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OM |AUM conveys universal peace, harmony, and divinity. Om is the sound vibration of the true Self (Atman) and exemplifies supreme consciousness. The sacred vibration of Om (Hindu, Buddhist, Jain) is similar in sound and meaning to Amen (Christian), Amin (Islamic). Notice how Shalom (Hebrew) and Om Shanti (Sanskrit) share similar sounds expressing peace.

Comprehensive in nature, Om is visualized by the image (yantra) above. It is the cosmic, primordial sound vibration of divine universal consciousness. Like other mantras, it transcends the mind and emotions. Its celestial qualities can be revealed and actualized when one’s body and mind vibrate to its sacred sound through repetition (japa). Repetition can be done out loud to influence us physically, whispered or with one’s lips for a mental-emotional effect, and silently for inspiring one’s higher Self.

Om is naturally heard when breathing out slowly. Start with your mouth open. Breathe out to hear aaahhh. Listen for ooouuu as your lips begin closing. You will hear mmmm when your lips close. Listen to the silent pause afterward.

The full meaning of Om is infinite. Over time, chanting Om and/or visualizing it personally can reveal its significance. Reading about it is helpful but cannot reveal its power. For inspiration, here is some of its meaning and symbolism. Colors are provided to aid understanding of the relationship between the visual and auditory experience of Om.

Written and compiled by Julie Lusk. Primary sources: Vedas, Mandukya Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Sutras. ‘The Secret Power of Yoga’ by Nischala Joy Devi. Diagram and explanation of OM’s symbolic significance by Sreedevi Bringi.

OM Sound and Symbol– pdf Chart to Print

Sound vibration	A (aaaah)	U (oouuu)	M (mmmm)	Silent Om
Visual symbolism	Bottom left curve	Side curve	Top left curve	Crescent moon = Illusion. Obstacles
				Dot = true Self
Aspects of time	Past	Present	Future	Timeless
Aspects of focus	Outward	Inward	Outer inner harmony
Aspects of being	Body	Mind	Spirit	Absolute
Chakra energy	Lower chakras	Middle chakras	High chakras
4 awareness states	Waking \|Duality	Dreaming	Sleeping \| Nonduality	Turiya (4^th state)
4 mind states	Conscious	Subconscious	Unconscious	Turiya (4^th state)
3 realms	Earth	Atmosphere	Heaven
3 gunas (attributes)	Rajas (overactivity)	Sattva (harmony)	Tamas (inactivity)
3 universal forces	Creation	Preservation	Dissolution
Trinity	Brahma Father / Mother	Vishnu Son / Daughter	Shiva Holy Spirit

OM Sound and Symbol– pdf Chart to Print

Happy Humming Practice

May 12, 2025 by Julie Lusk

Happy Humming Practice

Do you have a happiness practice? Our world is starving for happiness. We are parched for smiles. We are hungry for connections. Practice happiness daily. Hum daily.

Hum your happiness out. Have you forgotten you are made of vibrations? Remember, energy is real. Hum when you’re happy, content, blessed. Hum for no reason. It’s contagious. Quench each other’s thirst for happiness and hum.

Hummmmmmm…

Recall a happy moment. Hum to soak it into your heart.
Hum to those who struggle.
Catch on to shimmering beauty and grace and hum to capture its essence.
Hum out to the harsh realities.
Notice smiling times and hum to savor its sweetness.
Hum out to ease suffering.
Feel heartfelt happiness within. Hum to embody it. Set it free with a hum.

Hummmmmmm…

You can do this. You are meant to do this.
You are not in the crossfire. You are not hungry.
It takes as long as breathing in happiness and sharing it with a hum.

Hummmmmmm…

Devote your happiness practice to benefit everyone, everywhere.

Dedicate your happiness practice to fill the broken people and places craving relief.

Hummmmmmm…

Hum a single note.

Hum a tune.

Hum till you feel happy.

Hum for those who can’t.

Hum for those who forget and for those forgotten.

Hum when sad, lonely, and feeling mad.

Hum your own sound ~ high/low ~ soft/strong ~ clear/crinkly ~ in tune/or not ~

Hum at home, while working, and in between. Hum inside and outside and in between.

Hum a lullaby and to awaken.

Happy. Happy. Happy.

Hummmmmmm. Hummmmmmm. Hummmmmmm.

From Julie Lusk with inspiration from Susa Silvermarie ~ May 2025

The New Moon is Dark and Powerful

December 31, 2013 by Julie Lusk

New Moon ~~ New Year Magic

Something rare is happening on January 1, 2014. There is a new moon on the first day of the year. What a powerful time for getting a fresh, clean start. This doubles the significance in making resolutions and setting intentions for the coming month and year.

Here’s how to practice Yoga’s Salute to the Moon. It’s a posture sequence that gives strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Why not try it now!

Every month, new beginnings are facilitated during the three days of the new moon. In her book, The Healing Power of the Sacred Women, Christine Page offers these ideas for getting the most from this potent time.

On the 1^st day, take time, preferably at sunset, to sit and decide what stories, experiences, emotions and beliefs you are ready to release and what is complete (Purification). Before you finish with a story of experience, it is very important to ask: ‘What did I learn from the experience? What gems of wisdom can I collect? How have I grown consciously because of the experience?’ Place the gems of wisdom in your heart to be transformed into the light of consciousness.

You don’t need to list everything but could just fill a glass with water and surround the glass with your hands and ask that all emotions/ beliefs/stories which are no longer valuable to your soul, to enter the water. Then stand on the Earth and ask Mother Earth/ the Great Dragon to take these energies back into her waters so you may be purified. Then pour the water on the earth with gratitude and celebration.

On the 2^nd day (anytime in the day) spend time [Read more…]

10-Minute Yoga Nidra Practice to Stress Less

February 4, 2016 by Julie Lusk

Yahoo! Yoga Journal has featured an excerpt from my latest book! Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief (NHP 2015).

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Easy Does It is a 10-minute relaxation practice to rest well and beat anxiety. During it, an inner sanctuary of peace and calm is quickly and easily achieved using relaxation techniques and guided imagery. Your personal sanctuary can also be recalled during stressful times to give you real relief.

You’ll also be able to enroll in Yoga Journal’s Yoga for Stress and Anxiety online course. It’s a six-week course that’ll make a lasting change in the way you work, love, and live.

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Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief - Print Book & Audio download

Yoga Nidra can stop tension in its tracks with a wonderfully, powerful & unique state of deep relaxation, mental clarity & insightful awareness. These practical, empowering relaxation exercises, meditations that soothe and visualizations that renew are based on classic yoga and backed by modern science. They’ll help you unwind, replenish, and feel refreshed with durable peace and unconditional joy. CLICK the blue title link above to find out more...

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Virtual Yoga with Julie Lusk

Understanding OM | AUM

Happy Humming Practice

The New Moon is Dark and Powerful

10-Minute Yoga Nidra Practice to Stress Less

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