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So how is Yoga music different from ... say Meditation music?

Yoga music helps you to calm and concentrate

Well, I find that the music that is often chosen to accompany the practice of the asanas is a balanced, up beat music which has a sufficiently calming effect to allow you to concentrate fully on perfecting the particular yoga position your trying.

The music is often a form of chant or repetitive melody which allows you to deepen your breathing and relax....With the music helping focus your breath, the taking of each position becomes easier.

Haven't you often heard your yoga teacher say,

'get your breathing right and the position will follow or you'll be able to stretch further into it ...'

Meditation music however, is slower, more down beat and repetitive.

Next time you're in a class where a meditation segment follows your yoga practice see if you can perceive the change in the type of music.

I find that often some form of Tibetan chant is used as the meditation music following the yoga music to allow the voice of your yoga teacher to permeate into your mind over and above the music and instill those positive thoughts and guided relaxation...

In my opinion, there is nothing more beneficial, if you've had a lousy day, than going to a yoga class, tuning into the music, concentrating on the yoga positions and poses and just letting go of all anger and annoyance.

The music has a calming effect, helping me to breathe deeply and allow the tension to drain away. If you're interested in why the choice of music has such a profound effect, I touched on it in The Sounds of Yoga.

Kacy also seems to have a similar opinion ....

Yoga Exercises - Yoga Music The Call Of The Forest v Swan Lake

Contributed By: Kacy Carr

Have you never questioned yourself why you are not one of the millions of people worldwide practising Yoga. People in that many numbers don't get it wrong in choice of exercise on how to keep fit and healthy.
Research behind Yoga exercise has proven to many disbelievers that it is very affective on infected body departments like the mind - joints and muscles.

Yoga exercises practised under the guidance of an expert is the best route to take on your first introduction. Instructors can show you the best techniques on how to combat stress and stiffness of the joints.

Yoga moves and poses encourage the muscles to become fully toned up while at the same time going to work relaxing the nervous system. The power of Yoga should never be underestimated.
Body organs are not ignored. Yoga exercises see to the body organs in the way of a rub down similar to that of a massage where it helps detox the body to rid waste toxin build up in the body.

What does yoga involve is a common question asked by newcomers, well the answer to that is yoga gives you control over two things - one is your breathing and the other is the physical exercise which helps improve strength and flexibility.

(I actually think that the yoga teachers are very particular in their choice of yoga music. It's quite often new age music and music which has the correct beats per minute to stimulate the alpha waves in your brain - Author's insert)

Music to be played in the background of a yoga class will be picked accordingly to create an atmosphere for what ever exercise is taking place.

Orchestral tunes set the scene for a serene and mellow feel. Meditation music will relate to comforting sounds - sounds such as the call of the forest, whistling birds and wind chimes.

Concentration is very important when in the sedate calm world of meditation - so therefore the music has to be suitable. For Example the famous ballet swan lake would never of had the same affect if those graceful moves were performed to the tune of I'm a Yankee Doodle dandy.

Invigorating noises that please the mind can help improve yoga exercise. The word Yoga is like music to some people's ears due to the fact that they get to keep in shape while increasing lubrication of the ligaments, tendons and joints.

Health matters are behind many a person's involvement with yoga because of its amazing results, helping to ease pain and pressure. Why not make the most healthiest decision in your life and let others ask themselves why they are not part of the now million and ONE people doing yoga.

100% fit in mind body and soul is what healthy living is all about. With yoga you claim what is rightfully yours control.

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