Mantra is the Meditation on Sound.  The use of Mantra can cause physical, emotional and/or spiritual transformation.   Mantra is best defined through the experience of it.

The next seven weeks, we will be meditating on “Seed (Bija) Sounds.”  Each sound is associated with a Chakra.   There are seven Chakras in the human body located along the spine.  Chakras receive and radiate energy.   Mantras are capable of balancing and purifying the energy of the Chakras and one’s consequent emotional and physical well-being.  The First Chakra of Saturn, located at the base of the spine, is associated with the seed sound of LAM (pronounced with a short ‘a’ sound).

This week, every morning begin your day in the Mantra of LAM.  Every evening end your day in the Mantra of LAM.

Sit in a comfortable seated position.

Inhale deeply and on your exhale say the sound LAM.

Hold the sound for as long as your voice is strong and clear.  Once your voice falters or you run out of breath, inhale deeply again and exhale the sound of LAM.

Continue repeating the Mantra of LAM for as long as you are comfortable doing so.  When you are finished with your repetitions, sit in quiet meditation.  Notice the effects of this First Bija Mantra on your body and mind.