Chant Simple Sounds for #HEALING

Chanting

Chanting has been used in all cultures for thousands of years to uplift the spirit and activate certain archetypal energies within the self.

Choose a simple repetitive chant, one that you can learn easily so you’re not always trying to remember it. It can be from any tradition but it should be one you feel comfortable with.

Chant A-U-M

Take a deep breath in

As you exhale, in the same breath chant Aaaa-Uuu-Mmm

Feel the “Aaaa” sound in your belly, “Uuu” in your chest area, and “Mmm” in your head

Breathe in again and continue at your own pace for 2-3 minutes

Chanting the Chakra Sounds

• Muladhara. Root chakra. Chant “Lam.” Element: earth. Energy: safe, grounded. Action: I am.
• Svadhisthana. Sacral chakra. Chant “Vam”. Element: water. Energy: in the flow. Action: I feel.
• Manipura. Solar Plexus chakra. Chant “Ram”. Element: fire. Energy: self-mastery. Action: I do.
• Anahata. Heart chakra. Chant “Yam”. Element: air. Energy: love, the drum that needs no drummer. Action: I love.
• Vishuddha. Throat chakra. Chant “Ham”. Element: ether. Energy: creativity, expression, purification. Action: I speak.
• Ajna. Third eye chakra. Chant “Aum”. Element: transcendent. Energy: mind. Action: I see.
• Sahsrara. Crown chakra. Chant: instead of chanting, we just listen. Element: nothing, everything, and all that is between and beyond that. Action: I know.

There are special mantras that can be used for healing, but these are best learned from an experienced teacher. However, there are many simple sounds you can use, which are quite effective. These sounds can be chanted silently or aloud, in non-focused activity, or sitting quietly. Chant them and direct the vibration to the area of imbalance.

1. The vowels are what are known as non-local sounds, meaning they will localize and harmonize wherever you direct them:

1)   Aaaa

2)    Eeeee

3)    Eye

4)    Oooo

5)    Uuuuuu

2. Sounds containing consonants generally localize in a specific area, such as the following:

       i.            Mmm – sinuses

     ii.            Nnn – ears

  iii.            Imm – eyes

   iv.            Lmm – nose

      v.            Paam – stomach

   vi.            Kaa Gaa Gha – throat

 vii.            Yaa Yu Yai – jaw

viii.            Haa – diaphragm

   ix.            Mam – reproductive organs

     x.            Maa – heart

   xi.            Sssss – lungs and large intestine

xii.            Shhh – liver and small intestine

xiii.            Who – spleen and gall bladder?

xiv.            Wooo – kidneys and bladder