Alternative Therapies

Om is a bija mantra. A bija is a seed that contains the majestic tree. Om is the primordial seed from which the universe evolved. The three sounds of “aum” represent three states. “A” represents the waking state. “U” represents the dream state. “M” represents the dreamless state of deep sleep. These sounds ultimately dissolve into silence.

Sit in Padmasana. Hold your hand in chin mudra- tip of the thumb touching the index finger. Inhale deeply and then exhale. As you exhale, chant “aum” slowly and gradually. Feel the reverberation while chanting.

Om has to be chanted thrice concentrating on three different chakras. While chanting Om for the first time, concentrate on the “anahat chakra” at the heart. The second time, concentrate on the throat – the “vishuddhi chakra”. Feel the sound coming from the throat. The third time, concentrate on the “ajna chakra” – the centre of the eyebrows.