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Sounds of Yoga-Vedanta: A Documentary of Life in an Indian Ashram

Various Artists
Sounds of Yoga-Vedanta: A Documentary of Life in an Indian Ashram

Choruses of bells, chanting voices, and repetitive hums all serve to transport the listener to an Indian Ashram filled with those practicing the ancient art of yoga. Focusing on the specific discipline of Vedanta yoga, Leslie Shepard sought to record not only the yoga practice itself, but surrounding sounds in the area. The album features the River Ganges, a town crier, and prayers sung throughout the day. This collection encapsulates the necessity of sound during yoga, countering the misconception that this spiritual and physical practice must be quiet and isolated.

Detailed descriptions of several variations in yoga disciplines can be found in the liner notes along with photo explanations for certain yoga poses.

Track Listing

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The Sound of the River Ganges / Japa in the Early Morning Ashram participants 02:35
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Bell and Temple Service In Progress Ashram participants 01:22
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Town Crier Ashram participants 01:08
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Ashram Maha Mrityunjaya Mantram (Prayer) Ashram participants 07:45
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Midday Prayer - Hari Rama Ashram participants 02:45
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Prayer (Continued) Ashram participants 06:31
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Vedanta Lecture (Service) / Lecture (Service) on the Qualifications of a Jnani Swami Jyotirmayananda Sarasvati 04:30
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Evening Satsang: Musical Performance on Rudra Vina Swami D.R. Parvatikar 07:43
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Evening Satsang: Musical Performance Swami Sivananda 01:10
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Evening Satsang: Swami Sivananda, Sankirtan and Prayers Swami Sivananda 10:48
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Evening Satsang: Ashram Singer - Deva Deva Sivananda... A swamiji 03:18