Om is a song, or vibration usually rendered to traditionally proceed and
end the Yoga sessions. It’s believed to be an echo of the universe. What’s the
meaning?
The proof by modern day scientists that the whole world is moving is an
already known fact by the ancient yogis. They too believed that nothing in this
earth has ever been still or solid and that all existing creatures pulsate. As
a result of this, the ancient yogis believed that, by chanting the rhythmical
vibration represented with the sound of Om, we would have a reflection and
experience the movement of the universe. We may not notice this sound in our
everyday lives, but we can hear it while the autumn leaves rustle, the waves at
the seashore, and within a seashell.
Whenever we chant Om, it is believed that it gives us the opportunity to
have understanding on the movement of the whole universe and some other trends
like the rising and setting of the sun, the rising and setting of the moon, the
movement of the tides and the regular beating of our hearts. Chanting the Om
sound will make us travel taking us through this universal movement, via our
breath, consciousness and physical oomph; and by this we begin to have a bigger
sense of connection that is inspiring and comforting.
