The
universe
in a
sound
from the
beginning
of time
at one
with others
whose
voice
joins
with
mine.
#micropoetry #SOL18
If you have ever taken a yoga class you may have joined in the chanting of “Om” at the opening and closing of your practice. There is something truly mesmerizing the way you lose the sound of your own voice as it joins the vibration of the chant and you feel totally connected to the others in the room and beyond. There are brain researchers who are studying this phenomenon and finding support for the positive effects many people experience from chanting “ah-oo-mm”-similar to nerve stimulation treatments used to treat depression and epilepsy. As I try to connect my mind, body, and spirit each week, it is the simplest of sounds that helps me in such a profound way.
litcoachlady 
Thanks for this reminder. I just paused and chanted – just to see if it would help me get ready for school today. I could use some positivity on this last day before a 4-day weekend when my toughest class is at the end of the day…
I didn’t know that about that word! I always wondered about that…. thanks for sharing!
Paula,
Love your observations. “There is something truly mesmerizing the way you lose the sound of your own voice as it joins the vibration of the chant and you feel totally connected to the others in the room and beyond.” “the vibration of the chant”!
Chanting Om unites us! I enjoy placing my hands on my heart when I chant. That way I can feel the vibration within me.
I bring my hands to heart center in a prayer like formation so I can feel it, too. It’s great.
I am right with you in this post. I am so in need of the tranquility of the yoga studio and am scheduled for an 11 o’clock class today. Namaste, Paula.
Namaste, Carol!
There’s a reason that OLW has been with us for so long. It works! I haven’t been in a yoga class that uses that form of meditation in a while. Now that you remind me, I miss it.
My Yin Yoga class is like meditation infused postures-LOVE it!
I enjoyed reading this post, Paula. The poem, photo, your remarks. I have not taken yoga or any other meditation classes, but I am thinking about it….
I think you would love it, Lynne!
I was trying to guess what word it would be from your teaser. I love my yoga class and the ritual of starting and ending with a communal om. Peace in your heart, your words, your mind. Namaste!
What a perfect poem to describe “om”!