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

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