The symbol above is from Devanāgarī Sanskrit.
There are many ways to experience the depth and richness of chanting Om.
Om is the divine, creative sound vibration present in everything in the universe. It is the source of creation. When we chant it, we connect with the fullness and diversity of the cosmos, opening ourselves to endless possibilities.
The sound Om is not a secret. It is a healing tool available to everyone. Regular practice unlocks its full potential.
Preparing to Chant
Find a comfortable position where your body can be soft and relaxed. The intention is to allow the vibration of Om to flow into every cell.
Our bodies are mostly water—around 60% fluid. Inside each cell, two-thirds of this water moves and nourishes, while the rest—blood, lymph, and interstitial fluid—flows quietly, connecting every part of us.
When we chant Om, we are not just making a sound; we are vibrating this inner ocean. The long, resonant hum ripples through our tissues, awakens our cells, and invites the fluid within to flow freely. Muscles soften, joints glide, and the breath deepens, as though the inner river of life itself is chanting back.
Through Om, we are reminded that we are living, moving water, ever renewing, ever connected—an ocean in motion, expressed through the sacred vibration that begins and ends all things.
The more we surrender and relax, the more the vibration carries through our system. We can float on the sound and allow it to guide us.
Using Om in Practice
Focus on areas of the body where you feel tension or discomfort.
You can emphasize the three parts of the Om sound on specific chakras.
Let the pitch come naturally; sometimes it will be lower, sometimes higher, according to your energy.
In a group, it is not necessary to chant together; slightly staggered chanting strengthens the vibration.
The Three Parts of Om
O – Part one of the sound.
Form your mouth into a round shape, soft and relaxed.
Focus the “O” in the belly area, around the Manipura (मणिपूर) chakra, the “City of Jewels.”
This chakra governs personal power, will, confidence, transformation, and vitality.
AHH – Part two of the sound.
Let your jaw drop naturally and open your mouth comfortably.
Draw this sound into the heart area, the Anahata (अनाहत) chakra.
Anahata represents love, compassion, balance, and emotional healing.
Physically, it resonates in the shoulders and upper back.
MMM – Part three of the sound.
Gently close your lips and let the vibration purr softly.
Direct the vibration to the roof of the mouth, activating the Sahasrara (सहस्रार) chakra, the “Thousand-Petaled” crown chakra.
This chakra embodies spiritual connection, higher consciousness, and divine wisdom.
Experience the sacred Om sound in motion — watch Stella chant Om (ॐ) on YouTube and let the vibration flow through you. https://youtube.com/shorts/axftOv7sUHI?si=byB9H5OzgiYYFRgz
Repetitions and Practice
Three Om chants are often used before beginning Hatha Yoga practice.
At the end of practice, you may choose to sound one Om as completion.
Five Om repetitions are said to initiate transformation.
Seven Om repetitions correspond to the seven major energy centers.
Om can also punctuate your asana practice: after a Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskāra, सूर्य नमस्कार), at the end of a series of forward bends, or after balancing poses.
Use Om to connect with the Earth below and the sky above, and to feel the flow of energy within. The possibilities for exploration and healing are endless.
✨ Om is more than a sound. It is a living vibration, a river of life, a bridge between the inner and outer universe.
