In the practice of concentration, one can meditate and chant the OM mantra to reach maximum concentration. Robert Schneider, director of the Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention at the Maharishi University of Management in Maharishi Vedic City, it is also possible to use the mind-body connection to tap into the body’s own inner intelligence and bring about changes in physiology to reverse the risk of diabetes and heart disease. And the outcome that was seen is that this mantra can improve blood pressure and lower the risk of coronary heart disease. A study conducted in 2006 looked at the effects of transcendental meditation it is a form of meditation in which the practitioner continually repeats a mantra OM. This in turn enhances your sleep quality.įrom ancient times, meditation has been shown to improve heart health. Scientific studies have also found that chanting of OM makes you calmer, reduces anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as increases positive mood, feelings of relaxation, and focused attention. But it was seen that people who meditate and chant OM before sleep enjoy sleep with a more peaceful mind. In our stressful and busy life, people’s health and sleep patterns are affected a lot.

The total prana is represented by this single syllable Om. The ‘Ah’ sound affects the lower part of the body, ‘Oo’ affects the middle part, and ‘Ma’ the upper part. The chanting of OM produces a complete vibration. It is thought that doing so will help center the mind, body, and spirit, elevate consciousness, deepen focus, and build compassion. Repeating the Om mantra has powerful effects on one’s overall state.

As Om is the basic sound of the universe, thus chanting it symbolically and physically tunes us into that sound and acknowledges our connection to every object present in the world and the Universe. Om symbolically embodies the divine energy, or the Shakti, and its three main characteristics: creation, preservation, and liberation.

Om namah shivaya benefits