Christopher guides the opening minutes of a So Hum sit, with no need to control anything and no need to stop the thoughts. So Hum is a universal mantra, and you could think of it as meaning 'I am', the sound of existence. You think or listen for So Hum, with the breath or apart from it, and let it fade and return as the thoughts come and go.
'Relax completely and let So Hum guide you inward slowly.'
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Questions people ask
What is the So Hum mantra?
So Hum is a universal mantra. In this guided sit from Lesson 3, Christopher says you could think of it as meaning I am, though the meaning is not important. He calls it the sound of existence. You think or listen for So Hum, and it may come with the breath or separately from it.
What if my mind is busy while I use the mantra?
That is fine. Christopher guides you to let the mind be calm or busy, with no need to control anything. The mantra and the thoughts can exist together. When you notice you were thinking about something else, you listen or feel for So Hum again. It is okay if it fades into the background.
How do I practice So Hum on my own?
Let the breath flow naturally, then think or listen for So Hum for a few minutes, repeating it a few times if you like. Let it fade and come back. When you are ready, relax completely and let So Hum guide you inward. Mantra Meditation for Beginners walks through the practice step by step.