From Yogini's desk: Om !
“Om”. - The most important “Mantra” (chant) in Yoga. It is believed that the vibrating sound of the "Om' encompasses the Universe. Om or AUM is pronounced “om” as in “home.
Why don’t we start a little bit today by getting to know our body? Let’s see how our body listens to our mind.
Start by wearing comfortable clothes. Some people like to wear loose clothes and some like it snug so suit yourself. The whole idea about yoga is to practice it at your won pace.
Sit down on your mat (Indian style). Sit on the floor. Keep your spine erect. Take your right foot and place it on top of your left thigh and take your left foot over your right leg and place it on your right thigh.
Confused ???
Just sit down and keep the legs in an interlocked position flat on the mat. Better ?
Well now that you are seated, make sure your spine is erect. Just stay there for a couple of minutes. You will begin to feel a little restricted. And that’s very normal. It’s just because your body is not used to being in that position. Even though, this will apply to beginners, it can also apply to any person in general.
Inhale. Exhale. Slowly increase the lengths of your inhalation and exhalation. Repeat the process 5 times. Now Inhale strongly so that you actually make a hissing sound while doing so. Exhale. (Keep your mouth shut) The reason you want to do that is to keep all your body heat within your body.
Notice when you inhale, your lungs fill up, your abdomen relaxes, and your chest rises and when you exhale, your lungs constrict, your chest drops, and your abdomen constricts.
Inhale. On your next exhale say “Ommmmmm”. Stretch the word as long as your exhale. So it might sound like “Ommm” or “Ommmmmmm” or even “Ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm”. Repeat the chant inhalation and exhalation as long as you wish. Make sure to go with your natural breath. Don’t rush it and also if you are practicing in a group, remember; it is not a competition.
Next you will want to close you eyes and repeat the process. Remember to switch off your phones, and forget about everything; i.e. Laundry, groceries, love troubles, bills, last night’s drunken behavior etc... You get the picture. Close you eyes and think “Om”.
Ommmmmmmmm… Ommmmmmmm.. Ommmmmmmmmm.
Congratulations!! You just chanted the “Om”. This chanting of Om looks very easy and also sounds very redundant but this process will actually help you discipline and also relax you some to carry on further. Happy chanting!!
Namaste !!! (Indian greeting)
Meaning- The light in me acknowledges the light in you.
"The goal which all the Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which men desire when they lead the life of continence … is OM. This syllable OM is indeed Brahman. Whosoever knows this syllable obtains all that he desires. This is the best support; this is the highest support. Whosoever knows this support is adored in the world of Brahma."~ Katha Upanishad I~
Courtesy: http://www.lotussculpture.com/
“Om”. - The most important “Mantra” (chant) in Yoga. It is believed that the vibrating sound of the "Om' encompasses the Universe. Om or AUM is pronounced “om” as in “home.
Why don’t we start a little bit today by getting to know our body? Let’s see how our body listens to our mind.
Start by wearing comfortable clothes. Some people like to wear loose clothes and some like it snug so suit yourself. The whole idea about yoga is to practice it at your won pace.
Sit down on your mat (Indian style). Sit on the floor. Keep your spine erect. Take your right foot and place it on top of your left thigh and take your left foot over your right leg and place it on your right thigh.
Confused ???
Just sit down and keep the legs in an interlocked position flat on the mat. Better ?
Well now that you are seated, make sure your spine is erect. Just stay there for a couple of minutes. You will begin to feel a little restricted. And that’s very normal. It’s just because your body is not used to being in that position. Even though, this will apply to beginners, it can also apply to any person in general.
Inhale. Exhale. Slowly increase the lengths of your inhalation and exhalation. Repeat the process 5 times. Now Inhale strongly so that you actually make a hissing sound while doing so. Exhale. (Keep your mouth shut) The reason you want to do that is to keep all your body heat within your body.
Notice when you inhale, your lungs fill up, your abdomen relaxes, and your chest rises and when you exhale, your lungs constrict, your chest drops, and your abdomen constricts.
Inhale. On your next exhale say “Ommmmmm”. Stretch the word as long as your exhale. So it might sound like “Ommm” or “Ommmmmmm” or even “Ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm”. Repeat the chant inhalation and exhalation as long as you wish. Make sure to go with your natural breath. Don’t rush it and also if you are practicing in a group, remember; it is not a competition.
Next you will want to close you eyes and repeat the process. Remember to switch off your phones, and forget about everything; i.e. Laundry, groceries, love troubles, bills, last night’s drunken behavior etc... You get the picture. Close you eyes and think “Om”.
Ommmmmmmmm… Ommmmmmmm.. Ommmmmmmmmm.
Congratulations!! You just chanted the “Om”. This chanting of Om looks very easy and also sounds very redundant but this process will actually help you discipline and also relax you some to carry on further. Happy chanting!!
Namaste !!! (Indian greeting)
Meaning- The light in me acknowledges the light in you.
"The goal which all the Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which men desire when they lead the life of continence … is OM. This syllable OM is indeed Brahman. Whosoever knows this syllable obtains all that he desires. This is the best support; this is the highest support. Whosoever knows this support is adored in the world of Brahma."~ Katha Upanishad I~
Courtesy: http://www.lotussculpture.com/
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