Posts Tagged ‘music in Yoga’

Importance of Listening to Japji Sahib and daily Banis

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Japji Sahib and BanisIn every religion, prayer is a deliberate practice of building a spontaneous connection with the greater power. Prayer is the source of healing power and energy. Every religion has its own form or way of prayer. Prayer also has its own language for all. Someone chants hymn, someone just meditates and someone listens to devotional songs, verses and mantras as a way of praying to the Supreme power. Japji Sahib is a devotional song or sacred chant composed by Guru Nanak Dev which is now followed and practiced by every Sikh all over world. Japji Sahib is a recitation or a daily bani of the Sikhs. Spirit Voyage, the online music company, offers a collection of audio and video products which focuses on the meditative practice of reciting Japji and other such daily banis. Bani Pro, Japji Sahib by WAH!, Japji – Song of the Soul by Guru Raj Kaur and Daily Banis – 2 CD set by Amarjit Kaur are few among the available collection.

Japji Sahib is a song or composition with a Mool Mantra in the beginning and 38 sacred hymns and an ending Salok followed by it. The Japji comes in the very beginning of the Guru Grantha Sahib. It is considered as the most significant ‘set of verses’ or Bani. The Japji Sahib and daily Banis are recited everyday to control the human soul from getting absorbed in the earthly thoughts. Recitation of Japji redeems an individual from the cycles of birth and death. Prayer helps to erase all the bitterness and negativity from a human being and opens the heart to receive the divine love. It helps to change our outlook and perspective towards each other and towards the world. Prayers build a direct communication between the mortal beings and the Omnipotent power. Yoga or meditation is also another way of connecting the human soul with the divine entity. And when the ancient Vedic art, yoga, is practiced with soulful yoga music, it ensures the best result. One can take help of any suitable yoga DVD from the available ones at Spirit Voyage.

Japji SahibYoga is the science, art and philosophy of uniting the human mind, body and soul in a single chord. Thus, it creats a balance between these three important components. Every form of yoga, be it Kundalini yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga or Karma yoga, focusses on the particular goal of achieving Moksha. Moksha is the ultimate liberation from the reincarnation cycle of birth and rebirth, by developing the self-awareness level of a human being. And to increase the level of self-awareness one needs to pull the mind from every thoughts and center it on a particular thought. Daily practice of meditation helps to concentrate on a single thought. Soothing meditation music, if incorporated in meditation, wards off all the tensions and anxieties from the mind and thus helps it to relax. Meditation music leaves a calming effect on the human mind and takes it to a higher level of spiritualism where one can feel the divine presence within.

Spirit Voyage has an admirable collection of useful yoga music CDs and DVDs on each and every form of yoga like general yoga, Kundalini yoga, Ashtanga yoga etc. These audio and visual collection will help the yoga aspirants to learn and practice yoga properly. One just needs to pick the perfect yoga DVD and experience the blissful life ahead. Budhha Lounge 7, An ancient Muse, Kundalini Meditation are few of the music CDs which will transform the mind into a world of divine purity and tranquility. So, practice yoga and listen to the daily Banis and merge the human soul with the Supreme Being.

Practice Meditation, the Art of being Centered

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Kundalini YogaYoga has been one of the foremost way of making the lives of the people better by bringing them face-to-face with the truth that they are looking for. Yoga is a tradition that has existed since the last 5 thousand years and so the exercises that constitute Yoga, such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Asthanga Yoga are some of the time-tested formulas to well-being. The benefits of Yoga last even after the routine. Yoga is done by people to better their health without risking any injury to their body. The meaning of the word ‘Yoga’ is union – the union of the body, the mind and the soul, which is very essential for the day-to-day life. The initial benefit that a person experiences is a tremendous emancipation of the physical aspect. The mental benefits are far more subtle and when they are experienced, a person becomes much more conscious of his well-being.

Physical benefits from practicing Yoga of any form, be it Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Asthanga Yoga are immense. Yoga improves flexibility, it improves balance, it reduces pain, it helps in toning muscles, it immensely helps in relaxation. When Yoga is practiced with various Yoga music being played in the background, the over-all benefits are magnified and the entire routine of Yoga is much more an effective affair. Spirit Voyage, a renowned Music company, offers a host of Yoga Music CDs and DVDs which can be equally effective in making a Yoga session really fruitful. Music by prominent artists like Snatam Kaur, Nirinjan K. Khalsa and Gurmukh, make the entire experience surrounding Yoga a much more blessed affair. Music, thus becomes an indispensable part of Yoga because we all know that it has the power to heal both the body and the mind of the person who listens to it.

Meditation: Communion with SupremeMeditation makes up the basis of Yoga. Each and every Yoga routine begins and ends with meditation. Meditation helps in calming the body and thus in a way, helps in preparing it for the Yoga routine. The post-Yoga meditation brings the body back to the normal state and in a way, prepares it for the challenges of the day ahead. Meditation is the sure shot way of connecting to one’s soul and so teaches the human body to be centered around itself. This makes the individual feel contended with himself or herself and so helps the same person deal with the problems more effectively. A meditation routine can be best accompanied by meditation music. Spirit Voyage offers a huge range of meditation music CDs that will immensely help the entire process of meditation.

There a host of Yoga DVDs and meditation music CDs that will come to the aid of various practitioners. 1000 Years and Beyond is one such Yoga DVD which will easily satiate the thirst of knowledge of every Yoga student. Another Yoga DVD that will help the person to carry out Yoga routine successfully is Peace of mind in stressful times. If you are looking out for a music CD for meditation, then Sound Peace and Liquid Mind complete music collection are just apt for the purpose. An important aspect of meditation are the meditation malas. These malas help in the entire process of meditation by calming the mind by being the anchor during such routine. Meditation has made the lives of many people throughout the world, a much more healthier and fitter affair.

Deal with the change and stress with massage therapy music

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Yoga has been one of the most advanced exercises of its time as it has been here since the past 5,000 years. Since it has got its anchors in the past, it has definitely seen the ups and downs of the time and has the answers to some of the most complex problems known to man. Yoga means union of the body, mind and the soul. Everyday practice of yoga results in the emancipation of the individual’s conscience which helps that person to cope with various day-to-day problems in a far more effective way. Any Yoga, be it Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Asthanga Yoga helps an individual connect with the divine soul or the almighty. Yoga music, when played alongside such Yoga routine, magnifies the benefits for the person.

Yoga MusicMeditation is one of the most intrinsic part of Yoga. Meditation makes the person get back to his own self. The person is then able to deal with the stress and strain that the world has to offer. Times have changed a lot. Changes are much more rapid now. Human relationships have changed to a point when conversations and the non-verbal cues are not as simple as they look. There are a lot of benefits that emerge from meditation. Meditation make the person emerge happier and stronger. Meditation music CDs from Spirit Voyage make the entire meditation process a much more blessed affair. Jewels of Silence and Sound Massage are perfect for any Yoga student who is in the look-out for that perfect meditation music CD to enrich his experience. Meditation is thus the art of finding the center.

There is another practice which plays an equally effective role in helping an individual cope with the stress and strain that the world has to offer, everyday. Besides various Yoga procedures like Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Asthanga Yoga, massage therapy helps to release the bottlenecks that are created during the day and which result in various kinds of pain. The much needed oxygen reaches the muscles, easing the tension. It has been one of the best ways to release fatigue and tensions. Doctors from the world-over are waking up to the proven benefits of massage therapy and are employing it to cure many diseases like high blood pressure, arthritis etc. The session can be even more beneficial when massage therapy music from Spirit Voyage is played during the course of time. It helps in speeding up the recovery. Massage and music therapy has been proven to alter brain patterns and offer therapeutic help for patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

There are many message therapy music that a person can look-after for having that perfect massaging experience. There are many Yoga DVDs in the market which offer help for that perfect messaging time. Flow Yoga for beginners is a perfect Yoga DVD that will induce relaxation. Along with it, Kundalini Yoga for Relaxation from Spirit Voyage is also another Yoga DVD to reckon with. These Yoga DVDs, when they are played alongside the message help in fastening up the process of relaxation. Stress is one of the most common cause of people not being happier with themselves. Too much stress makes the person find difficulties in every situation. Yoga music from Spirit Voyage helps the individual turn over a new leaf and find answers to all the problems without failing in any sphere of life.

Basic Rules for Practicing Yoga

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Yoga is the art of living a sound and healthy life. By enhancing the present status of mind, body and soul and by uniting these three prior elements in a single chord one can lead a perfect righteous life. Different forms of yoga like Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga or Kundalini yoga are practiced for ages to help in synchronizing mind, body and soul. Originated in India thousands of years ago, this art and philosophy of yoga implies teaching all people, the steps towards a stress-free life. Regular practicing of various yoga exercises like yoga postures or asanas, breathing exercises or Pranayama, ensure a calm and relaxed state of mind. A healthy mind indicates a healthy body. And yoga when practiced with meditation promises double benefit as meditation wards off all the unwanted thoughts and worries from human mind, thus making it pure like a crystal. Both yoga and meditation yield best result if a little bit of yoga music or meditation music can be incorporated in the practicing.

Basic Rules of YogaThe main aim of yoga is to achieve the ultimate physical, mental and spiritual well-being of a human being. There are some basic rules which should be kept in mind while practicing yoga. It is advisable for those who learn and practice yoga all by himself, to know these basic yoga norms, or else it may turn harmful. The Yoga DVD offered at the online music company, Spirit Voyage, contains these valuable tips on yoga along with the details illustration of every yoga postures. These DVDs are suitable for all, be it beginners or practitioners. People from allover the world who are day by day showing interest on yoga, find these Spirit Voyage yoga CDs and DVDs truly beneficial. Yoga In Motion by Shakta Kaur Khalsa or Refining the Spirit DVD by Yogi Bhajan are just appropriate for all the yoga aspirants.

The best time to practice yoga is morning as it makes a person free for the whole day from the tension of taking time out for doing yoga. If doing yoga in morning is not possible for someone then he must choose a particular time and stick to that time everyday. It is advisable to practice yoga on a regular basis because irregularity will not bring the proper result. There is no need to practice yoga twice in a day but at least 15 to 20 minutes in a day should be alloted for doing this at the beginning and then gradually increase it to 1 hour. Try and find a clean, airy, calm and noiseless corner at home, play some soothing yoga music and make the atmosphere perfect for doing the sadhana. A mindful work like doing yoga must be done silently. So, talking or conversing with other person at that time is better to avoid.

Tips on YogaThough there is no restriction on normal food habit but the meal-timing is an important factor in yoga practicing. Doing yoga with full stomach is strictly disapproved by the yoga gurus. One can take a light meal an hour before doing yoga. It is always advisable to maintain a proper diet and stay away from any kind of spicy food, fast food, coffee, alcohol or drugs. Try to keep the mind fresh and tension-free at the time of doing yoga otherwise it may hamper the concentration level. Generally during illness one should stop yoga practicing and for women, it should be stopped during their menstruation periods. Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson or Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff, Sharon Ellis can help the practitioner by enlightening him with vast knowledge on yoga.

Apart from Yoga books, Spirit Voyage also offers a collection of Yoga DVD, CD on every form of yoga be it Kundalini yoga or Ashtanga yoga. The soulful music of these CDs and DVDs paired with the heart-touching soulful voices of Snatam Kaur, Wah!, Donna De Lorry, Gurmukh, Deva Premal and other legendary singers enrich the collection and make the sadhana more blissful. Another collection of soothing meditation music promises to fill up the heart and reunite the human mind, body and soul with the divine power.

Join a yoga class to stress out and relax

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Yoga has emancipated the lives of millions of individuals the world over by making them healthier, happier and stronger. Yoga and its benefits are not just limited to these three words. Its real effects go far deeper into the human conscience. A person, when he practices Yoga, not only becomes aware of his short-comings, both physical and mental, but also atains the knowledge to fight these faults and emerge as a better human being. The person will treat each and every problem as it comes and will find life a much more happier journey to travel. Yoga in any form, be it Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga or Asthanga Yoga relaxes an individual to prepare him for the day ahead and the challenges that lay before him. Yoga, thus has tremendous benefits.

Yoga for healthy and blissful lifeYoga and Yoga asanas are not as easy as they look but are really tough to master. Practicing incorrect Yoga poses can be a challenging task if done without proper guidance. The beginner runs the risk of injuring himself/herself and the injuries are really painful. Yoga, including Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Asthanga Yoga is an ancient art that helps in creating a sense of union in body, mind and spirit. It brings us that much needed balance that we require in order to cope with the day-to-day challenges. An important part of Yoga is Meditation. Any Yoga routine begins and ends with meditation. Meditation Music brought to you by Spirit Voyage, a premier music company, will immensely help an individual to concentrate better during the meditation.

Starting Yoga by going to a yoga class is a perfect beginning anyone can imagine. A Yoga class is beneficial for many reasons. There are teachers who work one-on-one with his students and offers knowledge, both spiritual and physical which guide a person throughout the day. Yoga classes are bonding time where one can gain valuable insights in Yoga by fellow practitioners. Today, many Yoga classes play various Yoga music and meditation music sung by popular artists like Snatam Kaur, Guru Singh and Gurmukh, which help in creating a perfect environment for practicing Yoga. Any person who is interested in emancipating his/her life can safely start with Yoga. The best part of practicing Yoga is that it can be done regardless of the age or body type. Ofcourse, there are some restrictions for the person who has just come out from some illness but anyhow, Yoga can be done if anyone believes in oneself. Size and fitness level do not matter because there are modifications for every yoga pose. Proper clothing is also a necessity when one thinks of starting Yoga. Clothes that do not slip, that can handle the pressure, the stress and strain of various Yogic procedures are preferable. Spirit Voyage offers the right clothings for men and perfect clothings for women who want to begin practicing Yoga.

Spirit Voyage offers a host of Yoga DVDs which play a significant role in preparing a positive environment in the Yoga classes. Mind and Meditation is a Yoga DVD collection which gives valuable insights into Yoga and its various facets. Another Yoga DVD that has a substantiative credibility is Yoga Shakti and it can benefit immensely when played along with the Yoga routine. Yoga music in a Yoga class makes the right conditions for the body to come at par with the mind and make the practitioner emerge happier, stronger and fitter.