Omkar Therapy is an integrated approach to therapy that has its origins in old Indian customs, primarily in the yoga and meditation traditions. Focus is placed on the potency of sound waves, specifically the recitation of the holy sound "Om," which is said to resonate with the basic energy of the cosmos. Practitioners of Omkar Therapy employ a variety of methods, including vocalization, tone, and chanting, to harness the healing power of sound for the mind, body, and soul. Noises like these are believed to produce vibrations that balance the person's energy centers, or chakras, and encourage profound relaxation, stress relief, and emotional equilibrium. In order to further improve its therapeutic effects, Omkar Therapy frequently includes aspects of mindfulness exercises and breath work, or pranayama.