OM

MEANING OF OM

Om isn’t just something people hum in yoga class to feel “zen.” It’s one of the oldest sounds humans have been tuning into – considered the vibration that kicked off everything. Ancient traditions say it’s the sound of the universe itself, the frequency holding creation, life, and change together in one syllable.

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When you break it down, Om is actually A-U-M, and each part carries its own cosmic role:
 

• A (ah) – represents creation (Brahma), waking consciousness. Is all about beginnings and creation. Think sunrise energy.

• U (ooh) – represents preservation (Vishnu), dreaming/subconscious state. It holds the flow, the middle chapter, the keeping-things-alive part.

• M (mmm) – represents dissolution (Shiva), deep sleep/unconscious state. It is the exhale, the release, the great cosmic reset.
   

And then comes the silence. That pause after the sound fades? That’s the sweet spot – the state beyond thought, story, or identity. The part of you that’s just… being.​

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HOW OM AFFECTS THE BODY

• Calms your system down

  • Om activates your chill mode (parasympathetic nervous system), slowing your heart rate and telling your stress hormones to take a seat.

• Vibrates your vagus nerve

  • The “mmm” buzz gently massages the body’s main nerve, helping everything from digestion to emotional balance.

• Tunes your cells

  • The sound resonates through your chest, throat, and skull like a mini sound bath you carry around for free.

 

HOW OM AFFECTS CONSCIOUSNESS

• Clears the mental mess

  • You focus on the sound, your thoughts stop running laps, and your mind stops acting like a group chat with no admin.

• Bridges worlds

  • It connects the physical you with the infinite you – the one who’s not stuck in traffic or forgetting passwords.

• Energizes your subtle body

  • It’s like sweeping out your chakras so intuition and creativity have room to stretch.

• Tunes you to life’s frequency:

  • Some studies and mystics suggest Om vibrates at 432 Hz, a frequency aligned with the natural harmonic of the universe, aiding in universal attunement.