Lektion 1
An Introduction to AUM
An introduction to the subject & some wonderful quotes on AUM from the masters of India.
Lektion 2
Patanjali on AUM
In this class, we will study what Patanjali has to say about the Mantra AUM.
Patanjali says:
kleśakarmavipākāśayairaparāmṛṣṭaḥ puruṣaviśeṣa īśvaraḥ
God (Isvara)is a supreme being free from all causes of suffering -- from actions, their consequences, and all latency.
tasya vācakaḥ praṇavaḥ
The sacred word designating him is praṇava or the mystic syllable OM
In this lecture, we will delve into and explore what he means by this.
Lektion 3
AUM in the vedas
In this class, we will turn to the oldest Indian scriptures to find the origins of AUM.
The Vedas are the most ancient texts in the Hindu milieu, let's see if, and what they have to say on the the subject of AUM.
Lektion 4
Brahman, Vac & Akshara
AUM is considered to be the underlying creative vibration of the universe, the sound that was left over from the big bang. In this lecture I will explore its role as this sound the Akshara, and whether Om was always considered to be the word with which the divine consiousness created the universe, or if there was ever another one in its stead.
Lektion 5
AUM in the Chandogya Upanishad
In this class, we will turn to the Chandogya Upanishad where OM is formulated and it's primacy over other mantras established. The Chandogya Upanishad is one of the most ancient Upanishads it is an elaborate and deep yogic text, let us explore what hidden meanings it carries and what it can teach us.
Lektion 6
The Vocalization of OM (AUM)
So how is Om to be pronounced? is there a "right" way and a "wrong" way? Find out in this class!
I will teach you the various variations and how to use them.
Lektion 7
The Best Postures and Mudras for Meditating on Om
In this class, I will share with you what I think are the best postures for meditating on OM, and what are the best hand mudras for doing this meditation. The postures and mudras can make a great difference in our practice, here you will find all the information you need.
Lektion 8
21 AUMs meditation
In this meditation, we will emit AUM in a specific way 21 times, this is a very strong meditation that on itself can be life changing, but that will also serve us as a backbone to an even more deep and secret meditation. In this recording I will teach and guide you in this practice, and the next recording will be a follow along session.
Lektion 9
21 AUMs meditation (follow along)
This is a follow along version of the previous meditation, now without the commentary you can simply join me for these 21 AUMs, follow my rhythm to make the most of this practice
Lektion 10
Antar Japa of AUM
In this guided meditation, I will teach you how to perform the Antar Japa of AUM, the interior cycling of the AUM mantra within your consciousness. This is perhaps the most classical of the meditations on AUM where we use more of the OM variance in pronounciation
Lektion 11
Visualization practices with AUM
In this class, I will teach you how to use the symbol of OM ॐ in your meditations.
Lektion 12
The Mandukya Upanishad on AUM
In this class, we will look at the origins of the theory of the 3 parts of AUM and their deeper connection to your consciousness. To do this we will explore a very
Lektion 13
The Ucchara of AUM
In this class, I will teach you the Secret Ucchara meditation on AUM, coming from the Kashmir Shaivism lineages, and as it is found in the Svachanda Tantra and in the Tantraloka.
Lektion 14
Yoga Nidra of AUM
In this final meditation in our course we will use AUM to go into the deeper states of Yoganidra, following the teachings of all the sources we have studied so far.
Lektion 15
Concluding remarks
Congratulations on concluding this course! Let's wrap it up and give some closing advice.