Chanting 'Om' for 10 minutes each morning said to help calm the mind and improve sleep
Chanting Om daily is believed to ease stress, sharpen focus and help with sleep, and a simple method has been outlined for doing it.
Chanting Om in the morning has been recommended since ancient times. It is regarded as a religious practice, but it is also said to bring several benefits to the body. Some people begin their day with the chant and find mental peace. Many still wonder whether it truly makes a difference in life.
Chanting is considered beneficial for calming the mind and improving mental health. It is said that setting aside just 10 minutes every morning to chant Om can bring some positive changes. If made part of the daily routine, it may help reduce problems related to stress, concentration and sleep.
Many people rush into work as soon as they wake up and find no time for themselves. This may seem minor, but it gradually harms mental health. Sitting quietly for a few minutes after waking and chanting Om helps reduce negative thoughts, tension and needless stress.
When many thoughts crowd the mind at once, it becomes hard to focus on work and on what is around. Chanting Om helps bring the mind to a pause. The thoughts ease to some extent and the load on the brain also lightens. As a result, a person feels fresh and the day starts well.
Because of the stress of daily life, many people cannot fall asleep on time at night. Sleeping late spoils the morning, and the effects of sleep linger in the eyes through the day. This makes it hard to concentrate on work and the whole day goes badly. Sleeping on time is also good for health. Those with trouble sleeping should include Om chanting in their routine. Chanting for a few minutes before bed clears the mind, makes it feel lighter, brings relaxation and helps sleep come sooner.
The method described is as follows. After waking and bathing, sit cross-legged in a quiet place. Close your eyes, breathe in normally and breathe out slowly. Begin chanting Om as you breathe in and out. Keep thoughts of your surroundings out of your mind, let the mind go free and chant calmly for about 10 minutes. It is said that doing so will show good results in the body.
