OM Chanting(Udgeeth Pranayam)

• After inhaling and keeping the mouth in circular shape chanting is to be done in the ratio of 2:1 e.g. if our breath is of 9 seconds duration; “AU” is to be chanted for 6 seconds and “M” for 3 seconds.
• After chanting once, the remaining breath should also be taken out as has been mentioned in deep breathing. After slowly inhaling, repeat chanting “OM” again.
• Fully concentrate on the vibrations of “OM”.
• God has fashioned the shape of our brows like OM. This body and the universal cosmic body are filled with this mantra. It is not the figure or expression of any individual thing, but it is divine energy, which regulates the entire functioning of the universe. With every act of breathing in and breathing out, mentally go on repeating the mantra “OM”.
• The speed of respiration should be so slow and  subtle.
• try to visualize the breath inside the body. Initially the breath can be felt only in the nostrils but gradually it will be felt deep inside. In this way, visualizing the breath and continuous chanting of ‘OM’ will lead to Dhyana automatically. Your mind will develop a feeling of concentration and your body will be filled with the feeling of OM.
• The Gayatri Mantra from the Vedas can also be chanted meaningfully along with Pranayama. This way the Sadhaka can attain the joyful stage of Samadhi by going through the various visualizations of god and supreme powers. Also if this is practiced at bedtime, one will get peaceful sleep without any perverted dreams etc.

O Lord! the bestower of Pran, Purity and Anand, Omniscient and the creator of the entire universe, we meditate on that exalted effulgence of your divine wisdom that pardons our  sins and enlightens our intellects. We pray to Thee, May you ever shine in our intellect and ever inspire us to follow the path of purity and righteousness to do good deeds.