So Hum Meditation - #3914

I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety lately, and I read somewhere that meditation can really help. I’ve tried a few guided meditations before, but they didn’t feel like they were working for me. Then a friend mentioned something called so hum meditation, and she said it’s simple yet very effective for calming the mind and managing stress. But I’m not entirely sure how it works or if I’m doing it right. The way she explained it was that you’re supposed to repeat the words so and hum silently while breathing, but she didn’t go into too much detail. I started practicing so hum meditation on my own a few days ago, but I don’t know if I’m feeling the benefits yet. Sometimes I get distracted and start overthinking while I’m trying to focus on the breathing. Is that normal? How do I stop my mind from wandering during so hum meditation? Also, I’ve noticed that I feel a little lightheaded after practicing. Is that common? Could I be breathing wrong during so hum meditation? I’ve been sitting cross-legged and trying to keep my back straight, but I’m not sure if posture really matters for this. Another question I have is about timing. Is it better to do so hum meditation in the morning or at night? I usually feel the most stressed in the evenings after work, but I don’t know if that’s the best time to meditate. How long should I do it for each session? Right now, I’m trying to do it for 10 minutes, but maybe that’s too short? I’m also curious about the deeper meaning behind so hum meditation. From what I’ve read, so hum means I am that, but I don’t fully understand what it’s supposed to mean spiritually. Is it important to know the meaning to get the benefits of so hum meditation, or can I just focus on the breathing and mantra? Would love any tips or advice on making so hum meditation a more consistent part of my daily routine. How do I know if I’m progressing or doing it correctly? And is it okay to combine so hum meditation with other techniques like yoga or journaling?