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One thing is clear: ice swimming is not for the faint-hearted! But whoever conquers the weaker self is known to do lasting good for health and well-being. The positive effects of cold baths have been known since ancient times. The famous ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was the first to describe the use of cold for the treatment of a variety of ailments. And Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is also known to have regularly chopped a -
The second approach to how we develop our yoga music sequences is to write the music FIRST, and THEN think about which yoga sequences go with the music (see post https://swara.yoga/how-to-write-music-for-yoga-part-1/ to learn more about the reverse order). We would like to illustrate this approach with the creation process of “Breathe”, the first song on the album “Carried by Breeze”. Song idea Musicians have different approaches to writing music. In general, however, the field can -
One of Swara Imagined’s missions is to inspire other yogi-musician hybrid people out there to explore the creative space at the interface between yoga and music. In our opinion, there is far too little good music written specifically for yoga out there right now. To make it as easy as possible for other musicians to get creative here as well, in this post we offer a quick guide of how we approach this creative process. -
The guided instructions for the yoga sequences in the program “Cloud Nine” are sung by a professional singer. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first yoga video EVER, in which yoga is instructed not in the form of spoken words, but rather in the form of chanting! In this article, we would like to share with you the background of how this idea came about and how we implemented it. For our -
Music is often used in yoga and in sports in general to accompany one’s practice and increase motivation, stamina and well-being. Music has a positive emotional effect on the listener and can help us to make the practice more varied and colorful. The type of music that we like in a situation depends on our type, our inclinations and our inner state. In order for the music to capture and carry us along, it should -
Music affects each of us differently. Some people find it helps them fall asleep, others find it helps them with their focus, and still others report a positive influence on their performance in sports. How music can affect the body, emotions and psyche is the subject of scientific research in psychology and medicine. Studies have shown that mood regulation is an important motivator for us to listen to music. An existing mood can be enhanced -
“Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.” – Elon Musk – The Swara Imagined concept, this idea of originally crafted music that has been synchronised in time to yoga sequences and poses, had been playing on my mind for a couple of years now. And when I reflect on the start of the journey to its eventual realization (www.swara.yoga went live on 10.10.20), I now know what
