Why do we Om/Aum?

Why do we Om/Aum?

Om is a sacred sound and symbol found in Hinduism, Jainism, and Tibetan Buddhism. It's a mantra that can stand alone or is placed at the beginning of other mantras. Om is all the sounds of the universe at the same time, the cosmic roar, the sound of creation. It's said to vibrate at the same frequency of all things in nature. Om relates to Atman (the soul, self, and individual within) and Brahman (the essence of the universe, truth, supreme spirit, and knowledge). Om refers to ultimate reality and consciousness. Om is all time at once - past, present, and future.

For me, Om is about the sound itself. Chanting Om creates a vibration and a resonance. It allows our body to align with our mind and spirit. Om is relaxing and grounding, it calms the nervous system, and focuses the mind to prepare us for meditation or asana. Chanting Om together allows us to unite our voices, to unite our breath - aligning with each other. It's about the silence after the sound, and how it makes you feel. 
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