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		<title>Meditation and Yoga Music in elevating and healing the mind and soul</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right" title="Meditation Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/feelPulse1.jpg" alt="Meditation Music" align="right" />Yoga 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 &#8220;yuj&#8221; meaning &#8220;union&#8221;. The aim of the various Yoga forms, such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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.</p>
<p>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. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit  Voyage</a></strong>, an online music store, offers an extensive collection  of <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s, <strong><a title="Yoga Books" href="../../Yoga-Books.aspx">Yoga Books</a></strong>, <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and more and aim to lead the practitioner towards a path of self enlightenment.</p>
<p>In Kundalini Yoga, as one enters into the kriyas, upbeat and energetic music is often helpful. <strong><a title="Drum Sex" href="../../yoga/DRUM-SEX/BRENT-LEWIS/CDS-004127.aspx">Drum Sex</a></strong> 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. <strong><a title="Venus Gong" href="../../yoga/Venus-Gong/Sotantar-Simrat-Singh/CDS-004120.aspx">Venus Gong</a></strong> by <a title="Sotantar Simrat Singh" href="../../artists/Sotantar-Simrat-Singh.aspx"> <strong>Sotantar Simrat Singh</strong></a> and <strong><a title="Gratitude (Relaxing Native American Flute Music)" href="../../yoga/Gratitude-%28Relaxing-Native-American-Flute-Music%29/David-and-Steve-Gordon/CDS-004141.aspx">Gratitude (Relaxing Native American Flute Music)</a></strong> by <a title="David and Steve Gordon" href="../../artists/David-and-Steve-Gordon.aspx"><strong>David and Steve Gordon</strong></a> surely come to the aid of a perfect meditation routine. The soothing music from the CDs will surely enable the individual&#8217;s consciousness to merge with the universal consciousness and be at one with god. Yoga must always be practiced under proper guidance. <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s from us such as <strong><a title="Refining the Spirit" href="../../yoga/Refining-the-Spirit-DVD/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002369.aspx">Refining the Spirit</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Mind and Meditation (4 DVD Set)" href="../../yoga/Mind-and-Meditation-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002400.aspx"> Mind and Meditation (4 DVD Set)</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Vitality and Stress (4 DVD Set)" href="../../yoga/Vitality-and-Stress-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002435.aspx">Vitality and Stress (4 DVD Set)</a></strong> will surely help a person in developing the perfect physique and mind through proper practice of  Yoga.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: left" title="Yoga Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/sacred_music.jpg" alt="Yoga Music" align="left" />There are certain key points that one must keep in mind before practicing Yoga. Proper attire is necessary before doing Yoga. Wearing proper <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> is a necessity. Wearing right kind of yoga clothes help one to practice the asanas and  different poses with all ease. The <strong><a title="Yoga  clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> 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 <strong><a title="posters and pictures" href="../../sc/Posters-and--Pictures/1.aspx">posters and pictures</a></strong> is a good idea. The sights will elevate a yogic mind to a spiritual high. Use of proper <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Yoga and meditation rugs" href="../../sc/Yoga-and-Meditation-Rugs/1.aspx">yoga and meditation rugs</a> </strong>is a good idea. Spirit Voyage offers different kinds of <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> which are not only soft, but are durable and easy to wash.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> 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.</p>
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		<title>Heal yourself with Chakra Energy Balancing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The article talks about the benefits of Chakra Energy Balancing. This article also talks about the importance of music in Meditation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right" title="Chakra Energy Balancing with Yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/chakra.jpg" alt="Chakra Energy Balancing with Yoga" align="right" />With 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&#8217; 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 &#8211; Yoga. There are many forms of Yoga such as <strong><a title="kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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 &#8221;Yuj&#8221; or union. It is the union of the body and the mind along with the universal consciousness.</p>
<p>It is believed that there are eight chakras in the human  body. And by regular practice of <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a title="yoga books" href="../../Yoga-Books.aspx">yoga books</a></strong> on Chakra Energy Balancing which will help you with deeper insights.</p>
<p>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. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> with its entire gamut of <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s and <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs aims to help a beginner by providing various resources for generating key insights into yoga. Artists like <strong><a title="Yogi Bhajan" href="../../artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx">Yogi Bhajan</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Harijiwan Khalsa" href="../../artists/Harijiwan-Khalsa.aspx">Harijiwan Khalsa</a></strong> have shred with us their knowledge to make our lives better.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: left" title="Music for Yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/chakra1.jpg" alt="Music for Yoga" align="left" />Next 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. <strong><a title="Vitality and stress" href="../../yoga/Vitality-and-Stress-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002435.aspx">Vitality and stress</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga for Balanced Chakras" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-for-Balanced-Chakras-DVD/GuruTej-Kaur/DVD-002338.aspx">Kundalini Yoga for Balanced Chakras</a></strong> are some of the <strong><a title="Yoga  DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which will surely help a person in helping understand yoga. These Yoga DVDs will surely develop one&#8217;s perception towards the Chakras in the human body and give methods to balance them.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">Meditation music</a></strong> CDs such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Meditation" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Meditation/Harijiwan-Khalsa/CDS-004149.aspx">Kundalini Meditation</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Gratitude" href="../../yoga/Gratitude-%28Relaxing-Native-American-Flute-Music%29/David-and-Steve-Gordon/CDS-004141.aspx">Gratitude</a></strong> by David and Steve Gordon will  surely enhance a person&#8217;s meditation routine. Another <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a> </strong>CD such as <a title="Heart as wide as the world" href="../../yoga/Heart-As-Wide-As-The-World/Krishna-Das/CDS-004126.aspx"><strong>Heart as wide as the world</strong></a> will surely your meditation routine, a blessed one.</p>
<p>Chakras lead to enhanced outlook towards life. Yoga should be practiced under the proper guidance of a yoga instructor. Proper <strong><a title="yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">yoga mats</a></strong> are a must for every yoga session. The <strong><a title="yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">yoga mats</a></strong> 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&#8217;s currents. Wearing the right kind of <strong><a title="Yoga  clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> 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. <strong><a title="Spirit voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> 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.</p>
<p>Liberate yourself from the veils of life with yoga and meditation and experience an eternal bliss and joy.</p>
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		<title>Yoga Music and its benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right" title="Yoga Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/yogaMusic.jpg" alt="Yoga Music" align="right" />The 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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> is an online music company that aims to aid the individual in his/her quest to spiritual enlightenment by offering a range of <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s. This pioneer online music site also boasts different yoga boks, yoga accessories like yoga rugs, <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong>, meditation cushions, <strong><a title="yoga clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">yoga clothes</a></strong> and other stuffs.</p>
<p>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 <strong><a title="yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">yoga mats</a></strong> that offers non-slip performance with superior cushioning and resilience.</p>
<p>Spirit Voyage offers varying apparels and clothing that aptly complement the yoga sessions of an individual. There are <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> clothes for men and women, men&#8217;s yoga tops and yoga pants. These <strong><a title="yoga clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">yoga clothes</a></strong> 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.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: left" title="Meditation Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/masterUrMind2.jpg" alt="Meditation Music" align="right" />Any form of Yoga, be it <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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. <strong><a title="Yoga  music" href="../../Yoga-Music.aspx">Yoga music</a></strong> have definitive energetic charge, which when coupled with modulation and rhythm, have strong effect on mind. <strong><a title="Meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">Meditation music</a> </strong>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. <strong><a title="Mantras for the soul" href="../../yoga/Mantras-from-the-Soul/Guru-Amrit-Kaur/CDS-004158.aspx">Mantras for the soul</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Light of the Shabd guru" href="../../yoga/Light-of-the-Shabad-Guru/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002425.aspx">Light of the Shabd guru</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Kundalini Meditation" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Meditation/Harijiwan-Khalsa/CDS-004149.aspx">Kundalini Meditation</a></strong> are some of these.</p>
<p>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 <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which can truly educate a person about Yoga. DVDs such as <strong><a title="Mind and Meditation, a four DVD Set" href="../../yoga/Mind-and-Meditation-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002400.aspx">Mind and Meditation, a four DVD Set</a> </strong>by <a title="Click to view more by Yogi Bhajan" href="../../artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx"><strong>Yogi Bhajan</strong></a> and <strong><a title="Flow Yoga for Beginners" href="../../yoga/Flow-Yoga-for-Beginners/Shiva-Rea/DVD-002406.aspx">Flow Yoga for Beginners</a></strong> by Shiva Rea will surely help a person to understand the nitty-gritty of Yoga.</p>
<p>In addition to many of the Yoga DVDs and CDs that are there with <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong>, one can also browse through informative <strong><a title="Yoga books" href="../../Yoga-Books.aspx">Yoga books</a></strong> 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.</p>
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		<title>Few words on Aquarian Age Sadhana</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &#8220;Yuj&#8221; meaning &#8220;union&#8221;. 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. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> is an online music company that offers various <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which will surely aid a person to seek spiritual  heights.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: right" title="Practice Kundalini Yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundaliniSadhnaMusic1.jpg" alt="Practice Kundalini Yoga" align="right" /> Meditation is an important aspect of the various forms of Yoga such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a> </strong>CDs from Spirit Voyage. <strong><a title="Into grace" href="../../yoga/Into-Grace/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa/CDS-004057.aspx">Into grace</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa" href="../../artists/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa.aspx">Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Seasons of the soul" href="../../yoga/Seasons-of-the-Soul/Prabhu-Nam-Kaur/CDS-004161.aspx">Seasons of the soul</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Prabhu Nam Kaur" href="../../artists/Prabhu-Nam-Kaur.aspx">Prabhu Nam Kaur</a></strong> 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.</p>
<p>According to <strong><a title="Yogi Bhajan" href="../../artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx">Yogi Bhajan</a></strong>, 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:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>2. There is a way through every block. Looking for answers by delving deep inside one&#8217;s self will enable a person to find answers of every question.</p>
<p>3. When the time is on you, start, and the pressure will  be off. Most of the problem arise when we don&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>5. Vibrate the Cosmos. The Cosmos shall clear the path. Connecting with the universal consciousness enables the human mind to unblock itself.</p>
<p>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&#8217;s consciousness to the theme of the new aquarian age is a necessity. Practicising <strong><a title="Kundalini yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini yoga</a></strong> enables the mind to be at par with the changing times.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 10px; float: left" title="Aquarian Age Sadhana" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundalini.jpg" alt="Aquarian Age Sadhana" align="left" /> <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> enables you to practice yoga at the fullest by offering various <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which will surely enable a person to better his/her experience. We also offer a host of <strong><a title="Yoga books" href="../../Yoga-Books.aspx">Yoga books</a></strong> like <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga for Youth and Joy" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-for-Youth-and-Joy/Yogi-Bhajan/BKS-009140.aspx">Kundalini Yoga for Youth and Joy</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Dedicating your life to spirit" href="../../yoga/Dedicating-Your-Life-to-Spirit-%5Bpaperback-book%5D/WAH%21/BKS-009235.aspx">Dedicating your life to spirit</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Kundalini rising : explore the energy of awakening" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Rising--Exploring-the-Energy-of-Awakening/Various-Artists/BKS-009217.aspx">Kundalini rising : explore the energy of awakening</a></strong> which will thoroughly increase a person&#8217;s knowledge and understanding towards Yoga. Whenever a person wants to practice yoga, he/she must follow the proper procedures. The use of proper <strong><a title="yoga  clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">yoga clothes</a></strong> is highly recommended. The yoga clothes enable the body to freely move without straining. These <strong><a title="yoga  clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">yoga clothes</a></strong> also keep the body cool by working as a good ventilator. Useful yoga accessories like <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> or <strong><a title="Yoga rugs" href="../../sc/Yoga-and-Meditation-Rugs/1.aspx">Yoga rugs</a></strong> provide support to the practitioner and prevent slipping on the hardwood floors. These <strong><a title="yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">yoga mats</a></strong> and rugs help in keeping the body warm, conserving all the positive energies, generated during yoga practice, within the body itself.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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		<title>Include meditation and chanting in a Kundalini yoga session</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, 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. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> is an online music store that offers a host of <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s and <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../World-Sacred-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> and <strong><a title="yoga  music" href="../../Yoga-Music.aspx">yoga music</a></strong> CDs which will definitely aid a person in gaining key insights on Yoga.</p>
<p><img title="Meditation and Kundalini Yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/Meditation_kundali_yoga_music_2.jpg" alt="Meditation and Kundalini Yoga" align="right" /> <a><strong></strong></a><strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="../../kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> 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.</p>
<p>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<strong> <a title="Yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> 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 <strong><a title="yoga mats" href="../../sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">yoga mats</a></strong> are thus must-have in every yoga and meditation session.</p>
<p><img title="Practice Meditation with Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundali_meditation.jpg" alt="Practice Meditation with Music" align="left" /> 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. <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga on the  ball" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-on-the-Ball-DVD/Dr.-Gabrielle-Pelicci/DVD-002438.aspx">Kundalini Yoga on the ball</a></strong> by <a style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Dr. Gabrielle  Pelicc" href="../../artists/Dr.-Gabrielle-Pelicci.aspx"><strong>Dr. Gabrielle Pelicc</strong></a> and <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga for  Mental Clarity" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-for-Mental-Clarity-DVD/GuruTej-Kaur/DVD-002333.aspx">Kundalini Yoga for Mental Clarity</a></strong> by <strong><a title="GuruTej Kaur" href="../../artists/GuruTej-Kaur.aspx">GuruTej Kaur</a> </strong>will surely help in this regard.</p>
<p>In addition, there are many meditations that are silent, practiced in a profoundly transformative stillness called shuniya. Practicing Yoga wearing proper <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> is always a advisable. Yoga clothes help  achieve difficult postures and asanas while keeping the body cool. The <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="../../Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> from <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="../../">Spirit  Voyage</a></strong> are light colored and feature stylish cuts. Various <strong><a title="meditation music" href="../../World-Sacred-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga  DVD" href="../../Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s 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. <strong><a title="Seasons of the Soul" href="../../yoga/Seasons-of-the-Soul/Prabhu-Nam-Kaur/CDS-004161.aspx">Seasons of the Soul</a></strong> &amp;  <strong><a title="To be home" href="../../yoga/To-Be-Home/David-Newman/CDS-004156.aspx">To be home</a></strong> are some of the pieces which will surely help. Spirit Voyage offers various <strong><a title="Yoga books" href="../../Yoga-Books.aspx">Yoga books</a></strong> which provide an in-depth knowledge about different yoga types and asanas. The books such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga for youth" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-for-Youth-and-Joy/Yogi-Bhajan/BKS-009140.aspx">Kundalini Yoga for youth</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Kundalini Rising : Exploring the energy of Awakening" href="../../yoga/Kundalini-Rising--Exploring-the-Energy-of-Awakening/Various-Artists/BKS-009217.aspx">Kundalini Rising : Exploring the energy of Awakening</a></strong> which are good read for a person to increase his/her knowledge.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yoga is a five thousand year old art that has been at the heart of the human civilization. The benefits of yoga has been tremendous in making a person&#8217;s life healthy and blissful. Yoga and meditation, as a spiritual discipline, makes a person conscious about his inner-self and gifts him a healthy mind and body. Yoga is a wonderful way of healing oneself from within. There are some of the major branches of Yoga such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashthanga Yoga which have created different methods in achieving the objective of emancipating the lives of the individuals who practice it. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> is an online music company that offers various <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s that assist a person to practice various yoga forms. There are yoga books and audio instruction CDs which provides an in-depth knowledge on the various aspects and forms of yoga.</p>
<p><img title="practice Kundalini yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/Kundalini_yoga_1.jpg" alt="practice Kundalini yoga" align="right" /><strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> is an ancient technology that is designed to expand our awareness. Kundalini is the energy of our soul. Kundalini is the energy of consciousness and the awareness of the higher self. Kundalini is the energy of the cosmos that lies dormant within each individual. With the practice of Kundalini Yoga, one can become aware of the creative capacities and the radiant caliber. With Kundalini Yoga, we can relate the finite identities to our infinite identities.</p>
<p>Now, as we increase our awareness, we become more aware of our limits and the ways to which expand them by becoming more daring in our choices. After regular practice of Kundalini Yoga, we become creative and full of energy. The basic fact about Kundalini is that in every human being lies the power to be outrageously creative and Kundalini aims to tap this potential that lies dormant within them. Kundalini helps us realize who we really are and what is our purpose here. It helps us in warding off all those bad feelings, habits and emotions which restricts us from becoming true human beings in every sense. With Kundalini yoga, we can expand our awareness and as we expand our awareness we are able to go beyond our perceived conscious limits. We are empowered to make more daring choice and attain the energy to create bountiful and exciting lives.</p>
<p><img title=" Music and Kundalini yoga" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/Kundalini_yoga_2.jpg" alt=" Music and Kundalini yoga" align="left" />Spirit Voyage offers an extensive collection of Kundalini Yoga Cds and DVDs. <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD </a></strong>such as <strong><a title="Morning Yoga Stretch/evening Yoga relaxation" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Morning-Yoga-Stretch-Evening-Yoga-Relaxation---DVD/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa/DVD-002314.aspx">Morning Yoga Stretch/evening Yoga relaxation</a></strong> and<strong><a title="Weight loss by Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Weight-Loss-with-Kundalini-Yoga---DVD/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa/DVD-002315.aspx"> Weight loss by Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, both by world renowned <strong><a title="Nirvair Singh Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa.aspx">Nirvair Singh Khalsa</a></strong> will surely be a helpful id for the practioner. Spirit Voyage Kundalini Music category contains Gurmukhi chant, mantras and Kirtan that are ideal for Kundalini yoga and meditation.</p>
<p>A practice session in <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> typically comprises of 3 steps : Before beginning, tuning in and concluding a set. The exercises in the steps are beautifully crafted to suit a person. The session begins with the breathing exercise where one needs to be with the sensations of the body. Then, one needs to calm down and relax so as to achieve a meditative state. After that, begins the tuning-in procedure. The Adi Mantra is chanted while sitting in a comfortable position and with a straight spine. &#8220;Ong Na Mo&#8221; is chanted while keeping the hands in the prayer mudra and the hands at 60 degres from the chest and the base of the thumb pressing the sternum. And the concluding part is the various Yoga postures and exercises which help in bringing us back to the reality. After the exercises are done, it is recommended to sit in a normal pose and say a prayer of thanks. It is done by singing this song : &#8220;May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way on&#8221;. Then chant three long Sat Nam&#8217;s.</p>
<p>We also offer various <strong><a title="Yoga music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Music.aspx">Yoga music</a></strong> CDs and many other <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs which will surely make your yoga experience, worth it. Meditation music CDs such as <strong><a title="Gong the nucleus of sound" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Gong-The-Nucleus-of-Sound/Yogi-Bhajan/CDS-004113.aspx">Gong the nucleus of sound</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Yogi Bhajan" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx">Yogi Bhajan</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Sweet surrender" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Sweet-Surrender/Prema-Hara-%E2%80%93-Kamaniya-and-Keshavacharya-Das/CDS-004155.aspx">Sweet surrender</a></strong> by Prema Hara – Kamaniya and Keshavacharya Das will enlighten you. At Spirit Voyage, we also specialize in various <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong>. The Yoga clothes enable a person to practice the different poses with all ease. These <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a> </strong>are made of natural fabric and feature stylish cuts. Yoga accessories such as yoga rugs and<strong> <a title="Yoga Mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga Mats</a></strong> are also available with Spirit Voyage. Yoga mats from Spirit Voyage not only provide resilience but also prevent the positive energies generated within the body to get neutralized by reaching the floor.</p>
<p>Yoga is a process to unraveling the mystery of life. Finding the right path is always beautiful, especially when the path leads to self-enlightenment and invoke a feeling of eternal bliss.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The word Yoga means &#8220;yuj&#8221; which means &#8220;yoke&#8221; or &#8220;to unite&#8221;.Yoga and its various forms such as Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, all ultimately lead an individual&#8217;s consciousness to &#8216;yoke&#8217; with that of the universal consciousness. Yoga enables a person to think clearly and perform his/her everyday tasks with equal clarity [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word Yoga means &#8220;yuj&#8221; which means &#8220;yoke&#8221; or &#8220;to unite&#8221;.Yoga and its various forms such as Raja Yoga, <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, Hatha Yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, all ultimately lead an individual&#8217;s consciousness to &#8216;yoke&#8217; with that of the universal consciousness. Yoga enables a person to think clearly and perform his/her everyday tasks with equal clarity and concentration. A person&#8217;s ability to deal with the changing circumstances dramatically increases when he/she regularly performs Yoga. Meditation is an integral part of the Yoga routine. Meditation enables a person to delve inside himself/herself and become more aware of the surroundings and as a result, is able to concentrate on many things at once. Meditation, when it is done with music becomes more effective. Yoga instructors around the world are waking up to the healing properties of the music in Yoga. <strong><a title="Spirit voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit voyage</a></strong> is an online music stores that offers a host of <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong> which assist a person in delving deep into this beautiful centuries old phenomenon. <strong><a title="Crossing the Hour" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Crossing-the-Hour-DVD/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002387.aspx">Crossing the Hour</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Yogi Bhajan" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx">Yogi Bhajan</a></strong> and <a title="Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Ashtanga-Yoga-Beginners-Practice/Nicki-Doane/DVD-002420.aspx"><strong>Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice</strong></a> by <strong><a title="Nicki Doane" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Nicki-Doane.aspx">Nicki Doane</a></strong> are perfect <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong> which will surely aid a person.</p>
<p><img title="Kundalini yoga DVDs" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundali_yoga_dvd.jpg" alt="Kundalini yoga DVDs" align="right" /> Kundalini Yoga lays special emphasis on meditation and it has risen to become one of the most formalized style of Yoga that is currently taught throughout the world. A typical Kundalini Yoga class lasts for 60-90 minutes and has been divided into the following sections : 5-10 minutes of warming up, 30-45 minutes of Kriya, 5-15 minute lay-out and 11-31 minutes of meditation. A <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> session typically comprises of six major components : 1) tuning-in with the Adi Mantra, 2) pranayam or warm-up, 3) kriya, 4) relaxation, 5) meditation and 6) close with the blessing song, “May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You”. Practicing this entire session on proper Yoga mats helps in practicing some of the most difficult poses, without running the risk of injuring the body. These <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> or <strong><a title="Yoga rugs" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-and-Meditation-Rugs/1.aspx">Yoga rugs</a></strong> also assist us in another aspect. There is a tremendous amount of energy that resides in the body of a person. During the entire process of Yoga, a considerable amount of positive energies are re-vitalized. <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> prevent these positive energies generated within the body from coming in contact with the earth, and getting neutralized..</p>
<p>A perfect Kundalini Yoga session must begin and conclude in the same way. There is a specific purpose of these tasks and they should be done correctly. Before actually beginning the Yoga routine, a person must sit quietly and focus on his/her breath. But unlike the normal breaths, these breaths must be from the belly. A person is required to calm down and create a virtual space around his/her body. In the next step, the tuning-in, a person must chant the &#8220;Adi mantra&#8221;. While sitting down in a meditative posture with an erect spine and hands clasped making a sixty degree angle with the chest while the thumb touches the heart. While focusing on the third eye point, one must chant &#8220;Ong na Mo&#8221; which means &#8220;I call on the infinite universal consciousness.&#8221; The vibration which occurs in us automatically tunes into the higher consciousness. The next chant is the &#8220;Guru Dev Na Mo&#8221; which means &#8220;I call on the divine wisdom&#8221;.This chant connects us with our higher selves.</p>
<p><img title="Practice Kundalini yoga with Music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundali_yoga_music.jpg" alt="Practice Kundalini yoga with Music" align="left" /> Now, since the session connects us with our higher selves, we need to honor this. Proper <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> do just that. They not only enable us to be at par with our higher selves but also enable us to practice the Yoga without any inhibitions. The <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> are durable and will last long. Concluding a Kundalini Yoga routine is another important aspect. The concluding exercises brings a person back to reality. The set of exercises are a series of stretches and finally a meditation. The meditation should be done by concentrating at the heart center. A happy conclusion is to sing this song: &#8220;May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way on&#8221;. Repeat. Then chant three long Sat Nam&#8217;s. &#8220;Saaaaaaaaaat&#8221; is long and &#8220;Nam&#8221; is short.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Sprit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Sprit Voyage</a></strong> boast prominent artists like <a title="Liquid Mind" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Liquid-Mind.aspx"><strong>Liquid Mind</strong></a>, <strong><a title="Dya Singh" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Dya-Singh.aspx">Dya Singh</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa.aspx">Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa</a></strong> who have rendered their soulful voices into music CDs like <strong><a title="Into grace" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Into-Grace/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa/CDS-004057.aspx">Into grace</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Dya Singh 300" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Dya-Singh-300/Dya-Singh/CDS-004098.aspx">Dya Singh 300</a></strong> which amply help a person in his desire to know Yoga. Yoga has been phenomenal in helping shape the lives of the people to make them healthier, happier and holier.</p>
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		<title>Life and the Eight Chakras</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yoga has had a profound impact on human mortals since time immemorial. This five thousand years old phenomenon has been at the heart of the Indian civilization through the ages. Thousands of people worldwide are now practicing this beautiful phenomenon to enjoy a blissful and healthy life. There are many benefits which come out by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="Life and the Eight Chakras" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/chakra.jpg" alt="Life and the Eight Chakras" width="186" height="166" align="right" />Yoga has had a profound impact on human mortals since time immemorial. This five thousand years old phenomenon has been at the heart of the Indian civilization through the ages. Thousands of people worldwide are now practicing this beautiful phenomenon to enjoy a blissful and healthy life. There are many benefits which come out by the regular practice of Yoga. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word &#8220;Yuj&#8221; which means &#8220;union&#8221; or &#8220;to unite&#8221;. Meditation or &#8216;Dhyana&#8217; is an integral part of Yoga. Meditation enables a person to delve deep inside oneself. Meditation makes us deal with everyday stress and also helps us to reach a state of mindfulness. Listening to music while performing meditation enables the mind to focus on a single point. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> is an online gifting company that offers various <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs which aid a practitioner to achieve a total state of mindfulness.</p>
<p>Yoga, be it Kundalini Yoga, Ashthanga Yoga or Hatha yoga is always a doorway to a healthy state of the mind and body. Spirit Voyage offers various <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong> collections that are suitable for morning practice and evening practice. <strong><a title="Mind and meditation" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Mind-and-Meditation-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002400.aspx">Mind and meditation</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Yogi Bhajan" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx">Yogi Bhajan</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Shiva Rea complete music and DVD collection" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Collections/Shiva-Rea-Complete-Music-and-DVD-Collection/COL-000068.aspx">Shiva Rea complete music and DVD collection</a></strong> by Shiva Rea are some of the <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which will enable one find inner peace and explore the spiritual sides of yoga.</p>
<p>According to the science of <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, there are chakras or energy fields between the spine and the human energy field. These energy spots vibrate at different frequencies and hold certain power within them. This powers enable us to better our experiences on Planet Earth. By tuning in to this power centers, we become internally empowered to deal with life. As a result, we live a more wholesome and energetic life. Now, yoga professes that there are eight energy centers or Chakras in the human body, namely, Root chakra, Sex chakra, navel Chakra, Solar Plexus, Heart Chakra, Throat chakra, Third eye, Crown Chakra and the aura. These chakras are stated in an ascending order of their presence in the body.</p>
<p><img title="Life and the Eight Chakras" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/chakra1.jpg" alt="Life and the Eight Chakras" width="186" height="166" align="left" />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 turn them into positive emotions. The Anahatha or heart chakra which is located at the heart enables a person to attach himself/herself towards the unbiased universal love.</p>
<p>Next 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 enables us to connect with the divine.</p>
<p>So, chakras are a really intrinsic element when it comes to deciding who we are and what we become lies in how these chakras are handled. <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> lets one connect with oneself by creating a set of Yoga exercises and meditation routine which enable us to properly nurture these chakras. The exercises must be done under proper guidance and proper yoga   clothing is one of the basic requisites for yoga practice. <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> enable us to carry out all the asanas without hindering the body movement. Spirit Voyage offers <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> that are made in natural fabric. All the clothes are white colored. The stylish cuts and comfortable attributes of the yoga wear guarantees cent percent comfort to the practitioners.</p>
<p>There are other Yoga accessories which immensely help in practicing Yoga. <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> enable a person to perform the entire routine,preventing slipping on hardwood floors. These <strong><a title="Yoga Mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga Mats</a></strong> from <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> are available in different colors. These mats can be easily stored,  cleaned, and rolled up to bring along to the yoga class. There are various other <strong><a title="Yoga Books" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Books.aspx">Yoga Books</a></strong> which provide valuable insights into Yoga and its mysteries. <strong><a title="Meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">Meditation music</a></strong> CDs such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Meditation" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Kundalini-Meditation/Harijiwan-Khalsa/CDS-004149.aspx">Kundalini Meditation</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Harijiwan Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Harijiwan-Khalsa.aspx">Harijiwan Khalsa</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Gratitude" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Gratitude-%28Relaxing-Native-American-Flute-Music%29/David-and-Steve-Gordon/CDS-004141.aspx">Gratitude</a></strong> by David and Steve Gordon will surely enhance a person&#8217;s meditation routine. Another music CD such as <a title="Heart as wide as the world" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Heart-As-Wide-As-The-World/Krishna-Das/CDS-004126.aspx"><strong>Heart as wide as the world</strong></a> will surely your meditation routine, a blessed one.</p>
<p>Connect with your innerself, be empowered to enjoy a more complete and meaningful life.</p>
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		<title>What is Kundalini meditation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rajiv.shaw</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yoga refers to a set of physical and mental exercises that tends to unite the body,mind and the soul. The five thousand years old science of yoga has lived through generations because of the immense benefits that mankind has derived from it. Any yoga forms, be it <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, Hatha yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, it helps a person in re-inventing oneself, making the person healthy, happy and holy. Yoga derives from the Sanskrit word, &#8220;Yuj&#8221; meaning &#8220;to unite&#8221; or &#8220;unity&#8221;. The unity here is the union of the body and the mind. Meditation, one of the important aspects of yoga, is a discipline through which a person becomes more aware of his inner self.</p>
<p>Music has a profund effect on the psyche f the human being. Since time immemorial, music and yoga are intrinsically related   to each other. Music has many therapeutic qualities aside from general   relaxation and stress relief. And in the realms of yoga, music is known   to create a quiet and inspiring atmosphere. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong>, an online music company, has an extensive collection of yoga and <strong> <a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and DVDs in store.</p>
<p>Kundalini meditation is a very integral part of <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> session and help a person to re-establish with one&#8217;s rhythm and enables   a person to talk to the higher self and appreciate the unique life. A daily round of Kundalini meditation cleanses the mind and helps us in   avoiding the mistakes and focus all our energies while becoming happier   and staying clear in our subconscious. The human mind witnesses around   50,000 different emotions and thoughts in a single day. Controlling all   of them is simply impossible. Meditation lets a person be in tune with the thoughts and let the emotions be without interfering in the daily   life. This enables the person to deal with stress and at the same time,   interact with others. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong> has a wide range of <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs which help a person to de-stress. <strong><a title="Into Grace" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Into-Grace/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa/CDS-004057.aspx">Into Grace</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Guru-Shabad-Singh-Khalsa.aspx">Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa</a></strong> and <strong><a title="Gratitude" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Gratitude-%28Relaxing-Native-American-Flute-Music%29/David-and-Steve-Gordon/CDS-004141.aspx">Gratitude</a></strong> by David and Steve Gordon are two such CDs which will surely make one find oneself again.</p>
<p><img title="Kundalini meditation" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundali_meditation.jpg" alt="Kundalini meditation" align="right" />The perfect place to practice Kundalini meditation is a   comfortable location which is quiet and neither too hot nor too cold.   Sitting on something supportive but soft is advisable. Most practitioners use sheep skin or good quality Yoga mats. People with   rigid body are advised to use a yoga and <strong><a title="meditation cushion" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Meditation-Cushions/1.aspx">meditation cushion</a></strong> to relieve pressure from their lower spine. <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> enable a person to carry out different Yoga poses with utmost ease, subtracting the fear of loosing the balance while performing the different poses. They also aid the person in keeping the positive   energies generated in the body during the yoga and meditation session and prevent it getting neutralized by coming to the contact of the earth. The positive energies are there in the body much after the   session is over, all because of proper <strong><a title="Yoga Mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga Mats</a></strong>. The perfect period of practicing Kundalini Meditation is anytime when a person is alert. Experienced meditators prefer morning 4-8am so that the energy stays with them throughout the day. Some also practice the   meditation round just before going to sleep so as to un-clutter their   minds for a deep sleep. Another vital component of the meditation   routine is the use of proper <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong>.   The material used to create the clothes enable a person to perform the   meditations in a perfect way. Many practitioners believe that meditation is a process to connect with higher self and they believe in clothes that honor this. The <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> on offer from Spirit Voyage are light, durable and are perfect for any Yoga routine.</p>
<p><img title="Kundalini yoga and music" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/kundali_meditation_1.jpg" alt="Kundalini yoga and music" align="left" />Understanding Kundalini yoga is a very important thing. Kundalini Yoga, the technology behind it can only be understood through proper guidance and under proper mentality. The <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong> collection from our site will surely make understanding Kundalini Yoga, a much easier affair. <strong><a title="Flow yoga for Beginners" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Flow-Yoga-for-Beginners/Shiva-Rea/DVD-002406.aspx">Flow yoga for Beginners</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Shiva Rea" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Shiva-Rea.aspx">Shiva Rea</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga to Detox" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-to-Detox-DVD/Maya-Fiennes/DVD-002378.aspx">Kundalini Yoga to Detox</a></strong> by Maya Fiennes, <strong><a title="Add Grace and prosperity with Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Add-Grace-and-Prosperity-with-Kundalini-Yoga---DVD/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa/DVD-002325.aspx">Add Grace and prosperity with Kundalini Yoga</a></strong> by <strong><a title="Nirvair Singh Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa.aspx">Nirvair Singh Khalsa</a></strong> are those <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s which will surely make you at one with yourself.</p>
<p>Kundalini meditation is all about getting to know oneself better and   handling the day to day challenges in a much better way. The meditation   routine will surely make you healthier, happier and holier. Rediscover   yourself today.</p>
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		<title>Different kinds of Meditation Techniques and their usefulness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meditation is a wonderful thing to know and to practice. To meditate is to delve deep into oneself. People generally meditate to achieve a non-dual state. Meditation is a fundamental practice in many religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam and others. A person who practices meditation achieves deep enlightenment and increases one&#8217;s compassion and becomes one with Supreme. Meditation can be practiced silently or through deep listening with the help of music. Music has a profound effect on the mind and the body of the listener. Soothing tunes or sacred mantras calm the body and create a clarity of the mind. A person can derive the maximum benefits out of a meditation session by listening to meditation music. <strong><a title="Spirit Voyage" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/">Spirit Voyage</a></strong>, an online <strong><a title="yoga music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Music.aspx">yoga music</a></strong> company offers a range of <strong><a title="meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">meditation music</a></strong> CDs and <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s that one may browse and make the right pick.</p>
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Yoga and its various forms such as <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga have a meditation session in them. The mind is an important component in the human body. It has to be directed in order to achieve a specific objective. Thus, meditation becomes very useful. There are various kinds of meditation techniques which are very useful. There are two broad meditation techniques which carry all the types of meditation. Furthermore, there are various meditation techniques such as Breath Watching, Walking Meditation, Empty Mind Meditation, Transcendental Meditation. The different meditation techniques are discussed below:</p>
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<li>Concentrative Technique &#8211; Here, one is required to focus one&#8217;s thought into a particular object that is outside. The aim is to cancel out all other thoughts while concentrating on a single thought. There must be no room for any other thought or feelings. The mind must be at the moment. This meditation technique can also be done with open eyes, anywhere, like in front of the ocean or a mountain. <strong><a title="Meditation music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Meditation-Music.aspx">Meditation music</a> </strong>CDs like <strong><a title="Kundalini Meditations Vol. 1" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Kundalini-Meditations--Vol.-1/Sat-Jot-Singh/CDS-004174.aspx">Kundalini Meditations Vol. 1</a></strong> and<strong> <a title="Silent Moonlight Meditation" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Silent-Moonlight-Meditation/Gurunam-Singh/CDS-004159.aspx">Silent Moonlight Meditation</a></strong> will assist a person in this regard.</li>
<li>Non- Concentrative Technique &#8211; It is also known as mindfulness meditation. It is about being fully aware of one&#8217;s thoughts and feelings. Focus on a particular object is not needed. One needs to be fully aware about the thoughts and happenings occurring around the body. Judging the thoughts is not required. A practitioner must only be aware of what is happening around and within himself/herself. One can consult <strong><a title="Yoga DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-DVD.aspx">Yoga DVD</a></strong>s such as <strong><a title="Mind and Meditation (4 DVD Set)" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Mind-and-Meditation-%284-DVD-Set%29/Yogi-Bhajan/DVD-002400.aspx">Mind and Meditation (4 DVD Set)</a></strong> by <a title="Click to view more by Yogi Bhajan" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Yogi-Bhajan.aspx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Yogi Bhajan</strong></span></a> and <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga for Relaxation - DVD" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yoga/Kundalini-Yoga-for-Relaxation---DVD/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa/DVD-002355.aspx">Kundalini Yoga for Relaxation &#8211; DVD</a></strong> by <a title="Click to view more by Nirvair Singh Khalsa" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Nirvair-Singh-Khalsa.aspx"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Nirvair Singh Khalsa</strong></span></a> for achieving that perfect meditative state.</li>
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<p><img title="meditation techniques" src="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/yogablog/wp-content/themes/default/images/meditation_technique_1.jpg" alt="meditation techniques" align="left" />Meditation must be practiced under proper guidance and right kind of accessories are also important. Proper <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> are one of the most important part of meditation. The human body is a storehouse of energy. The energy or the positive vibrations that are developed in the body during a meditation session run the risk of getting neutralized. <strong><a title="Yoga mats" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Yoga-Mats/1.aspx">Yoga mats</a></strong> prevent these energies from getting neutralized by creating a sort of a barrier between the earth and the body. Furthermore, these mats are also good for the spine and offer excellent grip during the entire Yoga session. Another important fact of meditation is that a person must be absolutely comfortable while doing it. Wearing good quality <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> is a good idea. <strong><a title="Yoga clothes" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/Yoga-Wear.aspx">Yoga clothes</a></strong> must be comfortable and should be light colored. Spirit Voyage offers a variety of yoga wear for men and women. There are men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s yoga wear for <strong><a title="Kundalini Yoga" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/kundaliniyoga.aspx">Kundalini Yoga</a></strong>, yoga tops, yoga pants, jeweleries in store. All yoga apparels are white in color and is good for the psyche and the nervous system. These clothes are made of cotton and thus do not cling to the body.</p>
<p>Start a day with meditation and enlighten yourself. Incorporate some soulful music in your daily session to make it much more pleasing. Meditation music sung by renowned singers such as <strong><a title="Snatam Kaur" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Snatam-Kaur.aspx">Snatam Kaur</a></strong>, <strong><a title="WAH!" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/WAH%21.aspx">WAH!</a> </strong>and <a title="Donna De Lory" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/artists/Donna-De-Lory.aspx"><strong>Donna De Lory</strong></a><strong> </strong>will definitely enrich your meditation experience. At Spirit Voyage, the meditation music section have different categories for specific   meditative practices. There are categories for healing and deep relaxation. There are meditation music for <strong><a title="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Kundalini-Sadhana-Music/1.aspx" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Kundalini-Sadhana-Music/1.aspx">Kundalini Sadhana</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Healing and Massage Therapy Music" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Healing-and--Massage-Therapy-Music/1.aspx">Healing and Massage Therapy Music</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Music for Relaxation" href="http://www.spiritvoyage.com/sc/Music-for-Relaxation/1.aspx">Music for Relaxation</a></strong> and more. Soothe your mind, body and soul with Spirit Voyage meditation music collection and lead yourself towards an ethereal voyage of eternal bliss and joy.</p>
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