It’s Maha Shivratri today! Om, which is often chanted to connect with the divine energy of Lord Shiva, is said to be the primordial sound energy, reverberating throughout the universe.

Om chanting is also an integral part of nada yoga — the yoga of sound. Talking about its impact, nada yoga guru Meenal Nigam says, “My students have felt a major shift in their personality ...