Sound or vibration is the most powerful force in the universe, and music is a divine art…
–Paramhansa Yogananda
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The consciousness that went into composing music will come out through the listener.
I’m still contemplating the truth of that sentence, so feel free to respond with a dissenting opinion. From my understanding that is the basis of Nada yoga.
Music can heal. It can calm…agitate….energize. It can stir up all sorts of emotions and reactions.
El-D has pointed out that I play a lot of music in the minor scale in my evening yoga classes. I didn’t set out to choose minor songs, it just happened when I was putting the songs together for a class I wanted to be relaxing and peaceful.
One of the yogis in Tuesday night’s class described it as “soothing.” I think they’re best enjoyed in the dark with flickering candles. 🙂
Here are a few songs from the playlist:
And I can’t find a youtube with Kitka’s rendition of Otche Nash, but this song of theirs is somewhat along the same lines…
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May 6, 2013 at 8:21 pm
Kathy
I haven’t listened to all the songs, but did listen to the first two. Nice! I like the chillin’ feeling music can bring. (And the nostalgia of old-time music, which I wrote about yesterday.)
May 9, 2013 at 2:34 am
Lunar Euphoria
Oh yes, nostalgia. I’ll be visiting soon to read what you had to say about it.
May 9, 2013 at 2:21 am
Maddie Cochere
I “sampled” all of these. Love “The Chairman’s Waltz.” I’m partial to violins.
May 9, 2013 at 2:35 am
Lunar Euphoria
I get asked a lot about that one. It’s a good one.
May 9, 2013 at 4:08 am
Debra Parmley
I love this play list! And your yoga classes! ❤
May 9, 2013 at 1:48 pm
Lunar Euphoria
I love practicing with you. 🙂