When you chant AUM, especially with that deep nasal “mmm” vibration at the end, you’re doing more than just making a sound. You’re creating chemistry.
That vibration inside your nasal passages and sinuses releases nitric oxide, a molecule scientists call “the miracle gas.”
Research shows that humming through your nose can raise nitric oxide levels up to 15x higher than quiet breathing.
Why does this matter?
Nitric oxide is one of the most powerful molecules your body can produce. It:
✨ Expands your blood vessels, increasing circulation and oxygen delivery to every cell.
🦠 Helps support your body’s natural defence against pathogens.
🧬 Supports cellular function, repair and regeneration.
🧘♀️ Helps calm your nervous system, supporting the shift from stress into a more relaxed state.
In ancient traditions, AUM was known as the sound of creation.
Now, science is helping us understand what vibration and humming can do inside the body too.
When you hum AUM through your nose, you’re not just chanting. You’re using your own breath, sound and vibration to influence your internal state.
This is the essence of breath mastery: using rhythm, sound and intention to generate energy from within.
So next time you chant AUM, feel the vibration rise behind your nose, breathe gently, hum deeply, and remember: your body is listening. 🌬️
Want to experience it for yourself?
Open the SOMA Breath app and try 🌟Rhythmic AUM, a guided practice combining rhythmic breathing, sound and vibration to help you drop deeper into the experience.
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