Om

Om is the sound of the universe experiencing itself.
When we chant om we give voice to something that is already there. The resonance of om is in everything.

The power of Mantra

In song, chant, spoken word, or thought, mantras are sacred syllable invocations. They help focus attention and are also a form of pranayama (breathwork). Repetition of a mantra creates a vibrational resonance that stills the mind, cleanses the emotions and balances the soul, ultimately leading us to silence. Observing a period of quiet after chanting allows the opportunity to feel the vibration and how it affects the body, heart, and mind.

There is rhythm and resonance that infuses everything in the universe. It runs through our veins as it flows through rivers and trees. Song is a powerful, sweet, clear current in the Ocean of Grace.

Mantra can also be very helpful in asana and meditation, giving the mind something to hold in repetitive stability.