How to Chant Om/Aum Mantra Chanting

Namaste Yoga2 minutes read

Chanting Om combines sound and breath to energize the body, activating different chakras with the sounds A, U, and M. To chant AUM effectively, sit comfortably, chant each sound with focus, and feel the vibrations in different body regions to allow energy to flow through the chakras.

Insights

  • Chanting Om involves three distinct sounds - A, U, and M - each activating different chakras in the body, starting from the lower region and moving upwards when combined as AUM.
  • Om chanting is a form of Pranayama that combines sound and breath to energize the body, with the exhale being longer to calm the mind and body, emphasizing the importance of a focused, vibration-filled chant without mechanical repetition.

Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free

Recent questions

  • How does Om chanting benefit the body?

    Om chanting in Pranayama calms the mind and body by combining sound and breath, energizing the body through longer exhales.

  • What are the three sounds in Om chanting?

    The three distinct sounds in Om chanting are A, U, and M, activating different chakras in the body when combined as AUM.

  • What is the proper posture for Om chanting?

    To chant AUM effectively, sit comfortably with a straight spine, focusing on each sound and feeling the vibrations in different body regions.

  • How does Om chanting energize the body?

    Om chanting energizes the body by allowing the energy to flow through the chakras without mechanical repetition, starting from the lower region and moving upwards.

  • What is the purpose of combining sound and breath in Om chanting?

    The purpose of combining sound and breath in Om chanting is to calm the mind and body, energize the body, and activate different chakras through the vibrations created by chanting AUM.

Related videos

Summary

00:00

Om Chanting Energizes Body and Mind

  • Om chanting is not just a simple practice but a form of Pranayama where the exhale should be longer, calming the mind and body by combining sound and breath to energize the body.
  • Chanting Om involves three distinct sounds - A, U, and M - each activating different chakras in the body, starting from the lower region and moving upwards when combined as AUM.
  • To chant AUM effectively, sit comfortably with a straight spine, chant each sound with focus and feel the vibrations in different body regions, allowing the energy to flow through the chakras without mechanical repetition.
Channel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatar

Try it yourself — It’s free.