Om is always associated with yoga, everyone chants it, but what does it really mean?  Om is considered to be a sacred symbol, often referred to as a primordial mantra- the sound that all other sounds come from. It is believed to be the first sound in the universe, accompanying the vibration of creation. Most often spelled OM, the sound actually consists of 3 letters and 4 parts- A, U, M—In Sanskrit, the language of yoga, when A is followed by U, it makes a long O sound. I’ll break it down. The A(h), symbolizes the waking state of consciousness with the outer world. U is the dreaming state (our inner world) of thoughts, dreams, memories, etc. M is the dreamless state of deep sleep and the experience of ultimate unity. By contemplating the meaning and chanting through these first 3 states of ordinary consciousness, brings you to the fourth part---the after sound (Anusvara). The vibration of mmm slowly dissolves into silence, symbolizing the state of consciousness of transcendence. This silence has been described as ‘tranquil, soundless, fearless, sorrowless, blissful, satisfied, steadfast, immovable, immortal, unshaken, enduring, focused, centered.” In yoga, chanting Om also symbolizes uniting yourself, your creator and all energies in the universe. Om is truly a mantra worth practicing to quiet your mind and body- opening the gateway to receiving the immeasurable gifts of yoga.--Namaste-Ommmmm!---Laurie Write your post here. ( |
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