Nada Yoga
There are plenty of Yoga Styles that are practiced all around the world. One of the most unique forms is Nada Yoga, which is also known as the Yoga of Sound.
Nada Yoga recognizes that there are two types of sounds: external and internal. External sounds are what you hear from the movements of elements and forces outside of you. Internal sounds, on the other hand, are what you hear from within. With Nada Yoga you can learn not just to hear those external sounds but to listen to the “sacred sound” from within.
Practicing Nada Yoga is very easy. This being a type of Yoga centered on sound, you will of course need music for a Nada Yoga session. There are plenty of choices to choose from. Traditionally, Yoga is grounded on Hindu tradition, so one of the top choices is classical Hindu music. You may also use other various types of music. Mystical-sounding “New Age” music is one, as well as music with Eastern influences—for example, sounds of a sitar. Sounds of nature like the humming of birds can also be used. There are just two conditions in one’s choice of music for Nada Yoga. One, it must be calming and relaxing, which means sounds that are too harsh on the ears shouldn’t be used. Two, only instrumentals are the way to go. Music with voices or words isn’t advised, because these may limit the music’s meaning. In Nada Yoga, you should just use the sound to meditate on your own thoughts and sentiments.
The Yogi begins by just sitting and concentrating on the music in the background for about 10 to 15 minutes every day. Ideally, one should listen to the same type of music for a while. Once this habit is formed, the yogi will learn not just to listen to the external sound, but also to the subtle sounds from within. Nada Yoga allows practitioners to get in touch with their inner selves through sound; the effect is calming, and it has also been said to develop better listening skills.
The ideal period to practice Nada Yoga is from midnight until the wee hours of the morning, when there aren’t a lot of external sounds that can cause distraction. Turning off the lights or closing one’s eyes during Meditation may also help one focus on hearing the sounds.
The practice of Nada Yoga isn’t limited to Meditation sessions. Minor but significant lifestyle changes will also help in achieving physical and mental harmony. For example, a Nada Yogi’s diet should consist of light, nutritious food. Overeating and consumption of foods that cause high blood pressure are not advised.
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