VEDIC WELLNESS
Om Chanting Benefits
What Om means and how to chant it
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What does Om mean?
Om is one syllable, also called pranava, “that which resounds”. It runs through the Vedas and Upanishads.
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Three sounds and silence
Chant Om in three parts, A, U and M, then rest in the silence that follows.
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Try it for five minutes
Sit comfortably, breathe in slowly, chant Om on the out-breath, and repeat for a few minutes.
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What do studies suggest?
Small studies on chanting and humming suggest it may help people feel calmer. It is a gentle practice, not a treatment.
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