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The CD's liner notes define satori as "the indescribable experience of sudden, intuitive spiritual realization." That may be, yet unless you are a serious student of yoga or a fan of its ancient musical traditions, you may struggle to reach such a state while listening to these improvisations for shakuhachi flute (Riley Lee) and koto (Gabriel Lee, no relation). The recording's mood is almost somber and contrasts noticeably with Oriental Sunrise and Sanctuary, two splendid Riley Lee discs that offer a broader, more expressive tonal range. Here a stronger Oriental mood is conveyed, and the notion of stillness is pursued with such earnestness that the final result (to Occidental ears) is ultimately a state of inertia. While composers sometimes refer to the use of silence as an overt creative element in their works, Satori relies so heavily on the approach that it seems as though Lee's flute is being filtered through a dense fog, and from a substantial distance. Satori, originally recorded in 1983, seems best suited to serious-minded yoga practitioners and those who prefer to adorn their meditative states with only the most minimal of audio embellishments. For such people, this disc could be the answer to prayers. For others interested in shakuhachi music, the two aforementioned discs are likely to be more satisfying choices. --Terry Wood

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1.		Yoga Groove "Whether you teach active yoga or just enjoy practicing yoga in your home, this is perfect to keep you moving." -ACCENT WEEKLY "This is not your mother’s yoga music Composed/performed/produced by DJ Free, his keyboards, Native flute and distinctive chanting flow along grooves laid down by master percussionist Brent Lewis…the overall feel is richly layered, a kind of primal naturalness mixed with an edgy urbanity. If one’s style of yoga, dance, or movement is highly energetic, this could be the perfect motivator." -NAPRA REVIEW "On Ice...DJ Free and Peter Schimke made sure all their musical chromosomes were properly aligned before hauling in a posse of luminaries, local and otherwise, to put the glisten on their first non-soundtrack collaboration. even as a simple augmented duo, the programming whiz and keyboardist-around-town slide accross genre boundaries with Olympic-caliber grace, mixing potentially unwieldy elements - shuffly house-music tectonics, serious jazz piano, and high-disco string pyrotechnics - as though they were water." -CITY PAGES Award winning artist Soulfood (Best IMAX Score) and master percussionist Brent Lewis join forces to create the follow-up to the best selling Yoga Rhythm. Rhythmic percussion by master percussionist Brent Lewis, who has studied with drum masters from around the world; has performed with a long list of artists (Smokey Robinson, Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker); can be heard on Oliver Stone’s JFK and three IMAX scores; and composed for the Australian Ballet. Keyboards by classically trained, acclaimed jazz pianist Peter Schimke, who has provided musical direction for Academy Award nominee David Lynch and Julee Cruise. Rhythmic percussion, keyboards, bass, flutes, woodwinds, chants and exotic instrumentation create the prefect backdrop to a yoga class or that after-yoga get-together. Yoga/movement practitioners consulted in the creation of the music! See all Editorial Reviews (12)
2.		Satori - Music For Yoga And Meditation Editorial Reviews Amazon.com The CD's liner notes define satori as "the indescribable experience of sudden, intuitive spiritual realization." That may be, yet unless you are a serious student of yoga or a fan of its ancient musical traditions, you may struggle to reach such a state while listening to these improvisations for shakuhachi flute (Riley Lee) and koto (Gabriel Lee, no relation). The recording's mood is almost somber and contrasts noticeably with Oriental Sunrise and Sanctuary, two splendid Riley Lee discs that offer a broader, more expressive tonal range. Here a stronger Oriental mood is conveyed, and the notion of stillness is pursued with such earnestness that the final result (to Occidental ears) is ultimately a state of inertia. While composers sometimes refer to the use of silence as an overt creative element in their works, Satori relies so heavily on the approach that it seems as though Lee's flute is being filtered through a dense fog, and from a substantial distance. Satori, originally recorded in 1983, seems best suited to serious-minded yoga practitioners and those who prefer to adorn their meditative states with only the most minimal of audio embellishments. For such people, this disc could be the answer to prayers. For others interested in shakuhachi music, the two aforementioned discs are likely to be more satisfying choices. --Terry Wood (7)
3.		Music for Yoga No Description Available No Track Information Available Media Type: CD Artist: MUSIC FOR YOGA Title: MUSIC FOR YOGA Street Release Date: 02/06/2007 Domestic or Import: Domestic Genre: NEW AGE COLLECTIONS (3)
4.		Yoga Rhythms by Shiva Rea I have to say this is hands down my favorite cd to practice yoga to. The beginning sets me in the zone, the middle tracks all continue my focus as well as adding in beats which help me strive deeper in my practice. And the ending is too beautiful for words. This cd takes me on a journey and if it is the kind of music you like it will surely do the same for you. I recommend this to everyone I know!!! (11)
5.		Music for Yoga and Other Joys Jai Uttal—premier world music composer and 2003 Grammy® nominee—offers a moving mix of melody, rhythms, and chants with Music for Yoga and Other Joys. Known for his eclectic blend of East-meets-West sound, Jai offers listeners his first album created especially for yoga practice. More than 60 minutes of sensual music featuring dotar, electric guitar, and slide tamboura, all complemented by Jai’s full, golden-toned voice. Produced in collaboration with Ben Leinbach. Also an excellent choice for meditating, gardening, driving, and bodywork. See all Editorial Reviews (28)
6.		Yoga Zone: Music for Yoga Practice No Description Available No Track Information Available Media Type: CD Artist: YOGA ZONE Title: MUSIC FOR YOGA PRACTICE Street Release Date: 09/15/1998 Domestic Genre: MEDITATION (14)
7.		Yoga One Take a journey into tranquility with Yoga One; a collection of world, dub, and chillout meditative grooves, each consciously chosen to remind you to breathe and help you become one with yourself and the world around you. Selected from the Quango roster, this collection of songs has been carefully sequenced by Amy and Michael Caldwell to follow the flow of a yoga practice at their San Diego studio, Yoga One. Chillout master Cantoma, Bliss, Thievery Corporation, Christophe Goze and Bittersweet all provide a hypnotic soundtrack to today’s modern yoga experience. Get away from the stress of everyday life and elevate your consciousness to the next level with Yoga One. (11)
8.		Yoga Rhythm This is better suited for active yoga classes, but the flow and tempo of this CD is outstanding. The rhythms are enchanting and you will find many students tapping theirs toes and letting lose. Not good for gentle, slow or relaxing classes, this is best for active yoga and magnificent for flow style yoga. The theme expressed through the entire CD was power and softness, the true hatha. Nice ease into the practice at the beginning of the CD, very nice transition into a heat building portion of the practice, and one of the best transitions I've ever heard from a yoga CD into cool down and Sivasana. A must have CD, I lost the first CD and this is one of the few that I'm replacing out of the entire 20 CD case filled with Yoga music I had lost. (7)
9.		Yoga Moods Find Inner Balance - Discover a mellow spot where you can unwind, feel centered and renew your body, mind and spirit. This serene set of richly satisfying chill/lounge grooves has been carefully handpicked by renowned yoga-instructor trainer Beth Shaw and exclusively mixed by the Gordon brothers (Buddha-Lounge, Hotel Tara). Together they have created a transcendent soundtrack for yoga sessions and chilling out, featuring an incomparable line up of leading global electronica artists such as Jens Gad, The Moontrane Conductors, Achillea, Hands Upon Black Earth, Peter Mergener and Althea W. These sensuous beats from Europe create a relaxed atmosphere you can enjoy anytime. This soothing set of hypnotic rhythms, blissful vocals and ethereal atmospheres is the elegant alternative for everything from yoga to dinner with friends, unwinding after work or just cocooning at home. "Set the mood & enhance your groove – the perfect tone for yoga practice." - Beth Shaw Founder, YogaFit See all Editorial Reviews (6)
10.		Yoga Zone: Music for Meditation I first wrote off this CD which made me think again. When I teach Yoga I don't want the music to dominate the sessions; that takes away the focus. After listening to Yoga for meditation, I felt this collection suited well for my kind of Yoga posture practise. As I keep the volume low, it brings in the right amount of music to my sessions. The first track - Brief Repose - wakes you up; I find it nice to start a Yoga session with this, even Sun Salutation fits in. Then it is time to start with standing postures as you get deeper into practise with the track by Tim Story (Conversation in the Rain); As your body and mind unfolds and awakens the energy within, the strings let you get deeper into your Self. The Shanti Mantra by Ravi Shankar lets one be in peace as you hold the Triangle and reflect. Espana and the Beauty Within lets you continue the stillness you achieve in an asana. It feels nice to open up to the Cobra as the Theme from in Search of Angels starts. Tibet Pt. 2 is kind of eerie for an asana or meditation; suggest do something where you don't reflect too much here. Night in the Land is a nice change of tune and pace as you beautifully hold the seated spinal twist and enjoy the energy rising and subsiding along the spine. Out of time and Threes slows your postures a bit, but this is where practise the seated bends and variations and hold still'er and longer! Angel's flight helps you enliven as you work your dorsal side. Special Place is ideal as you practise the corpse and later meditation. Before I go by Yanni helps bring everyone back to the present, and gets them on the go with a relaxed and a refreshed perspective to deal with the present. As I finish my session, I start to wonder there is an incredible number of ways you can mix the tracks with the different postures. All in all, this is a nice collection to add variety for Yoga practise. (7)
11.		The Spirit of Yoga Music to ease stress away and promote peace of mind. Ideal for yoga, meditation, healing, whenever the attention is directed inward toward that dynamic place of stillness. Featuring Grammy nominated Jai Uttal chanting and on dotar and Manose Singh on bamboo flute. See all Editorial Reviews (11)
12.		Planet Yoga: Music for Yoga, Meditation and Peace If you ever attended a yoga class where background music was played or if you have read any yoga magazines, chances are that you are familiar with most of the artists compiled under this two-Cd album. Names such as Krishna Das, Jay Uttal, Deva Premal and Rasa, just to name a few, are some of the great artists grouped here. Even if you don't practice yoga, but enjoy listening to world (or trance) music, you'll probably enjoy this tape as much as I do. The first Cd has Indian healing chants but performed by westerners, (as Krishna Das writes on the intro to the booklet); so if the lyrics are Indian, the music is not. It may fall in the category of enviromental or acoustic which makes it more appealing for our western taste. The second Cd is instrumental and more suitable for a meditation or relaxation practice. The insert booklet comes with illustrations of a basic yoga class with asanas or poses familiar to anyone who has practice yoga. I listen to this album on my way to and from work and it really takes my worries away from rush hour. The music selection is excellent and there are a few tracks that have quite an upbeat tempo, you'll probably will want to dance to. The best thing about this compilation is that you get all these great artist in one single album, so you save some bucks having to buy each single one. I'm sure this album will become a bestseller soon. (9)