Hidden in the Name
By Wah!

On this double-disc collection, Wah! explores kirtans in a variety of ways, some with solo vocal performances and some in the traditional call-and-response fashion. Hare Ram and Jai Ma offer simple, traditional frameworks for chants and then she goes all the way to incorporating jazz, reggae, and calypso-tinged melodies and grooves on Radhe Bhaj and Ambe Mata, making for both cheerful and introspective moods and deliveries on a varied and laid back album that does what Wah! does best…. connect you to a higher dimension, that sacred space… that higher power! Lovers of kirtan will adore this album and, for those who don’t, Wah!’s expert musical prowess might just convince you…

Buddha Café 2
Various Artists

Serving up some of the hottest DJ s and artists from around the globe, Buddha Café 2 is a blissed out return to the world of sensual electronica. Featuring hand picked tracks from Govinda, Radiophonic, Christophe Goze, Luminous, Wah! and others, the music on Buddha Café 2 takes the listener on a journey into a state of chilled oneness. This collection of music is the perfect backdrop for those Zen moments. Whether practicing yoga, dinner parties or lounging around, chilling out has never sounded so good, so just go with the flow…

Yoga by Putumayo features renowned musicians from around the world in an eclectic yet spiritually soulful mix that’s perfect for relaxation, meditation and background asana music. Every song of it’s mostly traditional Indian kirtan-style singing and chanting is a treasure and features renowned artists like Wah!, Krishna Das and Karnamarita Dasi.

Incredibly peaceful yet varied in its wonderful East meets West genre, it’s a soothing collection of sounds that will rock you into meditative bliss and a CD that should undoubtedly be a part of the collection.

Sweet Dreams Volume 2
Various Artists (4Tune Records)

Soothing sounds made to envelop you in pure, soft pleasure, this compilation album weaves an other-worldy soundscape for listeners to relax and unwind to. Its healing, gentle vibrations will lift you up and float you away on moonbeams as you drift above the clouds and into night’s fall. Simply soft and surrendering, you’ll be effortlessly transported to where ever you need to go.

Yoga World
Various Artists (4Tune Records)

Helping you create a flowing, balanced yoga practice, the gentle flow and variety of sounds of exotic instrumentals featuring the bamboo flute, dilruba and Indian violin, Yoga World has been created with the talented skill of composers such as Shastro, Akasha and Kalyan. Moving with the breath into tranquillity, this CD is designed in three parts for a warm up, intermediary and finally deep relaxation hour and a half long self practice session.

Soul in Wonder
By Miten and Deva Premal (4tune Records)

Rocking grooves mingle with smoky tunes of India on this warm and mysterious album from Miten that tells tales of meditation, acceptance and revelation. With ear-caressing bansuri flute on spiritual ballads like “Through the Eyes of an Angel,” “Humaniversal,” and “Awakening,” and blues tunes like “You Gotta Move”, the album is diverse and distinctive. Add Deva Premal’s silken voice to the vocals and you have a harmonious and truly soulful and uplifting any-time CD.

Om Shanti
By Akasha (4tune Records)

Akasha’s innovative blend of traditional, contemporary and East/West styles from an ensemble of musicians makes this a well-rounded, light and heartfelt CD. Their mix of Sanskrit chant and modern grooves that interweaves bamboo flute, violin, slide guitar and mantra is perfect for a wide range of yoga practices.

Following Sound into Silence
By Kailash (HayHouse Books)

Chanting your way beyond ego and into bliss is the purpose of this authentically created CD. It uses chanting as a way to stabilize the mind and expand the heart towards an experience of the Divine. Elevating emotions and reducing self-centeredness is the focus of the practice and this unique blend of music and mantra can be used as a resource for cultivating wellbeing and spiritual evolution. Most kirtans don’t have as many instrumental pieces in them, but Kailash’s kirtans have wonderful blends of a variety of instrumentations.

Meditations for Overcoming Life’s Stresses and Strains
By Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. (Hay House Books)

The hardships of life are an inescapable reality for everyone, and on this disc you’ll find an excellent tool to help you cope with the burdens, responsibilities and duties that we endure. Two guided and imaginative inner journeys by Siegel will help uplift the soul and restore balance in the demanding world in which we live. It helps to open the heart and let the blood flow freely.

Meditations for Morning and Evening
By Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. (Hay House Books)

Beginning and ending your day with these empowering meditation sessions with guided imagery will help you deal with negative thoughts, past pain, stress, grief and other factors that contribute to any lack of wellbeing. Siegel’s rich voice and inspiring assisted journeys will help bring back a spiritual focus and collective re-gathering to help you on your way, with confidence and ease.