1. Health

Discuss in my forum

Om

By , About.com Guide

Updated August 02, 2012

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Definition: Om is a very simple chant with a complex meaning. Often chanted three times at the start and finish of a yoga session, om is the whole universe coalesed into a single sound and represents the union of mind, body, and spirit that is at the heart of yoga. When chanted, the sound of om is actually three syllables - a, u, and m.
Pronunciation: aaaaauuuuummmmm
Examples:
To close this class, please join me in chanting om three times.

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard
for trustworthy health
information: verify here.