Traditionally practiced as a seated meditation, the unique aspect of this mantra is that it requires no ritual or ceremony to perform - all that is needed is devotion and a focused mind. Thus, one could interpret this mantra to mean “I bow to the inner Self.” “Namah” is a greeting or a bow, and “ Shivaya” is another word for Shiva but can also refer to our divine inner self. The Om sound is considered the primordial sound and signifies the essence of consciousness. Om is often chanted during meditation and before mantras.
“ Om” is the most sacred and devotional syllable or mantra in Hinduism. It calls upon the higher self or inner self and is considered a healing mantra for mental and physical ailments. Its direct translation means “O Salutations to the Auspicious One,” and is practiced traditionally as japa yoga, being repeated 108 times a day using rudraksha beads to keep count.Ĭhanting this mantra mentally or vocally with sincere devotion calms the mind, bringing peace and joy to the heart and soul while receiving spiritual knowledge as well as protection. “Om Namah Shivaya” is considered the most beloved and essential mantra dedicated to Shiva. Shiva, also referred to as Adiyogi Shiva, is viewed as the patron god of the arts, meditation and yoga. A fantastic mantra I often use comes from the Hindu tradition of Shaivism, “Om Namah Shivaya.”īriefly, Shaivism is said to be around 2,500 years old, and is a Hindu sect which reveres Shiva as the ultimate supreme being, worshipped as the creator, preserver and destroyer of worlds. I have discovered during my time on the mat that a mantra can be a great way to focus the mind, control the breath and remain present while relaxing and holding an asana. One vexing aspect is the proper amount of time to hold an asana (pose).
Practicing alone for the beginning yogi (without the aid of a teacher or some media assistance) can be intimidating.
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