the sound fades away with your breath. About 80% of exhaling time should be for 'Aaaauuuu' and 20% should be for 'mmm'.

You can chant this mantra for a few minutes every day and experience its positive effects.

This mantra is usually chanted at the beginning of a yoga class as it helps in keeping the mind focused.