Planet Yoga: Music for Yoga, Meditation and Peace

This two-disc set is divided according to its usefulness to the listener. Disc one is the choice for the yoga part and is perhaps a slightly active version of peace. The booklet even shows a number of hatha yoga poses to try while singing along to a selection of that invoke various divinities by repeating their names over and again. sings to the young cowherd deity on his -laced and praises with a melodic groove, while offers a quiet prayer to , the elephant-headed boy who removes obstacles. Both tracks from honor , one being a previously unreleased, rhythm-based "prayer" to his fierce Rudra incarnation. Two lesser-known artists also make fine contributions -- , both of whom have sung as part of the over the years. So you've got all that energy out and now you are ready to meditate or be passively peaceful? Pop in disc two and chill on out. The aural landscape painted by is a bit on the side, but calming nonetheless. and his esraj (a string instrument) lay down two pieces based on the alap (a musical statement), though the specific are not named. The disc closes with the legendary "Emperor of Melody," . A master of the sarod who has been performing since 1936, offers which originally appeared on his 1990 release . ~ Kelly McCartney