

These musicians made only one album together and the closing track is transportive. Michael Mandrell and Benjy Wertheimer | “Santosa (Contentment)” Yoga teacher Erin Stewar considers it a Savasna must. But nothing beats this Indian-inspired song for a restful Savasana. MC YOGI has been a game-changer in the fusion of traditional Eastern music and modern hip-hop and offers plenty of awesome yoga tracks. “Naked,” a track from another Grammy-nominated album, Rise, is but one of her consistently standout tracks featuring the sitar. In 2003, she became the first Indian woman to be nominated for a Grammy. The daughter of gifted sitarist and social icon Ravi Shankar has made her own way in the contemporary music space with her take on traditional Indian music. With more than 18 million downloads, this is her most well-known (and arguably most transfixing) song thanks to lilting harmonics and that angelic voice. 25 Must-Try Savasana Songs Mystical MusicĪshana’s soaring vocals and resonant singing bowls make her one of the premiere New Age artists of our time. There’s only one way to know for certain. The following Savasana songs-some instrumental, others with lyrics, and all of them soothing-have struck a chord with us, students and teachers we know, and millions of others who appreciate music, meaning they’ll likely elicit a similar experience in you or your students. That exact elixir is unique to each individual, but when you experience it, you know. All you really need to know is that what you hear should enhance, not detract from, the profound and somber experience that is Savasana. Personal preferences certainly play into the equation, as do certain complex neurophysical responses, such as the release of neurotransmitters in response to the vibe of a song or heart rate attuning to its beat.īut you don’t need to understand the intricacies of how music influences your mood to recognize when it happens. Music’s influence on our mood is…complicated. Although the culminating moments of your yoga practice can take place in silence, many of us find that our ability to truly experience repose is undeniably swayed by music. You may even find solace within yourself. You emerge feeling restored and perhaps transformed. You experience stillness, surrender, and release. The most memorable Savasanas can seem to transcend the confines of time and space. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
