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By Ayaz Khan

 The word Yoga means “yuj” which means “yoke” or “to unite”. Yoga and its various forms such as Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, all ultimately lead an individual’s consciousness to ‘yoke’ with that of the universal consciousness. Yoga enables a person to think clearly and perform his/her everyday tasks with equal clarity and concentration. A person’s ability to deal with the changing circumstances dramatically increases when he/she regularly performs Yoga. Meditation is an integral part of the Yoga routine. Meditation enables a person to delve inside himself/herself and become more aware of the surroundings and as a result, is able to concentrate on many things at once. Meditation, when it is done with music becomes more effective. Yoga instructors around the world are waking up to the healing properties of the music in Yoga. Spirit voyage is an online music stores that offers a host of meditation music CDs and Yoga DVD which assist a person in delving deep into this beautiful centuries old phenomenon. Crossing the Hour by Yogi Bhajan and Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice by Nicki Doane are perfect Yoga DVD which will surely aid a person.

Kundalini Yoga lays special emphasis on meditation and it has risen to become one of the most formalized style of Yoga that is currently taught throughout the world. A typical Kundalini Yoga class lasts for 60-90 minutes and has been divided into the following sections : 5-10 minutes of warming up, 30-45 minutes of Kriya, 5-15 minute lay-out and 11-31 minutes of meditation. A Kundalini Yoga session typically comprises of six major components : 1) tuning-in with the Adi Mantra, 2) pranayam or warm-up, 3) kriya, 4) relaxation, 5) meditation and 6) close with the blessing song, “May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You”. Practicing this entire session on proper Yoga mats helps in practicing some of the most difficult poses, without running the risk of injuring the body. These Yoga mats or Yoga rugs also assist us in another aspect. There is a tremendous amount of energy that resides in the body of a person. During the entire process of Yoga, a considerable amount of positive energies are re-vitalized. Yoga mats prevent these positive energies generated within the body from coming in contact with the earth, and getting neutralized..

A perfect Kundalini Yoga session must begin and conclude in the same way. There is a specific purpose of these tasks and they should be done correctly. Before actually beginning the Yoga routine, a person must sit quietly and focus on his/her breath. But unlike the normal breaths, these breaths must be from the belly. A person is required to calm down and create a virtual space around his/her body. In the next step, the tuning-in, a person must chant the “Adi mantra”. While sitting down in a meditative posture with an erect spine and hands clasped making a sixty degree angle with the chest while the thumb touches the heart. While focusing on the third eye point, one must chant “Ong na Mo” which means “I call on the infinite universal consciousness.” The vibration which occurs in us automatically tunes into the higher consciousness. The next chant is the “Guru Dev Na Mo” which means “I call on the divine wisdom”. This chant connects us with our higher selves.

Now, since the session connects us with our higher selves, we need to honor this. Proper Yoga clothes do just that. They not only enable us to be at par with our higher selves but also enable us to practice the Yoga without any inhibitions. The Yoga clothes are durable and will last long. Concluding a Kundalini Yoga routine is another important aspect. The concluding exercises brings a person back to reality. The set of exercises are a series of stretches and finally a meditation. The meditation should be done by concentrating at the heart center. A happy conclusion is to sing this song: “May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way on”. Repeat. Then chant three long Sat Nam’s. “Saaaaaaaaaat” is long and “Nam” is short.

Sprit Voyage boast prominent artists like Liquid Mind, Dya Singh and Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa who have rendered their soulful voices into music CDs like Into grace and Dya Singh 300 which amply help a person in his desire to know Yoga. Yoga has been phenomenal in helping shape the lives of the people to make them healthier, happier and holier.

The author writes for Spirit Voyage, an online music store that offers different CDs and DVDs for practicing kundalini Yoga and other yoga forms. It also offers Yoga Mats and Yoga Clothes.

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Music Licensing For Film Is A Reward for One’s Original Creations

By daina smith

 Movie without music is something unimaginable. If someone asks you to list down the names of some popular composers and lyricists, you can easily do so. But, if you are asked to mention the names of the artists who are not so famous but have immense talent, you may quit. The main reason why you are not aware of such names is that they are not in the blaze of publicity that the well-known composers enjoy. Music licensing does not only ensure a good movie music to be introduced, but it also makes sure that the struggling unknown composers kiss fame and name that they dream of. Music licensing company offers music licensing for film services to help both artists and producers get what they exactly desire to have.

Lack of originality in the film music is no longer a hidden fact. The audiences and the music lovers are too smart to notice the changing trends in the music industry. Earlier, the music composers tried hard to produce original musical pieces. But, recently, music in the movies is either taken from other musical sources or the songs of the golden age music are being remixed. To use the unique compositions created by the unknown musicians in their movies, the producers have to undergo the music licensing for film process. When you look around, you will come across some people blessed with musical talent, but they grope in the wilderness. Music licensing company help these artists obtain a copyright on their original creations and get the creations used within famous movies.

Without a music license, your creation is not protected. This means that even if your symphony gets copied, you do not have any right to punish anyone. But if you have already licensed your music, you can easily file a report to punish the copy-cat. Due to the lack of originality in music used in the movies, the film makers are always in search of some artists with their unique creations to use their opus in their products by utilizing music licensing for film. The music licensing company requires a series of steps to be followed by the composers to get their creations noticed by the searchers.

Music licensing for film, therefore, serve to be really very beneficial for the producers as they get a chance to use the product of someone else in their movies. This process to license your music not only popularizes you but also protects your rights to your creations. The struggling phase of these artists comes to an end as soon as they goes through this process to obtain a valid license for their music. Music licensing company works efficiently in helping you crack the best opportunities to increase your earning prospects.

The music licensing company, however, must be chosen carefully. The most important factor in this context is that a reliable company does not ask for any fees. They earn from the commission that they receive in return to the service offered. Music licensing for film, therefore, helps in converting an ordinary creation by a composer into a magnum opus.

Daina Smith is a music lover. She writes articles on music licensing companyand music licensing for film. He recommends to visit http://www.musicdealers.com/.

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