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“. . . a new classic both in yoga and spirituality.”
— From the foreword by Wayne Teasdale
For thousands of years, Hindu spirituality has understood the profound effect that sound has on our well-being. Largely unknown in the West, yet developing alongside the popular form of Hatha Yoga that has swept the world, the Yoga of Sound is a 3,500-year-old spiritual system for reducing stress, maintaining health, and realizing spiritual awakenings.
Like Chinese medicine and Ayurveda , the Yoga of Sound offers potent sources of energy in the form of sonic formulae called mantras. Like sacred strands of DNA they offer yoga practitioners a direct link to the source and substance of the yoga tradition. Yet discovering the benefits of sound yoga doesn’t necessarily require learning difficult postures or developing flexibility. It merely requires a simple joy in using one’s voice.
In this groundbreaking book and accompanying CD, renowned musician and teacher Russill Paul explores the four powerful streams of sacred chant: Shabda, Shakti, Bhava, and Nada. Like his extraordinary music, Russill Paul’s presentation of this ancient tradition makes it uniquely acces-sible for modern Western tastes and lifestyles. In lucid exercises presented both in the book and on the CD, Russill shows how everyone can learn the art of mantra, explaining how these practices can help to reduce stress, enhance emotional well-being, and optimize the flow of energy within the body.
Sure to point the way for yoga practitioners the world over, The Yoga of Sound is a comprehensive yet practical guide by the West’s leading teacher of this ancient wisdom.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
“From heart to mind, from body to spirit, Russill Paul weaves the powers of sound into the practical and inspirational union of East and West. A rare and important book, The Yoga of Sound goes into the depth of an ancient power with ease and artistry. Accompanied by a CD, this book is actualized and inspired by a fine teacher and extraordinary performer.”
— Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect
“Music is woven throughout nature from our own DNA to the galaxies, and that is why it is a source of transformation and wisdom. Russill Paul is a master guide in this domain. His work is clear evidence that music is much too powerful to be used as mere entertainment.”
— Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Beyond the Body
“Sound may well be the undiscovered red realm for the salvation of our wayward human species. The sages of India have known this for millennia. In The Yoga of Sound, Russill Paul presents a comprehensive and accessible summary of this ancient tradition and shows us how we can incorporate those time-honored practices into our overly visual and busy Western lives. This book is a vital gift for our times.”
— Paul Winter, musician
“Russill Paul, master teacher and deep student of sound, spirituality, and consciousness, gifts us with an in-depth understanding of consciousness and access to it by way of ancient practices that can heal and support, energize, and deepen the soul’s journey. This book is a sacrament, a reminder of the holy temple that our bodies truly are. All artists and workers, all spiritual seekers of any stripe, should drink deeply from the refreshing waters of this book and the practices it offers. Peace will surely follow.”
— Matthew Fox,author of Original Blessing
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