OM Meditation: The Sound & Symbol of Yoga and Meditation (Udemy.com)
Discover hidden meaning of the sacred symbol OM. Learn how to use the vibration of OM for meditation, yoga, & healing.
Created by: Greg de Vries
Last updated April 2016
What you will learn
- Understand the secrets of the sound and symbol
- Know how to properly pronounce and chant the sound OM (AUM)
- Interpret what each part of the sound or vibration represents
- Equate each part of the symbol to a different state of consciousness
- Use OM correctly during meditation and yoga
Course Description
You see the OM (AUM) symbol everywhere. You may see the OM symbol on jewelry or clothing. You may even chant OM during yoga class or during yoga meditation.
But do you really know what OM means and what it represents?
By the end of this mini-course you will understand:
* How the sound and symbol of OM originated
* How to pronounce the sound OM (AUM)
* What each part of the sound or vibration represents
* What each part of the OM symbol represents
* How to use OM as a meditation mantra during your meditation practice
Tradition (Hindu scriptures) tells us that OM is the primordial sound which caused the creation of the material universe. OM is also sometimes referred to as the sound from which all other sounds (and words) originate. Some even believe that the sound and symbol of OM has some sort of mystical power.
This course is a combination of talking head classes, presentations and quizzes. Also there are two OM meditation audio files that can be used as background meditation music, yoga music or you can even chant along with the OM chanting in the music.
Understanding the power of OM will invigorate and enhance your yoga practice, your meditation practice and your life in general. Chanting OM (even silently) has been attributed to experiencing deep relaxation, improved health, and being able to meditate for longer periods of time.
OM is truly THE universal mantra.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
1,188 Reviews
Greg de Vries
Greg began meditating over 18 years ago to relieve stress and combat negative health issues. His inner journey led him on a path of self-discovery and personal growth. He soon discovered his passion of sharing his story and his love of meditation with others. Greg is an author and public speaker on wellness and is known around the globe as the "Meditation Coach".
He is a certified meditation instructor as well as a clinical hypnotist and has taught meditation and mindfulness based stress reduction workshops for Fortune 500 companies including Cisco, Google, VISA, Yahoo! and many others. He has taught thousands to meditate successfully through his simple and practical classes, workshops and guided meditations.
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Reviews
By Ankur Sharma on 7/16/2024
I got to understand the meaning of OM, its actual pronounciation and added beautiful piece of meditation music into my list.
By Shilpi Singhal on 2/26/2024
Being a Hindu, I have always known the importance of OM, and thanks to this course I got to know more about its essence and potential. Thank you Greg, especially for Meditation Audio. Felt bliss and peace.
By Akanksha Singh on 5/30/2021
Appreciate the effort! But there are 2 things I would like to mention. Firstly, Brahmins are specialized as priests, teachers, ayurvedic physicians and protectors of sacred learning across generations. Secondly, In Sanskrit, whenever an initial a is followed by a u, they coalesce into a long o sound. Same as audio, audition, fault, taught etc. So the actual pronunciation of 'oom' not 'ahuhum' or anything else. Did not mean to offend or anything. As an Indian and Hindu I feel it is my responsibility to mention the facts. Thank you! This course really helped me do my research and gain knowledge.
By Anonymized User on 5/16/2020
It was really awesome experience. The course was well organized and succinct. Really appreciate the values, thoughts, vision and wisdom behind this course.
By Diego Gutierrez on 1/11/2018
very deep explanation. For me is a little bit difficult to understand when the teacher speak fast, because i'm not fluent, but its very ease to watch again and try to understand slowly and with more attention. Amazing what OM represents, by the way
By Adele Julie Prater on 12/30/2017
Interesting to learn and understand the meaning and background of AUM I loved both the 10 minute and the twenty minute meditations. I must look to see if these type of sound meditations can be picked up to use in my new daily meditation routine which is a goal set for meditation starting Day 1 for my 2018 journal and sessions. Thanks you Greg :)
By Niharika Tiwari on 6/28/2017
This course was very informative. I've chanted OM earlier, after Yoga classes but never knew the significance or the purpose of reciting it. This information has given me an insight on how to chant OM correctly and I would recommend everyone seeking to understand the meaning of OM to take this course.
By Mumsie Naidoo on 12/19/2016
Sometimes we are so caught up with the work environment and all the stressors, that we forget the simple basic ways of making life much more simpler and meaningful, being a hindu myself, i must say this has really given me a deeper understanding of the symbol aum.
By RICCIO Marielle on 11/11/2016
Short and concise course. I found exactly the information I was looking for and enjoyed the video format and all the resources provided by Greg. It has brought me back to a more regular meditation practice.
By Raquel Hernandez on 11/7/2016
I enjoyed taking this simple direct course. It was not difficult yet I learned very important things. What the Om Symbol means, how to draw it. How to properly pronounce Om (AUM) how to use it in chanting and meditation. How to practice Om in my mind for private meditation.
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