Archive for September, 2010

Meditation and Yoga Music in elevating and healing the mind and soul

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Meditation MusicYoga has been at the fore-front in emancipating the lives of millions of people throughout the ages. Many people have tremendously benefited from regular practice of Yoga and meditation. Yoga derives from the ancient word “yuj” meaning “union”. The aim of the various Yoga forms, such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Yoga is to unite the mind and the body with the universal consciousness. This enables the person to achieve enlightenment and the person experiences eternal peace and tranquility. The time old practice of yoga and meditation is a healing system that leads to a healthy body, peaceful mind, joyous heart and liberated soul.

Music is fundamental to the human kind. Music has been the center of cultures throughout the world and across the time. Music is considered to be the best concetrator as it soothes the mind and the body. Certain rhythms and beats calms and relaxes the mind. In realms of yoga, music plays an important role. Meditation music created by a single instrument such as violin, flute as well as a collection of instruments like gong, bells and bowls can have a mesmerizing effect on the listening mind. Spirit Voyage, an online music store, offers an extensive collection of Yoga DVDs, Yoga Books, meditation music CDs and more and aim to lead the practitioner towards a path of self enlightenment.

In Kundalini Yoga, as one enters into the kriyas, upbeat and energetic music is often helpful. Drum Sex by Brent Lewis available Spirit Voyage is a helpful one. Softer instrumentals can also be incorporated. The upbeat music can help power the class through and give some transcending experiences. For deep relaxation, gong music or singing bowls will be of great help. Venus Gong by Sotantar Simrat Singh and Gratitude (Relaxing Native American Flute Music) by David and Steve Gordon surely come to the aid of a perfect meditation routine. The soothing music from the CDs will surely enable the individual’s consciousness to merge with the universal consciousness and be at one with god. Yoga must always be practiced under proper guidance. Yoga DVDs from us such as Refining the Spirit, Mind and Meditation (4 DVD Set) and Vitality and Stress (4 DVD Set) will surely help a person in developing the perfect physique and mind through proper practice of Yoga.

Yoga MusicThere are certain key points that one must keep in mind before practicing Yoga. Proper attire is necessary before doing Yoga. Wearing proper Yoga clothes is a necessity. Wearing right kind of yoga clothes help one to practice the asanas and different poses with all ease. The Yoga clothes offered by Spirit Voyage are all white as white absorbs all the colours and thus is the source of radiant energy. Another important issue is the place where the Yoga must be carried out. The place should neither be too cold or too hot. Decorating the place with spritual posters and pictures is a good idea. The sights will elevate a yogic mind to a spiritual high. Use of proper Yoga mats and yoga and meditation rugs is a good idea. Spirit Voyage offers different kinds of Yoga mats which are not only soft, but are durable and easy to wash.

Kundalini Yoga professes a series of Kriyas, Mudras and meditation techniques that will surely help in rising of the Kundalini energy, that lies dormant. Kundalini Yoga gurus believe that there is a tremendously infinite energy that exists at the base of the spine. As the energy rises up through the chakras or the energy centers, a person feels is enlightened from within and is able to find the inner peace. Music in yoga session or during meditation shall help in soothing and elevating the mind and the soul of the practitioner to a new high.

Heal yourself with Chakra Energy Balancing

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Chakra Energy Balancing with YogaWith the turn of the century, lifestyles of people have undergone drastic changes. The change is very unlike the previous ones. The changes are pretty drastic. In a way, both the lifestyles of the people in general and family have been tossed and turned around. The fast paced life has resulted in metamorphosis of culture, values, health and the overall lives of the people. This fast paced life has made human being have the sweet taste of success, but, undeniably, has also filled up ones’ life with stress, anxiety and distress. And at such predicament of the life, the time and tested formula of a five thousand years old tradition seem to transform the lives of many people throughout the world – Yoga. There are many forms of Yoga such as kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga which enable a person to achieve that perfect state of meditative calmness and bless him with an elevated mind and healthy body. There are many advantages of yoga. It helps us in understanding the problems that plague us and enables us to find the answers from within ourselves. The word yoga means ”Yuj” or union. It is the union of the body and the mind along with the universal consciousness.

It is believed that there are eight chakras in the human body. And by regular practice of Kundalini Yoga, these chakras can be activated. These chakras or energy centers are namely, Root Chakra, Sex Chakra, Navel Chakra, Solar Plexus, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, the Third Eye, Crown Chakra and the Aura. These chakras are stated in an ascending order of their presence in the body. The Muladhara, root or the first chakra, is located at the base of the spine and at the perineum. The name means support or foundation. The primal relationship is with the physical reality. The Swadisthana, or the sex chakra, is located at the the pelvic area between the pubis and the navel. The chakra enables us to bond freely with others without loosing our identity. The third chakra is the Manipuraka, also known as the navel chakra. Activating this chakra helps us to connect with our inner energy and power. The fourth chakra is the solar plexus chakra. This chakra is located between the navel and the heart. Activating this chakra enables a person to overcome the negative emotions and help develop the positive outlook towards life. Chakras lead to an enhanced outlook towards life. There are interesting yoga books on Chakra Energy Balancing which will help you with deeper insights.

The Anahatha or heart chakra which is located at the heart enables a person to attach himself/herself towards the unbiased universal love. Now, whenever a person intends to meditate and awaken the spirits, he/she must ensure to be in proper clothing. So, activating the hidden potentiality of a chakra enables us to heal ourselves. The proper functioning of the chakras always helps us to be more aware of ourselves and more in tune with the changing world. Spirit Voyage with its entire gamut of Yoga DVDs and meditation music CDs aims to help a beginner by providing various resources for generating key insights into yoga. Artists like Yogi Bhajan and Harijiwan Khalsa have shred with us their knowledge to make our lives better.

Music for YogaNext in line is the Visudha or The Throat chakra. It is located at the base of the neck between the collar bone and the shoulders. Activating the chakra enables a person to fearlessly express the truth and also hear the sound of the universe. The Third Eye chakra or the Ajana, which is located between the eyebrows enables a person to think with clarity by making his/her mind, a neutral one. The last chakra is known as the Crown chakra or the Sahashrara. This is located right on top of the head. Activating this chakra through Kundalini Yoga enables us to connect with the divine. Vitality and stress and Kundalini Yoga for Balanced Chakras are some of the Yoga DVDs which will surely help a person in helping understand yoga. These Yoga DVDs will surely develop one’s perception towards the Chakras in the human body and give methods to balance them.

Meditation music CDs such as Kundalini Meditation and Gratitude by David and Steve Gordon will surely enhance a person’s meditation routine. Another meditation music CD such as Heart as wide as the world will surely your meditation routine, a blessed one.

Chakras lead to enhanced outlook towards life. Yoga should be practiced under the proper guidance of a yoga instructor. Proper yoga mats are a must for every yoga session. The yoga mats help in balancing and prevent slipping on the hardwood floors. Yoga mats bar the positive energies of the bodies from becoming neutral by shielding them from the earth’s currents. Wearing the right kind of Yoga clothes is also a necessity. A right kind of yoga apparel must be made of natural fabric, preferably cotton. It should be lightweight and must not cling to the body. Spirit Voyage offers Yoga Clothes that are durable, light colored and feature stylish cuts. Stitched in cotton, these yoga wears will allow a practitioner carry out the yoga asanas with all ease.

Liberate yourself from the veils of life with yoga and meditation and experience an eternal bliss and joy.

Yoga Music and its benefits

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Yoga MusicThe practice of yoga and meditation have helped individuals lead blissful lives throughout ages. The ancient philosophy of yoga and meditation have been the primary reason for a person’s healthy mind and body. Through regular practice of Yoga and meditation, an individual can gain deeper insights as his mind, body and soul gets spiritually enlightened. The person comes at peace with his ownself and can thus discover the real truths of life.

In realms of yoga, music plays an important role. Music soothes the mind and rejuvenates the body and the mind. Every music form has particular effect on the human energy system. Music is a way of expression for many individuals and plays a significant role in many cultures. A soothing music in Yoga helps, by quietening the mind and create a peaceful and serene ambiance. Spirit Voyage is an online music company that aims to aid the individual in his/her quest to spiritual enlightenment by offering a range of meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs. This pioneer online music site also boasts different yoga boks, yoga accessories like yoga rugs, Yoga mats, meditation cushions, yoga clothes and other stuffs.

A body of the human being is believed to be the store house of energy and practicing yoga creates a positive energy within the body. With use of yoga mat, the body of the practitioner remains warm. The yoga mats prevent the positive energy of the body getting neutralized by reaching the floor and thus retaining it within the body of the practitioner. Furthermore, the yoga mats provide proper cushioning and stability for daily yoga practice. Spirit Voyage offers a range of yoga mats that offers non-slip performance with superior cushioning and resilience.

Spirit Voyage offers varying apparels and clothing that aptly complement the yoga sessions of an individual. There are Kundalini Yoga clothes for men and women, men’s yoga tops and yoga pants. These yoga clothes are made of natural, no constricting fabric that are good for the psyche, energy levels and for the nervous system. These clothes are light-weight and are of such quality that it absorbs sweat easily.

Meditation MusicAny form of Yoga, be it Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga or Hatha Yoga, all aim to merge or unite the body, mind and soul of an individual with the universal consciousness. As a result, the person experiences an eternal bliss. Music in a yoga session elevates a mind to higher realms. Specific rhythms and beats induces a right mood within an individual and elevates his mind to a spiritual high. Yoga music have definitive energetic charge, which when coupled with modulation and rhythm, have strong effect on mind. Meditation music CDs from Spirit Voyage have been crafted to soothe the mind, body and spirit. Compositions include the name of some renowned artistes adorn the collection that will surely aid in healing and deep relaxation. Mantras for the soul, Light of the Shabd guru and Kundalini Meditation are some of these.

Just like Yoga music is important for soothing the mind and the body during the meditation routine, so are many other components. Yoga should always be practiced under the proper guidance. Little knowledge on a vast subject is only harmful. There are many Yoga DVDs which can truly educate a person about Yoga. DVDs such as Mind and Meditation, a four DVD Set by Yogi Bhajan and Flow Yoga for Beginners by Shiva Rea will surely help a person to understand the nitty-gritty of Yoga.

In addition to many of the Yoga DVDs and CDs that are there with Spirit Voyage, one can also browse through informative Yoga books which will surely increase the knowledge of a person about Yoga. Yoga has been at the fore-front in making the lives of the people, more peaceful and full of life. Starting and diligently following Yoga routines will surely enable a person to be a peace with oneself and will help him deal with the world.

Few words on Aquarian Age Sadhana

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The five thousand years old tradition of yoga has been at the fore-front in making the lives of the people, stress-free and has given them ample reasons to lead a healthy, happy and holy life. Yoga derives from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning “union”. The various kriyas, mudras and meditation usher in the union of the human consciousness with that of the Universal consciousness. Yoga and its various forms such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga enable the body to be more fitter and at the same time calms the mind for the day-to-day stresses. Music, when incorporated in a yoga session helps elevating the mind to higher realms. Music with a simple flow of melody induces a state of mindfulness. Spirit Voyage is an online music company that offers various meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs which will surely aid a person to seek spiritual heights.

Practice Kundalini Yoga Meditation is an important aspect of the various forms of Yoga such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Meditation is an integral part as it allows the mind to quieten down before a yoga session and prepares the body for the coming day by bringing the mind back to earth. Meditation enables a person to talk to his/her higher self which shows up during a meditation. He/she becomes much more aware of himself/herself and becomes much more at ease with the changing circumstances of life. The meditation routine of a person can become much more a blissed affair with the incorporation of meditation music CDs from Spirit Voyage. Into grace by Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa and Seasons of the soul by Prabhu Nam Kaur enable a person to ward off the distracting thoughts that come to play in his/her day-to-day life and concentrate on the session. Yoga should always be done under expert guidance and with full efforts.

According to Yogi Bhajan, the human civilisation is at the dawn of the age of the aquarian. The change is much for vivid and much more vast in nature. But unlike the drastic change of nature as many believe, the changes will be internal. The dawn of the new age will see the mind changing its frequency. Yogi Bhajan professes five sutras or rule of thumb for the safe passage and living in the new age. They are summed up as below:

1. Recognize that the other person is you. This will immensely help the person in communicating his/her ideas on the other person without much hindrance.

2. There is a way through every block. Looking for answers by delving deep inside one’s self will enable a person to find answers of every question.

3. When the time is on you, start, and the pressure will be off. Most of the problem arise when we don’t measure up to the challenge. We are late in taking up a task when it is given and end up all stressed when the deadline eventually nears.

4. Understand through compassion or you will misunderstand the times. Understanding a person by keeping calm and listening to him/her will surely leave no room for doubt.

5. Vibrate the Cosmos. The Cosmos shall clear the path. Connecting with the universal consciousness enables the human mind to unblock itself.

The current age of Pisces is believed to have hindered the distribution of information by making the information guarded between layers and layers of initiations. The new aquarian age will be ruled by awareness, information and energy. In this new age information is available. The greatest power lies in the individual and his power of words. He will not be searching for god unlike in the age of Pisces, He will be GOD. Swiftly changing one’s consciousness to the theme of the new aquarian age is a necessity. Practicising Kundalini yoga enables the mind to be at par with the changing times.

Aquarian Age Sadhana Spirit Voyage enables you to practice yoga at the fullest by offering various Yoga DVDs which will surely enable a person to better his/her experience. We also offer a host of Yoga books like Kundalini Yoga for Youth and Joy, Dedicating your life to spirit and Kundalini rising : explore the energy of awakening which will thoroughly increase a person’s knowledge and understanding towards Yoga. Whenever a person wants to practice yoga, he/she must follow the proper procedures. The use of proper yoga clothes is highly recommended. The yoga clothes enable the body to freely move without straining. These yoga clothes also keep the body cool by working as a good ventilator. Useful yoga accessories like Yoga mats or Yoga rugs provide support to the practitioner and prevent slipping on the hardwood floors. These yoga mats and rugs help in keeping the body warm, conserving all the positive energies, generated during yoga practice, within the body itself.

So, the dawn of Aquarian age is inevitable. What can be controlled is the ease with which we transform ourselves with the time without getting affected by the web of thoughts and stress of life. Yoga paves the right path and lead us towards a healthy, happy and holy life.

Include meditation and chanting in a Kundalini yoga session

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Yoga is the five thousand years old philosophy that has emancipated the lives of millions of people throughout the world. The philosophy evolved in India and has benefited many people, transforming their lives to make them healthier, happier and holier. Practicing Yoga and its various forms such as Kundalini Yoga, hatha Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga enables a person to delve deep into the aspect of creating a better personality out of himself/herself. There are simple exercises and meditation which is useful for a person who want to uncover his/her true potentiality. Yoga when accompanied with some soothing tunes and music elevates the listening mind to a higher realm. Spirit Voyage is an online music store that offers a host of Yoga DVDs and meditation music and yoga music CDs which will definitely aid a person in gaining key insights on Yoga.

Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga routine typically includes pranayam and meditation which are incorporated for the overall benefit of the practitioner. Pranayam is a set of breathing exercises that enable the body to prepare itself for the Yoga routine. Pranayam practices range from One Minute Breath, Breath of Fire, alternate nostril breathing, Dog Breath, Sitali Pranayam and suspended breath techniques, to name a few. Pranayam gives way to meditation. Meditation enables a person to delve deep inside himself or herself to discover the hidden personality and the true path that the person is destined to take.

Meditations often involve movement or mantra and generally have an eye focus (drishti) in addition to mudra (hand position) and asana (body posture). However, there are certain pre-requisites to the practice of meditation. Proper place must be assigned for practicing meditation. The place must be quite and it should be neither too hot nor too cold. Use of yoga rugs and Yoga mats is highly recommended. As the body of the human being is the store house of energy and practicing yoga creates a positive energy within the body. With the yoga mat, the body of the practitioner remains warm. The yoga mats prevent the positive energy of the body getting neutralized by reaching the floor and thus retaining it within the body of the practitioner. The yoga mats are thus must-have in every yoga and meditation session.

Practice Meditation with Music Many Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations include mantra and chanting. One of the first signs of the awakening of the kundalini is a new awareness of the power of our words. You begin to meditate on and develop inner sounds using mantra and naad. Kundalini Yoga was often mistaken for Mantra Yoga because of its frequent integration of sound in its kriyas and meditations. The use of mantra throughout the practice of Kundalini Yoga is very effective in attaining two particular goals of the practice—expansion of the Self and elevation of the spirit. Mantra also supports those new to meditation, who find silence and absolutely stillness very challenging. In this way a beginner can attain clarity, balance and equanimity. Kundalini Yoga on the ball by Dr. Gabrielle Pelicc and Kundalini Yoga for Mental Clarity by GuruTej Kaur will surely help in this regard.

In addition, there are many meditations that are silent, practiced in a profoundly transformative stillness called shuniya. Practicing Yoga wearing proper Yoga clothes is always a advisable. Yoga clothes help achieve difficult postures and asanas while keeping the body cool. The Yoga clothes from Spirit Voyage are light colored and feature stylish cuts. Various meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs may aid yoga and meditation sessions. Spirit Voyage offers some of the finest cllection of meditation music CDs and DVDs that invokes a state of peace and relaxation within the listening mind. Seasons of the Soul & To be home are some of the pieces which will surely help. Spirit Voyage offers various Yoga books which provide an in-depth knowledge about different yoga types and asanas. The books such as Kundalini Yoga for youth and Kundalini Rising : Exploring the energy of Awakening which are good read for a person to increase his/her knowledge.

Meditation and chanting are an integral part of Kundalini Yoga as they help an individual achieve the ultimate objective of making a person live his/her life in a much better way.