Yoga Music
My friend Rusty had a recent post where he was looking for recommendations for “music to do Ashtanga to“.
Traditionally, Ashtanga is without music. And the mention of music and Ashtanga in some circles will certainly elicit a look of distain if not an outright objection. So, let’s call it Ashtanga based vinyasa. Or just vinyasa - except you do the primary series postures, hold bhandas and breathe the Ujjayi breath.
Ok, if I was outside next to an ocean, I might feel differently about not using music. The ocean would provide a nice rhythm. But most of the time, I like music in the practice. Maybe music makes me feel good already and, mixed with a vinyasa practice, combines for the ultimate “natural high”.
5 minutes out of the experience, I recommend Leon Parker. The album Awakening is a mix mash of percussion and bass that keeps a pleasant, groovy pulse. It’s an unusual, “world’ music-ish sound. A friend of a friend gave it to me in Memphis several years ago and it’s been a favorite ever since.
