International Yoga Day and World Music Day have just passed. And understanding the concept of Nada Yoga, which is about getting closer to vibrations and responding to them, may sound interesting to many. Nada Yoga involves understanding the silent vibrations of the self, called anahata and the sound of music called aahata.
Naad means sound or flow of consciousness. Hence, Naad Yoga is a mystical practice of developing deep listening and receptivity. It is a way to achieve a higher state of consciousness by tuning into cosmic sounds. Naad Yoga is also known as Laya Yoga, the main aim of which is to learn to be in harmony with sound,” says Meenal Nigam, Naad Yoga Guru.
health benefit
Naad Yoga is the yoga of sound. It is the practice of generating and listening to healing, calming and uplifting sounds that initiate healing at the physical, mental and emotional levels. It is believed to be effective in reducing mental fluctuations, stress, anxiety and depression. “To be able to do this, one has to be in touch with one’s inner and higher sounds. Brain waves constantly guide us and give us signals to act, eat, rest, digest, etc. But due to the distractions around us, we remain cut off from these frequencies and go against the cosmic flow. This, invariably, creates physical and mental disorders, diseases and imbalances in the form of anxiety, depression, diabetes, heart disease, etc. In today’s fast-paced world, these practices provide the baseline stability and foundation to deal with stress. Almost 90% of Naad Yoga practitioners experience mental peace at the very beginning of their daily sadhana. The simple act of listening to the binaural sounds of the brain and acting according to those waves brings harmony to the mind and body,” explains Nigam.
How soon will you get benefits?
According to yoga guru Dr. Rajesh Raj, a dedicated Naad Vidya practitioner begins entering the preparatory state or the initial stage of Naad Yoga within 21 days from the day of initiation. Between 21 and 66 days, the biorhythm begins to change, leading to a reduction in many diseases and imbalances.
all about sound
Naada yoga involves listening deeply to your body, its internal sounds, acoustics and the sounds of nature. There are four types of sounds that one needs to attune oneself to:
Baikhari
Vaikhari is a pronounced sound that is audible and can be produced physically. For example, it can be produced by rubbing or hitting two objects against each other.
Madhyama
During Naad meditation, we try to listen to subtle sounds and by connecting deeply with those sounds, we try to achieve a state of harmony with them. At this level, we focus on internal sounds, for example the sound of breathing, circulation, binaural sounds of the brain and the sound of the heartbeat.
Pashyanti
Pashyanti in Sanskrit means something that can be seen or imagined. It is believed that mental sound is closer to the mind than the ears, and it is something that cannot be heard, but can be seen. For a Nada Yoga practitioner, intuitive awareness comes in this state.
no way
This is the sound that is heard in the superconscious state. It is far beyond normal perception. The Upanishads call it Om and say that its nature is Jyoti (light). Ultimately, Om is silence and very high frequency sounds turn into silence. Para Naad is the final state of attainment for the Yogi.
