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Track Listings
| 1. Ghungate Ke - The Lucknow Project |
| 2. Om Hari Om/Sharanam Ganesha - Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band |
| 3. Purnamadah - Shantala |
| 4. Bolo Ram - Wah! |
| 5. Cerulean - Ben Leinbach & Geoffrey Gordon |
| 6. Davaki - Karnamrita Dasi |
| 7. Bangles - Niraj Chag |
| 8. El Bosque Eterno de los Ninos - Amounsulu |
| 9. Moods of Kirtan (Siksastakam) - Gaura Vani & As Kindred Spirits |
| 10. O Rama - Susheela Raman |
| 11. Hanuman Baba (Dub Farm Remix) - Krishna Das |
| 12. Sira - Ablaye Cissoko & Volker Goetze |
| 13. Offering Chant - Lama Gyurme & Jean-Philippe Rykiel |
| 14. Bliss - Yogini |
Editorial Reviews
To be released on September 14th, Yoga is Putumayo's first CD release featuring songs selected to accompany yoga practice and serve as a relaxing soundtrack for daily life. Rooted in ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions, the practice of yoga has evolved over the past 5,000 years. Adopted by millions of people around the world, yoga provides a vehicle for greater health and spiritual awareness. Music has long had a close relationship with yoga, particularly in the Bhakti tradition, which incorporates musical chants into its practice. Yoga features renowned musicians from around the world. British-born, South Indian artist Susheela Raman duets with Kenyan singer Ayub Ogada on the harmonious "O Rama." Krishna Das, who is the best-known US performer of traditional Indian kirtan-style music, demonstrates call-and-response chanting on "Hanuman Baba (Dub Farm Remix)." Costa Rican group Amounsulu create a serene atmosphere by blending sitars and glass bottles on the song "El Bosque Eterno de los Niños (Children's Eternal Rainforest)." On "Bolo Ram" celebrated western devotional musician Wah! sings a tranquil verse that is believed to bring bliss to all who chant it. Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band are known for their beautiful, melodic chanting as displayed on "Om Hari Om/Sharanam Ganesha (Refuge)." Yoga also features the collaborative world fusion group The Lucknow Project, US kirtan artist Gaura Vani And As Kindred Spirits, renowned producer/musician Ben Leinbach and percussionist Geoffrey Gordon, bhajan and kirtan singer Karnamrita Dasi and British producer Niraj Chag. Rounding out this eclectic collection are Swedish musician and teacher Yogini, Senegalese singer Ablaye Cissoko with German trumpeter Volker Goetze, husband and wife duo Shantala and Bhutanese monk Lama Gyurme with French pianist Jean-Philippe Rykiel.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Tony Theil
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First, I applaud Putumayo for making a recording that exceeds 60 minutes. "Yoga" is 71:32 minutes as identified on the back jacket. I hope this sets a new trend for Putumayo, whose CDs average around 45 minutes.
"Yoga" is the best compilation of music intended for yoga that I have come across. It certainly fulfills the function to aid breath with movement. The repetitive sound (mantra/kirtan chants) is also conducive for meditation. Unlike other compilations which are a fusion of new age-easy listening-lounge music; this collection retains its purpose of devotional music, creating an ambience that can be appreciated by the practioner.
The musicians are superb. To Putumayo's credit, they list the albums from which the selections were taken......I will certainly order a couple of those listed.
I spend 20 minutes each morning on my yoga practice and find tracks 1-4, 5-10 and 11-14 are sufficient time for each session. These tracks are also appropriate for start-up of slower stretching movements.
"Yoga" is the best compilation of music intended for yoga that I have come across. It certainly fulfills the function to aid breath with movement. The repetitive sound (mantra/kirtan chants) is also conducive for meditation. Unlike other compilations which are a fusion of new age-easy listening-lounge music; this collection retains its purpose of devotional music, creating an ambience that can be appreciated by the practioner.
The musicians are superb. To Putumayo's credit, they list the albums from which the selections were taken......I will certainly order a couple of those listed.
I spend 20 minutes each morning on my yoga practice and find tracks 1-4, 5-10 and 11-14 are sufficient time for each session. These tracks are also appropriate for start-up of slower stretching movements.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Amaranth
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Putumayo's "Yoga" is one of the world music label's best compilations yet. It perfectly suits yoga, meditation, Pilates. It's incredibly serene, like a cup of jasmine tea. The music is deeply thoughtful, drawing on Hindu, Buddhist, and African traditions.
"Yoga" opens with the Lucknow Project's peaceful "Ghungate Ke." Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band from New Orleans have the jazzy "Om Hari Om." Susheela Raman's "O Rama" as well as Ablaye Cissoko&Volker Goetze's "Sira" blend African with Indian music. There are meditative instrumentals such as Ben Leinbach&Geoffrey Gordon's "Cerulean" and Amounsulu's "El Bosque Eternal de los Ninos",a tribute to a Costa Rican rainforest preserve. Amounsoulu makes a flavorful blend of Latin and Indian music. Wah! sings a powerful ode to Rama. Karnamrita Dasi, who grew up in an American ashram, sings an ode to Krishna's human mother, Devaki. Krishna Das, one of the premier American singers of Hindu kirtans (devotional songs) has a remix of his ode to Hanuman, the monkey god (Heart As Wide As The World,Live on Earth) "Offering Chant" is a unique collaboration between blind pianist Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Gyurme. It sounds like an Anglican hymn. One can imagine it being sung in some proper Episcopal church. It's a Tibetan Buddhist chant with a Western classical sensibility. The closing song, "Bliss", is a cosmic meditation from Swedish singer Yogini.
"Yoga" is a perfect blend of East meets West. It's incredibly peaceful; music DOES have the power to quiet the mind. Niraj Chag and Susheela Raman also appear on Putumayo's India. This album also goes well with Putumayo Presents: Asian Lounge and Music From the Tea Lands. This music is sonic nirvana!
"Yoga" opens with the Lucknow Project's peaceful "Ghungate Ke." Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band from New Orleans have the jazzy "Om Hari Om." Susheela Raman's "O Rama" as well as Ablaye Cissoko&Volker Goetze's "Sira" blend African with Indian music. There are meditative instrumentals such as Ben Leinbach&Geoffrey Gordon's "Cerulean" and Amounsulu's "El Bosque Eternal de los Ninos",a tribute to a Costa Rican rainforest preserve. Amounsoulu makes a flavorful blend of Latin and Indian music. Wah! sings a powerful ode to Rama. Karnamrita Dasi, who grew up in an American ashram, sings an ode to Krishna's human mother, Devaki. Krishna Das, one of the premier American singers of Hindu kirtans (devotional songs) has a remix of his ode to Hanuman, the monkey god (Heart As Wide As The World,Live on Earth) "Offering Chant" is a unique collaboration between blind pianist Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Gyurme. It sounds like an Anglican hymn. One can imagine it being sung in some proper Episcopal church. It's a Tibetan Buddhist chant with a Western classical sensibility. The closing song, "Bliss", is a cosmic meditation from Swedish singer Yogini.
"Yoga" is a perfect blend of East meets West. It's incredibly peaceful; music DOES have the power to quiet the mind. Niraj Chag and Susheela Raman also appear on Putumayo's India. This album also goes well with Putumayo Presents: Asian Lounge and Music From the Tea Lands. This music is sonic nirvana!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By shakti smith
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sean Johnson has done a fantastic job curating here: he has chosen songs from around the world--so we not only have Indian and American kirtan, but African and European musicians. The obvious more 'famous' (and excellent) choices are here, like Krishna Das and Jai Uttal, but we also have many lesser known Yoga musicians. So there is alot to discover here. I find that this CD is mellow enough to play in its entirety for a Massage session as well as for a Yoga class (I'm a healer and Yoga teacher). And the songs are interesting and unique. And its such a soothing collection. Many songs move me. It is truly healing music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Relaxing and Spiritual CD
Enjoyed both the Yoga and World Yoga CD's by Putumayo but of the two I like this one the best. Great for meditation, prayer, and/or relaxation!
Published 18 days ago by buber1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative booklet
Good music and I love it has the small booklet to check all singer and the meaning of the song. I use it to do Yoga and sleep time. My spirit come back once I listen these songs.
Published 18 days ago by Phuong K. Vo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent collection
With the exception of track 2 , I loved all the songs. Great collection. Great for meditation and background music...
Published 2 months ago by Amir M. Sharifi-zanjani
3.0 out of 5 stars
pretty good
The music is good for Yoga, has enough variation to keep me listening. I still wish I could preview music from this site before buying...
Published 2 months ago by Fancy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for Palates as well
I started with Yoga and love it but now I focus on palates. I have a large collection of beautiful music to work out to and this is a great addition. I'd suggest it.
Published 2 months ago by Sam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really great CD
I absolutely love this CD. Tracks # 2 and #13 are my favorites, though most of the other ones are also very good. Whats great about this CD is almost all the songs are great. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Wohl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cannot believe how many times I have listened to this! Amazing
This music is both soothing and energizing. Even my 6yo & 7.5yo enjoy it and will protest if I move to switch it thinking they are tired of it.
Published 4 months ago by Caroline E. Day
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it !
Great selection, varied and interesting but not so much so as to be jarring. Nice for meditating at the end of a long day.
Published 4 months ago by L. Haschart
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful music
this collection of yoga music puts you in the right mood and has a great variety of artists. I recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars
great yoga mix
Im a yoga teacher and am always looking for new music for classes, this is a great mix. Love it.
Published 5 months ago by Yogagirl
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