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Several studies have deep-dived into the physical and mental health benefits of chanting Om. Some studies are offering insights into how the mantra benefits the mind and body. One such study, published in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, looked at how Om chanting might be connected to the vagus nerve. This offers insight into how chanting can retune the nervous system by activating the vagus nerve and balancing the parasympathetic nervous system. During Om chanting the vibration felt in the head and ears can be linked to the vagus nerve which has auricular (ear) branches. Therefore, this study hypothesized that chanting Om might stimulate the vagus nerve, producing a similar deactivation of the limbic system. 

This is an important factor as low vagal tone is associated with a weak ability to deal with stress, poor digestion, elevated heart rate, and unstable moods. Stimulating the vagus nerve is good for our whole system. 

The National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology published a study that found five minutes of Om chanting resulted in “highly significant” reduction in blood pressure and pulse rate in participants with hypertension. It was concluded that chanting Om can be a supportive therapy for hypertension patients. 

Regular chanting helps you stay healthy – mentally, emotionally, physiologically and psychologically. It improves your inclination towards spirituality, making you a more positive, optimistic and calm person. The practice is unlike any other meditation practice. It is transformative in a fascinating and powerful way. You can chant the mantra silently or aloud. You can also chant on your own, or with a group. In fact, when you chant with a group the vibrations produced are outstanding and unbelievable. The soothing and mesmerizing effect will immediately make you feel relaxed and calm. So join the best online yoga classesand over time, you will feel a dramatic shift in your mind-body-spirit balance and connection.