In this lesson, we introduce sound and the Yoga of Sound. (Music and playlists are in a separate section.)
Objective
Gain a foundational understanding of sound, sacred sound and chanting.
Description
Define sound. Describe sound healing and the effects of vocalizing. Explain what is meant by the word “nada” in Sanskrit. Describe Nada Yoga and how the ability to connect with our internal, sacred sound can be developed. Note what the study of indigenous tribes teaches us about sacred chanting. Describe Mantra Yoga and define kirtan. Provide five reasons that may explain why chanting has such positive effects.
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