Sound the OHM
Ohm is a popular sound used in meditation to enter into a trance. It is said that through the sound of Ohm, one can achieve enlightenment in their spiritual journey, meaning they can be free from pain and suffering while also being able to find peace with oneself. It encompasses everything in life. It is the beginning, middle, and end of existence.
When we stay Namaste
Namaste—and its common variants namaskar, namaskaara, and namaskaram —is one of the various forms of formal traditional greeting mentioned in the Vedas. Although this is normally understood to mean prostration, it actually is the means of paying homage or showing respect to one another. This is the practice today when we greet each other.
Yoga Teacher Student Prayer
OM Saha Na Vavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Viryam Karavavahai
Tejasvi Navadhi Tamastu
Ma Vidvishavahai
OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
~~May we be protected together.
May we be nourished together.
May we create strength among one another.
May our study be filled with brilliance and light.
May there be no hostility between us.
Om peace, peace, peace.
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bahvantu
Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu (Sanskrit: लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु) is a Sanskrit mantra that often chanted at the conclusion of a yoga practice. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu means “may everyone, in the whole world, be happy.”
Bija Mantras for the Chakras
Chakra Bija sounds for activation
1 Lam
2 Vam
3 Ram
4 Yam
5 Hum
6 Om
7 Silence or Ommmmmm
The chakras sounds
Each of the 7 chakras has a specific bija mantra associated with it. When you chant these mantras aloud, the frequency of their vibration will surround you and if you do it in silence, the mantras will vibrate in your mind.
Here are the bija mantras for each of the chakras:
1. Root Chakra – LAM
Pronounced as ‘lum’ as in plum or alum
LAM sound frequency resonates with the root chakra and eliminates fear and guilt. The root chakra has the same frequencies as that of thunder or earthquake.
When you chant LAM mantra, its frequency creates a harmony with the root chakra’s frequency, hence balancing the chakra.
2. Sacral Chakra – VAM
Pronounced as ‘vum’ as in thumb or numb
The frequency of the sacral chakra is tuned to the sound of flowing water thus when you chant VAM its frequency will help in activating the chakra. Through this, it will remove any blockages or bad habits while opening your mind to accept change.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra – RAM
Pronounced as ‘rum’
Solar plexus chakra is associated with transformation and chanting RAM will effectively help in achieving it.
The most unique characteristic of RAM sound is that it can also aid in healing your DNA. Chanting the bija mantra is one of the most direct ways to activate this chakra and awaken your personal power.
4. Heart Chakra – YAM
Pronounced as ‘yum’ as in yummy
The heart chakra’s frequency matches the natural sound of air & wind and chanting YAM will create a harmonic resonance with this chakra.
This bija mantra will help in enhancing your communication through which you will have a better connection with people as well as the environment.
5. Throat Chakra – HAM
Pronounced as ‘hum’ as in humming
Chanting HAM awakens your intuitions, which is closely related to the throat chakra. The frequency of the bija mantra, which is the same as that of the insects, resonates with the chakra and is greatly effective in activating and cleansing the throat chakra.
6. Third Eye Chakra – AUM
Pronounced as ‘aum’
OM is the universal sound. It is said that the entire universe’s vibrational frequency is the same as that of OM. Hence it is no surprise that this bija mantra is significant in opening and balancing the third eye chakra.
Chanting OM bija mantra erases any stereotypes, balances spiritual order and also restores neural connections.
7. Crown Chakra – Silent OM or AH
While the crown mantra doesn’t ideally have an audible bija mantra, it is the silence or the ‘sound’ of silence that deeply resonated with this chakra. You chant OM silently, in your mind, the silence will allow your higher conscience to open to the divine. By chanting it silently, the vibrational frequency will surround your mind and make it easier to open the chakra.