The Yoga of Drum and Chant [Soundtrack]

Jim Donovan (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 14, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Jim Donovan Music
• ASIN: B0017SW4ZS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. AH 11:48

2. Om Hum So Hum 11.:31

3. Hum 11.22

4. Om 12:50

5. Osain 11:25

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Connecting You with the Artist's Instructions, December 29, 2008

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Ironically, I haven't yet purchased this item, though I'm about to. I was looking at this CD on Jim Donovan's website (jimdonovanmusic.com) and found his written instructions for enjoying this CD there. I came to Amazon to listen to clips of the tracks and noticed there were no reviews. I thought it would be helpful to paste the instructions from Jim's site here to assist you in evaluating this recording.

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The Yoga of Drum and Chant is more than just music for entertainment. It is an active tool created to assist you in the discovery of profoundly effective ways to achieve mental clarity, emotional balance, deep relaxation and total in-the-moment presence.
The music on this disc blends the ancient art of chanting with powerfully simple organic hand drumming.

Track Listing

1. AH 11:48

2. Om Hum So Hum 11.:31

3. Hum 11.22

4. Om 12:50

5. Osain 11:25

Here are a few suggestions to assist you in actively participating with this music. Headphones can significantly improve your overall experience.

1. Use your voice. Allow yourself to create the vocal tones you hear. It's important to use whatever tone or pitch feels comfortable for your voice. You may also feel free to start and stop the mantra as your breath allows. Take breaks if you feel any strain in your throat. Take deep breaths and exhale as much air as you can with each of the sounds you make. Resist the urge to judge yourself or the quality of your voice. Perfection is unimportant. Be where you are.

2. Drum along. Grab your favorite drum, or even just play the rhythms with your hands on your legs. Pay attention to alternate your hands throughout the patterns. Consistent hand-to-hand alternation is very helpful to induce relaxation. Feel free to simplify the patterns whenever needed.

3. Drum and chant together. To gain a deeper experience, try doing steps 1 and 2 together. Simplify any of these suggestions as needed.

4. Spend time in silence. Spend at least 2 minutes or more in complete silence following the use of this CD. Absorb the moment. Enjoy the silence.

5. Take a self-inventory. Spend a few moments both before using this CD noting any points of tension within your physical, emotional, mental or spiritual parts of you. After you are finished, again check in with yourself and take notice of any changes that may have occurred within you. This time is your opportunity to witness any self-growth that may be taking place.