What Does Om Mean?

It’s not unusual to find om icons in yoga studios, on clothing, in artwork, and even used as tattoos. The physical symbol is known as an omkar. In Hindu, om is considered to be the holiest word, because it is the sound, or essence, of the universe.

When we chant om, also known as aum, in yoga practice, it is a way to acknowledge our connection to every living thing around us and to the universe as a whole.