Guest guest Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I will sometimes play music though it is not what is traditionally done. Play something that is soothing but nondistracting. Nature sounds, instumentals, chanting or anything that you resonate to will work. Since it is not part of a traditional practice anyway, there is no right or wrong. I love Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, and Dave Stringer. Shanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hello Shanna, In my home practice I have set up a playlist on I-Tunes. It starts with opening prayer by Sharath. I have a mix of energetic and contemplative songs in between (only instuments, no verse). Closing prayer. Then I usually play Deva Prema's version of the Gyatri Mantra while in Savasana. I come out of the savasana into silence. In that silence... I do my devotional practice. Jaya... ashtangayoga , Shanna <lashannasmall wrote: > > I will sometimes play music though it is not what is traditionally done. Play something that is soothing but nondistracting. Nature sounds, instumentals, chanting or anything that you resonate to will work. Since it is not part of a traditional practice anyway, there is no right or wrong. I love Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, and Dave Stringer. > > > Shanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 There's always some noise int he background when I practice. Sometimes I purposely use music, sometimes not. But, when I teach, 90% of the students prefer music. I don't have a problem with that. I'm there to guide, not to dictate. I did read a very interesting article about ADD (attention deficit disorder) in the US. One symptom is the constant need for " white noise " . You know how some can only fall asleep with a radio or television in the background? Those with ADD are calmer with some constant noise in the background. I teach in an urban setting. Most of my students have a lot of stresses in the their lives and come to the mat for relief. Without that background noise, it would take much more than the 90 minutes we have together for them to relax. For now, I use music as part of the path for most of my students. ashtangayoga , Shanna <lashannasmall wrote: > > I will sometimes play music though it is not what is traditionally done. Play something that is soothing but nondistracting. Nature sounds, instumentals, chanting or anything that you resonate to will work. Since it is not part of a traditional practice anyway, there is no right or wrong. I love Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, and Dave Stringer. > > > Shanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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