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Music to breathe with
Music for Savasana (rest pose)
Narration for Savasana or Study
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The name of the type of Yoga you are learning is
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
These are Sanskrit words. English translations are:
Ash = Eight tanga= Limb
Vinyasa = Breath + Movement
Yoga = Yoke, United, Working together
The purpose of asana (poses) is to help everything in your life and body to connect and work together smoothly. When you practice the Ashtanga Series, you aim to breathe smoothly and rhythmically. Each inhale lasts 3-4 seconds and each exhale lasts 3-4 seconds. To train the mind to focus on this rhythmic breath, you can use music with a regular, easy-to-hear beat (60 bpm - beats per minute). Inhale-2-3-4, Exhale-2-3-4. It could also be a walz count Inhale-2-3, exhale-2-3. Below is a piece using a Sanskrit mantra (affirmation) for clearing obstacles. I have looped it so it can last long enough to do 5A and 5B Sunsalutes and longer..
It's a video, but there is nothing to see.
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha (Removing of Obstacles)
Original Length (8 minutes)
Extended Length (14 minutes)
Extended Length (21 minutes)
Extended Length (60 minutes)
The name of the final pose of Yoga asana is
Savasana
This is a Sanskrit word.
Shavasana is the pronunciation of the Sanskrit word “savasana.” It's a resting and restorative pose, or asana, typically used at the end of a yoga session. The Sanskrit word actually means “corpse pose,” because students practicing this pose lie face-up on the ground, arms and legs comfortably spread, eyes closed.
Death is an uncomfortable word for many, but it is really a beautiful part of life. It is profound rest. It is necessary to create space for new creations. Every day has an ending as we lay down to rest. Sometimes our mind is so busy that we find it difficult to rest (sleep). Savasana is a time to train your mind to empty out so there is space for new inspiration.
One way I help a busy mind to slow down or focus is to count my breaths.
In savasana, try "the perfect 10" breath.
Without changing your natural breath, think "inhale 1, exhale ohm. Inhale 2, exhale ohm. Inhale 3, exhale ohm etc." until you arrive to the number 10. If you can do this easily, your mind is in a relaxed state. If your thoughts wander, you will realize that you got to some number and you stopped counting. No problem. Simply bring your attention back to the beginning "Inhale 1, exhale ohm." and see if you can get to 10. Never judge yourself with this. Each day is different. You are not "better" if it is easy or "worse" if it is hard. It's just information about your current mindscape.
Sometimes I choose to use music to help it focus on rest. The selected music here often helps me to drop down into a dream-like or sleep-like state. When this happens and I come out of savasana, I can feel very relaxed and alert. I also use this music some days to take a mid-day savasana (a.k.a. nap). It can also be effective background music when wanting a calm atmosphere. Some I use with clients during healing sessions.
Lastly, some of the lyrics are touching and profound. This includes "The Most Important Yoga" which is a narration more than music. I have listened to it dozens of times to remind me of what is really important in life. The visual on this is amazing (incredible poses by an Australian Yogi). I suggest you DON'T watch it the first time. Close your eyes and listen first time.
HINT: You could make a savasana playlist on whatever platform you use. This is basically my Spotify Playlist.
Savasana Music
Heart of Gaia
Faith's Hymn
The Waves We Give
432 Hz Manifest Miracles
Savasana Music
Grounded
Be Still
The Rising
The Rain is Falling Down
Some useful
Yoga Thoughts
by advanced Yogis
Sometimes I come across a video by an advanced Yogi that I find so useful, I don't want to misplace it. These may be useful to you, also.
HINT: I suggest LISTENING to the narration first before watching it. The words are paired with the yogi practicing poses. When I watch, I don't focus well on the narration--not that it's a problem to watch. Typically, I will listen to the narration during savasa or resting with my eyes closed.
Narrations
The Most Important Yoga
The Flow of Breath
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