Sacred Chants

This Sunday, we gather online to chant So Hum a simple breath-linked mantra that invites calm, presence, and a sense of unity with the deeper Self. Whether it’s your first chant or your thousandth, you belong here. All traditions and backgrounds are welcome.

What we’ll do:
Arrive & intro
• Check-in (“Have you heard this mantra before?”)
• Short story + meaning + pronunciation
• Set intention
• Chant (~54× or breath-synchronized)
• Quiet rest • Optional sharing + closing

Mantra (transliteration):
So Hum

Short meaning:
“I am That” a remembrance of inner wholeness.

Benefits of chanting “So Ham”
• Traditionally used to steady the mind and align with the natural breath.
• May support calmness and inward focus.
• Evidence suggests breath-linked mantra practices may improve autonomic balance and reduce stress markers.

This is a contemplative practice, not medical treatment.

Online details:
Lyrics/mantra shown on screen.

Practical:
Come as you are, chant or simply listen.

Who it’s for:
Beginners and longtime chanters; warm and inclusive for all backgrounds. 🌟