Om Meditation

Om meditation is another name for mantra or transcendental meditation. Om is a word known as a mantra and a mantra is what you quietly focus on during TM or Om meditation. Om (pronounced AUM) is one of many mantras which you can use. A mantra is a syllable or set of syllables ( sound vibrations ) which help clear the mind.

When you first practice Om meditation you speak the mantra, then whisper it and eventually think it. Om meditation can be practiced anywhere and because you are simply repeating your mantra in your mind, nobody will be aware of what you are doing. If you are traveling on a train, plane or bus, you will appear to be simply taking a nap. When we are feeling stressed, a few moments of Om meditation can clear the mind and bring clarity to situations. When you want to sleep, mantra repetition will calm the mind, and allow the body to relax.
 
When our mind is calm and clear we make our best decisions. When we create peace and harmony in our own life we create a ripple effect which influences other peoples feelings of peace and harmony. Our encouraging and kind words and actions sanctify and bless ourselves and we also set a great example for others. There are currently over six million people practicing Om Meditation or TM worldwide according to the “Transcendental Meditation Movement”. Those of whom will tell you, upon reflection that it has been their key to clearer thinking, better wellbeing, more satisfying relationships, and the way to a peaceful world. It is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice and will most definitely enrich all areas of life. Is transcendental or om meditation worth some serious consideration and deliberation? I would say, without a doubt. The benefits are cumulative—day by day, month by month and year by year, life becomes enhanced and constantly improves! When your mind begins utilising more of its full potential and your body benefits from deeper rest, the payback you’ll become aware of primarily is very often in areas where you need them the most.
When you begin to practice TM or Om Meditation , you may be surprised at the wide range of practical benefits that you begin to experience. You may become aware that you’re memory seems a lot sharper or that you seem to deal with problem solving a lot more effectively. Feelings of fatigue and general tiredness at the end of a day will become less noticeable than previously.

Transcendental or maharshi meditation is unique because of its source, practice, proof, and universality. These attributes differentiate it from all other meditation techniques and programs used to reduce stress or aide personal development that are available in the world today. Unlike other meditation techniques, there is no concentration or contemplation, no effort to hold or control the mind.

By Jack McCoy