Yoga and Music
Yoga caters to rejuvenating the tired body and joining the mind, body and soul in unity. What could be more soothing if this form of exercise is paired with music? Music designed specifically for Yoga is readily available on the CDs and Internet. Practitioners who have a keen ear and wish to enhance their exercise benefits can either buy it from a music store or simply download from the Internet by paying a minimal fee or absolutely free.
Music can be of good assistance when practicing Yoga. Yoga and music are like hands in glove.
Today multitudes of people are enjoying the benefits of yoga and the concept of ‘yoga and music’ is gaining popularity. Some select traditional music that accompanies the flow of the yoga moves, while others prefer Gregorian chants, classical symphonies and pop music.
An interesting form of yoga practice is the Nada yoga that focuses on an inaudible sound that vibrates from within the body rather an external source. Alternatively, practitioners can use Nada yoga chants to assist them with performing this exercise. It can be practiced everyday for time duration of 15 minutes and you must be willing to concentrate on this simple piece of music for a complete feeling of being united eternally with the universe through sound.
‘Yoga and music’ is intended to balance the mind by inhibiting distractions. Thus, the music is segregated in many genres like Celtic music, American flute music, Meditation music, Classic music, World music, Nature relaxation and Special yoga music.
Yoga meditation or relaxation music serves as an excellent background score for yoga, especially for beginners. It helps in enhancing the concentration power and calms the cluttered mind. Nada music can especially help beginners; learn the divine art of yoga.