Yogi Music

Many of you have asked about the music I listen, what it is and where you can you find it...

It is based on the chanting of powerful Sanskrit mantra. I use this type of music in the background of my yoga classes and reiki sessions to add the sacred power of the mantra to the practice as well as to invite students to go deeper into themselves.

A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated mentally or out loud (chanting) or sung, usually as a call and response (Kirtan). The word “mantra” can be broken down into two parts: “man” meaning “mind” and “tra” which means transport or vehicle. Mantra is literally an aid to meditation, that can assist transporting our minds to a meditative state. If you ever get the chance to go to a live Kirtan you definitely should go - it is such an uplifting experience!

Here a few of my favourites....

Gayatri Mantra

Gayatri is the oldest and most powerful mantra. It conveys gratitude to the sun and universal energy and is said to fill the faithful chanter with all the potential energy in the cosmos and help you attain enlightenment.

"Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Diimahi

Diyoyonah Prachodayatt".

Ganesha Mantra

Ganesh is the remover of obstacles and his mantra is is used to inspire transformation and change. It is an excellent simple mantra to start off with.

"Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha"

Lokah Samastah

This is a beautiful heart opening mantra that translates roughly to: May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for al

“Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu”

Jai Saraswati

This mantra is dedicated to Saraswati the goddess of learning and wisdom and one of the 3 sacred rivers in India. It is also the lineage of the yogic tradition which I have studied.

“Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Pahimam

Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Rakshaman”

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