Living Yoga

Some yoga purists don’t like the use of music during their practice or in the classes they instruct because they feel it takes away the focus on the practice.  However, others find that music actually helps them to focus more because it gives them something to listen to other than mental chatter.

I used to be a purist but since I started working at a gym, I became a fan of having my favorite music going on in the background while I practice.  Sometimes I practice to the sounds that I usually use in my spin classes, which consists of popular dance and rock music.  At other times I like world music, my favorite being the Buddha Bar lounge and chill out styles.

Choosing to use music or not in your home practice is entirely up to you.  I find that when I do practice to music, I’ll practice for a longer period of time and take more time in the poses.  Perhaps the chitter chatter in my brain causes me to speed through one of my favorite activities.  So in an attempt to be “pure” in my yoga practice, I’m rushing through and losing the joy of doing it in the first place.

If you’re looking for great yoga music that’s fun, I highly recommend checking out the Buddha Bar series.