Trataka gazing with Soham mantra: Yoga and Tantra meditation

Trataka is gazing, and is a traditional meditation practice of Yoga and Tantra.

SoHum (or SoHam) is a Universal Mantra, as it relates to the breath, and everybody breaths.

SoHum is a Sanskrit word that means
I am that, or I am that I am.

Inhale with the sound So,
And Exhale with the sound Hum.
Allow the sounds to silently repeat in your mind,
without speaking them aloud.

There are a total of 40 SoHum and breath repetitions
The speed of one repetition is 9 seconds per breath,
which is 6 2/3 breaths per minute.
This rate is ideal for relaxing
the autonomic nervous system, and also
preparing for deep meditation.

Breathe with your diaphragm, while gazing at the center, silently remembering So with inhalation and Hum with exhalation.

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[MannsAman]

its very useful..can u pls upload the whole mantra..i did sudarshan kriya in yes+ course..dt whole process ws really awesome..felt so much change in mine..i want the whole mantra in guru ji's voice..bczz dts really mind blowing..pls upload original mantra

[yogabindu]

The mantra is complete as it is. If you have learned this in the context of some particular course from some particular person you refer to as "guruji", you might want to return there to make your request. Again, this practice presented here is complete as it is.

[bubbagogo]

How can you make sound on the inhale?

[yogabindu]

Allow the sounds to silently repeat in your mind, without speaking them aloud.

[yogabindu]

Allow the sounds to silently repeat in your mind, without speaking them aloud.

[NaCy1008]

i luv this video. thank you for sharing it...

[luvnlife2012]

ty:)



[chyekc]

i m very interested about trataka but i have seen alot of version of practising trataka..i am confused..what is the difference of gazing a black dot,flame or picture??Do i have to close my eye to visualize the gazing??DO i have to gaze till my tear come out??

[yogabindu]

You are welcome. Enjoy....

[crocellll]

wow this made my back feel warm and very relaxed. thank you 4 your video.