[Daily OM]: In many cultures and civilizations,
chanting, a form of vocal meditation, has endured through the ages.
Practiced by many people around the world seeking greater health, a
sense of well-being, enlightenment, and a connection to the divine,
chanting unites the mind, body, emotions, and breath through vocal
sounding. This unification can open and nurture your creativity, lower
stress levels, and teach you to become fully alert and in the moment.
Some people are naturally drawn to chant while others feel awkward using
their voices in such a way. Singing along with recorded chants before
chanting on your own can help dispel any nervousness. However, the
chanting that will resonate most deeply and beneficially for you is the
chanting you do for yourself. There are many different chants. They can
be composed of names, words, sounds, syllables, or even sections of
text. What you chant is less important than your willingness to focus
fully on the act of chanting itself. To begin, sit comfortably with a
straight back and take a series of long, deep breaths to open and flex
your lungs. Then, take another breath, and with resonant tones direct
your breath outward in the form of sound. Simple syllables like 'oh,'
'ee,' or 'mm' are easy to remember....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...
