| "> | | | | to a melody. When we chant mantras, the |
| There are so many music choices today when | | | | repetition of the yoga of sound (Naad Yoga) helps |
| searching for relaxation music. Relaxation music | | | | us focus our minds and awaken our |
| helps us to re-connect with our innate being. We | | | | consciousness. Naad Yoga (mantra) uses sound, |
| live "in" music; Great music nourishes us in ways | | | | tone, rhythm, singing and listening in order to |
| we do not even realize. It inspires us, relaxes us, | | | | awaken the consciousness and create new |
| energizes us-- in short, it heals us and keeps us | | | | vibrations.Using chanting mantras to create these |
| well. | | | | vibrations is the highest form of |
| When we speak of Zen Music, we are looking for | | | | self-communication. |
| perfect silence, that moment of inner peace. The | | | | Chanting mantras has become more popular since |
| goal is to calm the mind, ease the body and | | | | the popular recording by the Benedictine Monks of |
| meditate. | | | | Santo Domingo de Silos, Spain, who sold over 4 |
| When selecting Zen music for meditation, there is | | | | million copies in forty-two countries. Since then, |
| something important to bear in mind. What we | | | | we have seen more and more kirtan artists and |
| really want to achieve is possible with meditation. | | | | mantra music being performed in yoga studios |
| Selecting the best music for meditation can be | | | | and various yoga events. |
| serene, tranquil or instrumental music. It helps | | | | All being equal though, no matter what style of |
| achieve improved self esteem and a relaxed | | | | music meditation one is looking for, the music |
| state of mind. | | | | should never distract from the meditations. |
| Mantra Music, however, are sacred texts chanted | | | | |