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Understanding the Om chant
Om is three vibrations flowing into one. Each resonates in a different part of your body.
The silence after "Mmm" fades is called Turiya — the fourth state. It's where the meditation lives. Don't rush to chant again. Sit in the stillness for a few breaths.
There's no single correct frequency. Lower voices might sit around 98-131 Hz; higher voices resonate beautifully at 196-330 Hz. The right pitch is where you feel chest vibration without strain.
If your voice naturally sits above 200 Hz — work with it. A clear, high Om is just as valid as a deep one.
Chest anchoring — imagine the sound starting in your sternum. Place a hand on your chest; you should feel vibration even at higher pitches.
Open throat — think "yawn space" in the back of your throat. Adds warmth without lowering pitch.
Breath support — higher pitches need steady air pressure. Engage your lower abs like blowing out a distant candle.
Don't force low — straining downward creates tension and actually reduces resonance.
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