Even though Om may not be part of yoga, it can be part of our practice along with many others. Om is connected with practice and creates a spiritual connection between us and our practices that is more than just physical asanas. Sources: 3
Now I will be the first to admit that I feel a little uncomfortable when I arrive late to a yoga class at Evolution and it is not part of my practice. If you are new to yoga and need to leave early, make sure you enter the room early and leave it. The instructor invites you to the class with Om, and the others move their vibrations with the singing. Sources: 1, 3
This ritual may feel a bit strange, but it is an important part of yoga practice and I will sing it on the roof of my next class. Now that you understand the meaning of Om, why is it important and why is it important to you? Sources: 1
Why is “Om” Important in Yoga
In Hinduism it is said that there is no sound in the universe, so through singing we symbolically and physically recognize our connection to all other living beings in the universe. We recognize and strengthen our relationship with all living beings, not only our own bodies, but also the universe. After the yogis have finished their chants, it will be silent for a few seconds. Sources: 1, 4
This is not a spiritual universe – yes, it is a kind of meditation on the nature of the universe and the connection between the human body and its universe. Sources: 4
This sacred mantra is supposed to have an extreme spiritual force and can be recited by anyone, but I never imagined what my spiritual level is. I don’t understand why this guy with the beard and The Mala pearls look as if he is in pure ecstasy while he sings. If you feel uncomfortable singing AF, you are not alone – I am here to explain why mantras, strange as they may be, are so important to the practice of yoga. Sources: 4
In Hinduism mantras and vibrations are derived from and regarded as high spiritual and creative power. They symbolize the divine energy of Shakti, and their vibration is derived and symbolized by the image of Shiva, the goddess of love, peace, compassion and compassion. Sources: 3
O, when pronounced correctly, has four syllables and is pronounced AUM because it sends a vibration through the chest, starting in the solar plexus. Armed with my new-found self-confidence, I went to a workshop taught by the venerable Rama Jyoti Vernon, who had broken down the basics of Om Yoga and its connection to Shakti, the goddess of love and compassion. Sources: 0, 3
The soft-spoken woman became a megaphone for the ultimate vibration that resonated through the room: Sources: 0
How To Om In Yoga
The instructions are simple enough: open your mouth wide as if you want to absorb the fullness of the universe. Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth while sounding the first two syllables. Move the sounds forward to the upper palate and open your mouth wide, as the last two syllables – “m” and “ng” – symbolize the next cycle of creation. Sources: 0, 3
The third syllable, “m,” is an extended syllable and brings vibrations to the upper chakras when the teeth touch each other tenderly. The last syllable is the deep stillness of the Infinite, while the general vibration rises through your body into the universe. Sources: 3
For what comes next, prepare your musical plumbing by isolating the vibrations, and then proceed to plumb a scale to wake up your chakras. Chant “vam – vam, vAM -Vam “Fill your chest with tribal drums, humming in your belly, chanting” Vams – Vams “and so on. Sources: 0
When I first tried not to imitate this elusive sound, I acted like myself, not sure what it was. After being surprised that my body was actually working with my voice, I realized that the sound was a combination of my breathing, my heart rate and the vibrations of my chakras and the vibrations of the body. Sources: 0
So one can see the difference between the true meaning of yoga and the “real” meaning in the present day. Yoga has just become a funny gift – of time, and so it is very pathetic to see how it has lost all its true meanings. Sources: 2
This is why people travel specifically to India to study yoga, so that India can acquire a special position in the world with the name of yoga and also be declared a world guru. The word “impossible” in yoga is “yoga,” which means “union,” which means “becoming one.” If people have problems understanding English, we have the opportunity to employ translators in India as well. Sources: 2
Some people are looking for something that is also very different from the traditional way of life in the United States and other parts of the world.
Cited Sources
- https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/mastering-om/ 0
- https://www.nowyogapdx.com/now-blog/2018/1/31/whats-om-got-to-do-with-it 1
- https://www.yogaalliance.org/SchoolPublicProfile?sid=10933 2
- http://www.evolationyogaatlanta.com/why-we-om-when-opening-closing-a-yoga-class/ 3
- https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/why-we-om-in-yoga/2016733 4
