What is the correct way to chant OM?

During the chanting of Om or Aum, there is silence between each successive utterance. turiya is a state of consciousness characterized by silence. This is a blissful state. And it is in this state that one comes to identify with the Supreme.

(You may be pondering, How can I get ready for silence?)

Before you begin chanting, you should locate a quiet area. Find a comfortable position to recline. For optimal comfort, rest with your legs crossed and your back straight. Make sure that your clothing is suitable. Wear lax, light-colored clothing to feel liberated and unrestrained. Extreme comfort is required for the unrestricted movement of energy through the body's channels.

Now, here are the steps to take correct way to chant OM:

1. Turn your left palm up and keep it close to your navel. Place the back of your right hand onto your left palm. Maintain this position for the rest of the steps.
2. Close the eyes and get into a relaxed mode. Make sure both your body and mind are at ease.
3. Feel the vibrations that run through the body.
4. Once you have paid attention to the sounds and vibrations in your body, breathe in and count to five. As you exhale, count to seven. As you practice more, you will be able to breathe in and breathe out for longer durations. This should be repeated thrice.
5. As you breathe out for the third time, chant “AAAAA” and feel your abdomen vibrating.
6. Breathe out completely and simply relax.
7. Then take a deep and slow inhalation. As you breathe out, chant “OOOOO” and feel your chest and neck vibrating.
8. Breathe out completely and relax again.
9. Exercise a slow and deep inhalation. As you breathe out, chant “MMMMM” and feel your head and neck vibrating.
10. Exercise exhalation, followed by relaxation.
11. Again, exercise a slow and deep inhalation. Utter Om as you breathe out. You should spend 80 percent of your breath chanting "A-U," and only 20 percent should be devoted to the syllable, "M."
12. The chanting of Om should initially be done for three times. Slowly, you can work your way up to nine times.
13. As soon as your meditation ends, start breathing normally and spend five minutes concentrating on the breath.re

Above are the correct way to chant OM

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