Govt to drop all reference to om in yoga

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Posted: 10 years ago

#11

Originally posted by: NigelMolesworth
Aum chanting in yoga is not religious. One can always skip this part if they're uncomfortable. My gym yoga class with all non-Indians/Hindus happily chant Aum.

Precisely, Aum in Yoga is spiritual. It is said to be the sound of the universe. Chanting "Aum" during practice is said to align the mind, body and spirit with the universe. It isn't religious at all.

I see people of all races, religions and ethnicities chant Aum in their yoga class. I don't see why some people have a problem with it. They always have the option of skipping the chant.

Personally, Aum works wonders. I don't know if its a case of self fulfillment, blind faith or power of Aum - but after having been warned for high BP - meditating chanting Aum has helped control it.

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sudesh kumar

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Posted: 10 years ago

#12

Aum is religious... yoga and pranayama is all religious.. if someone doesnt want it that way.. they are free to go their way... the govt really is making a moronic decision... really!, when it comes to hinduism.. its not a religion a life style.and other bs... people seem to have a field day with hinduism and that should stop,...