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The ancient yogis knew and practised many methods that are now becoming accepted by the scientific community. It is well recognised that sound is a powerful tool for healing and can have profound effects. The effects of chanting Aum at the beginning of each class go beyond the philosophical realm. It is the beginning of the inward journey and thus the beginning of the class and of practice. Like holding the bow and using the Self as the arrow, chanting gives us a clear sense of direction and focus. It is also said that while chanting Aum, the syllable is the target and our attention becomes focused on one point (‘Ekagrata’). Regular practice enhances a sense of centeredness. We are never separate from sound even if we can’t speak or hear we feel its physical vibration throughout our bodies.Īt the point of chanting Aum, there is no thought, no separation. Through sound, an invisible yet physical expression, we are closer to perceiving our true self and our true nature. When we perceive the sound of our own voice, we notice our own presence. By chanting Aum at the beginning of class or practice, the divinity within each of us is addressed, invited and called in. It also addresses speech (‘vak’), mind (‘manas’) and breath (‘prana’) and alludes to the famous trinity of Indian cosmology, the creator (Brahma), the maintainer (Vishnu) and the destroyer (Shiva). The Aum sound encompasses the masculine, feminine and neutral principles. The ‘Pranava’ (power) mantra comprises three syllables: ‘a’, ‘u’, ’m’, indicating the continuity of past, present and future. This sacred syllable is not just one sound, it is actually three. According to the Big Bang theory, Om is the cosmic sound that initiated the creation of the universe. It is considered a universal sound, the seed of all words without reference to any specific religion or god. “Like the Latin word ‘Omne’, the Sanskrit word ‘Om’ means ‘all’ and conveys concepts of ‘Omniscience’, ‘Omnipresence’ and ‘Omnipotence’” (BKS Iyengar, ‘Light on Yoga’, p. In yoga philosophy, Om is considered a sacred syllable. Often there is the question of whether it has a religious connotation. Sometimes that first Om is strained, not harmonious, only to become a smooth and pleasant sound by the third repetition. Some feel at ease straight away, while others might feel self-conscious or wonder why we chant a word in Sanskrit without knowing what it means. When going to a yoga class for the very first time, some students may be surprised that we start the class chanting ‘Om’ three times. She currently teaches a livestream class for Beginners on Mondays at 18.15 BST > She teaches the children’s yoga class, a beginners’ class and an introductory course at Maida Vale.
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Ainhoa has a Masters degree in Audio Production and has worked as a Promo Producer and Creative Executive for the World Service and BBC News.