The Therapeutic Power of HUMMING
- katrinasatpreet
- Nov 9
- 3 min read
Humming (chanting with the mouth closed) is more than just a simple sound: it's a sound therapy and a form of dynamic meditation. It helps to calm the mind, reduce blood pressure, and induce deep sleep.
💡 Origins and Significance: The Root of OM
It's no coincidence that one of the world's most chanted sounds – OM – ends with a long, sustained "M" sound, which is essentially a hum.
Seed Mantra: The ancient sound "Hum" is a beej mantra (seed mantra) that vibrates within the Anahata chakra (the heart chakra), the source of love, compassion, and joy. Prolonging the 'm' sound at the end of "Hum" (like in OM) energizes the brain and activates the upper chakras.
Ancient Traditions: Humming is a fundamental vocalization with roots in many ancient cultures and traditions. It was an integral part of Vedic rituals in India and is used in Meditation and Chanting practices worldwide to promote focus and relaxation.
🌿 Applications and Practices of Humming
1. Humming in Yoga: Bhramari Pranayama
In the Indian Yoga tradition, meditation using the sound of bees (humming) is called Bhramari Breath (Bhramari Pranayama). This practice involves using a specific mudra that directs the vibration of the Hum, making it especially recommended for practitioners with an active mind.
Potent Effects:
Calms the nervous system.
Increases the production of nitric oxide (a vasodilator), improving circulation in the respiratory pathways.
Energizes the brain and activates the upper chakras.
Especially recommended for those with an overactive mind.
2. Yin Yoga and BioSonic Healing
Yin Yoga: Humming is used to maintain focus during long-held postures and to cultivate a sense of mindfulness. By humming, we soothe the nervous system, communicating to the body that we are safe, which can improve the range of movement.
BioSonic Healing: Humming is also an essential practice in BioSonic Sound Healing. It is used in this practice to combine intention with sound, and to meditate on overtones, notes, and musical intervals.
New Frontier: The Powerful Synergy of Humming and Drumming 🥁
Where rhythm meets inner vibration!
The beneficial effects of sound are maximized when combined with rhythmic vibration.
In our Drumming Community, the act of humming and drumming together transcends mere words, creating a powerful synergy for deep healing and total focus.
The rhythmic beat of the drum grounds the body and brings presence, while the internal vibration of the hum (Humming) calms the mind.
Together, they offer a deeply immersive and therapeutic experience.
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🔬The Science: HRV Balance
Humming is increasingly being used as a therapeutic practice due to its scientifically confirmed benefits.
Scientific Evidence (Trivedi et al., 2023): A recent holistic study analyzed the effects of Humming (Bhramari) on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – a vital indicator of a healthy autonomic nervous system.
Lower Stress: The results showed that Humming generates the lowest stress index compared to physical activity, emotional stress, and sleep.
Balance and Calm: The practice was shown to uniquely balance the body's stress response and promote a state of calm and equilibrium, supporting the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).
✅ In Conclusion – Why Hum?
The act of humming stimulates the Vagus nerve, the main "communication axis" between the brain and the body, responsible for our "rest and digest" response (the parasympathetic nervous system). This stimulation is fundamental for our health and well-being. Humming also increases nitric oxide production, improving circulation in the respiratory pathways.
Key Benefit | Action in the body |
Profound Calmness | Stimulates Vagus Nerve and Parasympathetic System |
Heart Health | Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves HRV. |
Combat Stress | Reduces Nervousness and Overall Stress. |
Well-being | Strengthens Immunity and Improves Sleep (Relieves Insomnia). |
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