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Om or Aum, considered a sacred syllable and mantra, is used during chanting in Hinduism and yoga practice. Unbeknown to many, chanting this mantra is not all about spirituality. According to an article entitled “Therapeutic Role of Yoga in Type 2 Diabetes” by Arkiath Veettil Raveendran et al., published online at the Endocrinology and Metabolism 2018, scientific analyses showed that chanting om is based on the physics of sound, vibrations, resonance, which has a positive influence on health. It results in brain stabilization, removal of negative thoughts, increased energy, mental improvements, and relaxation of the body in a matter of minutes.

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