Yesterday, I was talking to my daughter about friendship, and I told her, “Run towards the people who fill your heart.” As I thought about it further, I wondered: how do you truly know who fills your heart? Sometimes, our heart can lead us astray. That’s when it hit me—the power of balance. By using our breath, we can bring our heart and mind into perfect harmony, creating a profound sense of alignment. When we achieve this balance, something incredible happens: we just know. This, my dear, is the art of knowing.

The secret lies in a simple yet transformative practice—AUM chanting. This ancient breathwork technique aligns the heart and mind, creating coherence and clarity. Let’s explore how this practice works and how it can empower you to tap into your inner wisdom.

The Challenge of Knowing

We’ve all been there: standing at a crossroads, uncertain about which path to take. Sometimes our heart pulls us in one direction, while our mind offers rational arguments for another. This internal tug-of-war can leave us feeling stuck or second-guessing ourselves.

The truth is, both the heart and the mind are valuable guides. The heart represents our emotions, passions, and desires, while the mind brings logic, reasoning, and structure. However, when these two forces are out of sync, it can lead to confusion or impulsive decisions that may not serve us in the long run.

So how do we create alignment between these powerful forces? One way is using AUM chanting, a breath-based practice that bridges the gap between heart and mind.

The Breath-Body Connection

Breathwork has been used for centuries across cultures to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical well-being. AUM chanting, in particular, is a sacred practice that takes breathwork to a deeper level. This mantra, often referred to as the sound of the universe, creates vibrations that resonate throughout the body, stimulating key energy centers or chakras.

When you chant AUM, the vibrations target three critical chakras: the manipura (solar plexus), heart, and ajna (third eye). This activation fosters coherence between the body, heart, and mind, creating a profound sense of alignment and balance. In this state, you’ll find that your thoughts become clearer, your emotions steadier, and your inner wisdom more accessible.

Practical Steps to Harmonize Heart and Mind with AUM Chanting

Here’s how to get started with this transformative practice:

1. Find a Comfortable Space

   • Sit in a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Keep your spine straight and your body relaxed.

2. Focus on Your Breath

   • Take a few deep breaths to center yourself. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, allowing your body to settle.

3. Chant AUM

   • Inhale deeply and chant “AUM” on the exhale. Break the sound into three parts: “A” (ahh, vibrating in the manipura chakra), “U” (oooh, vibrating in the heart chakra), and “M” (mmm, vibrating in the mind/ajna chakra).

   • Allow the vibrations to flow through your body, focusing on the resonance in each chakra.

4. Repeat and Reflect

   • Continue chanting for 5-10 minutes. Afterward, sit in silence and observe the sense of harmony and clarity within you.

With regular practice, AUM chanting can help you align your heart and mind, allowing you to tap into a deeper sense of knowing.

The Power of Knowing

When your heart and mind are in harmony, you experience a profound shift. Decision-making becomes more intuitive. Relationships feel more authentic. You move through life with a sense of purpose and ease. This is the art of knowing—a state where clarity and confidence come naturally.

By making AUM chanting a part of your daily routine, you’re not just managing stress or improving focus—you’re creating a space where your heart and mind can work in unison. From this balanced state, you can trust yourself to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and build a life that feels aligned with your true self.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re curious to explore how AUM chanting and breathwork can help you find balance and unlock the art of knowing, let’s connect. Together, we can dive deeper into these practices and uncover how they can empower your personal and professional life.

Remember: the answers you seek are already within you. Sometimes, all it takes is a deep breath to bring them to light.