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Akasha returns with this follow-up to their acclaimed Yoga Spirit. Their innovative blend of traditional, contemporary and East/West styles, is rooted in their feel for ancient Sanskrit chant and the latest in modern grooves. Bamboo flute and violin interweave with slide guitar and mantra singing to produce a heartful, light yet grounded sound, perfect to support a wide range of yoga practices. A must for any lover of Sacred Chants.

 
REVIEWS
The multicultural ensem­ble group Akasha returns with another beautiful CD of sacred chants played with an easy Western feel. Prominent acoustic guitars, violin, and cello dance to soft percussion backing up the soothing vocals of Tanmayo and Bodianand. This is the perfect CD for those who already have lots of chant music and want something just a little different for their yoga practice or moving meditation. It really is the best of both Eastern and Western musical traditions. There are only five pieces, but each is 10 to 12 minutes long, so people won’t lose their focus while listening. Highly recommended. - New Age Retailer (music reviews by Anne Williams)

Akasha is presenting an album of soft chants, light acoustic ambiance and an Asian touch. Subtle tabla beats provide the album's pacing, while airy guitar melodies and Bikram Singh's flute playing add to the album soothing, yoga-friendly atmosphere. Other touches, like sitar, drone ambiance and shimmering dulcimer-style strumming add to the majesty of the album. Most of the songs have light chanting, which is performed in a soft, tender manner that is a little reminiscent to the group Rasa. - Music Design In ReView

LISTENER'S COMMENTS
PERFECT! for our Anusara style classes where we focus on heart languaging to a theme and detailed alignment instructions. Very easy to teach this way with Om Shanti in the background. Ill probably wear this one out! - Lake Center Yoga

Perfect for our studio and in general, our style of teaching. there is a meditative quality that inspires and informs without becoming too overpowering . . . a perfect balance and an exciting addition to the vast collection of yoga music that exists in the world. - Prana Yoga and Zen Centre

Another very sweet mantra offering, a touch more upbeat from Sharanam. Both of these (Sharanam and Om Shanti) are GREAT for bodywork/reiki and are exactly the soft background/prayerful sounds that many folks are looking for. - Sangha Yoga Studio

We use Om Shanti now all the time. It has entered our 'favorites'. Love it!!! - Yoga Gallery

Excellent CD for yoga; my classes really enjoyed the peaceful sounds and flowing, rhythmic beat. - Yoga With Duyen