Three distinct sound volumes are influenced by great yogic traditions. Russill paul has synthesized them into a comprehensive approach which allows us to experience a unified crossdisciplinary systema system he calls the yoga of sound. Listen free to russill paul shakti yoga om namah shivaaya, devi mantras and more. He arranges traditional ragas for both classic and modern instruments and his own hypnotic vocals, preserving the overall sound of the south indian style, with just a little sweetening for western ears. Tapping the authenticity of yoga is presented by russill paul, who has 30 years of teaching experience on the world stage. Over the past three years, russill paul has been coming to holland at the invitation of the center for tantra to share the yoga of sound as well as his knowledge of tantra from the sri vidya tradition. Russill paul living the yoga of sound chanting and mantras. Sep 18, 2001 russill paul has done more to popularize classical indian music than anyone since ravi shankar. The yoga of sound retreat on the power of mantra by. About the yoga of sound, a powerful system of yoga, mantra, magic and healing. A stay at kripalu immerses you in an experiential curriculum designed to bring vitality to your life from the inside out. From this tradition comes the yoga of sound, which draws on yogas long history of applying sound to reduce stress, maintain health, and invoke spiritual awakenings.
Study the yoga of sound the way russill paul teaches it in live settings to learn how to tap the spiritual and therapeutic effects of sacred sound through a guided application. Awakening spirit youtube rudram, from yajur veda opening meditation duration. Dec 19, 2007 yoga and music are gaining incresing credibility in the medical field today. The practice of nada yoga utilizes sound nada as the medium which the goals of yoga inner peace and physical and spiritual alignment are realized. The yoga of sound a retreat with russill paul, carla verberk and remmelt van kleef 1924 june 2020, havelte, the netherlands. The yoga of sound optimizes the energy of the chakras, and helps maintain positive emotional and spiritual states of consciousness. But alongside this familiar yoga practice of movement and meditation is an ancient yoga of sound largely unknown in the west. This is an excellent program for yoga teachers and practitioners, mantra teachers and practitioners, as well as meditation teachers and practitioners. He has been sharing the hidden power of chant for decades with numerous bestselling albums and the authoritative book, the yoga of sound. Bhava yoga, developed in the fourteenth century, is the practice of using exquisite, melodic chanting to experience the rapture associated with connecting to the divine. Hindu culture was highly sophisticated, indicating refined intellect. Considered a pioneer who brought the sonic aspects of yoga to north america, russill is both a worldclass musician and highly respected teacher in. Russill paulsound yogi, musician, author, educator, and mysticis a deep wellspring of wisdom gathered through years of spiritual practice, or sadhana. Russill pauls most popular book is the yoga of sound.
These experiences led him to develop the ideas contained in his groundbreaking literary work the yoga of sound. The observable universe can be understood in terms of frequency, mass and energy, all terms that can be associated with the phenomenon of sound, whether or not our physical ears can hear them. Surprise yourself with what your voice can do, the places you go, and the healing you experience through the power of sound. Healing and enlightenment through the sacred practice of mantra 2nd ed by russill paul isbn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Download mantra magic by russill paul on the independent record store by. He lives in the san francisco bay area and performs and conducts workshops and retreats throughout the world. This is a comprehensive introduction to the yoga of sound and makes for excellent reference material for anyone interested in the healing and or spiritual aspects of sound. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Tapping the hidden power of music and chant by russill paul 61 ratings, 4. A keen childhood interest in music led him to become a composer for film scores before he lived and worked as a monk in a south indian monastery for. Musician, author, and teacher of spirituality who combines mantras, music and meditation for personal healing, spiritual awakening, and selftransformation. In lucid exercises presented both in the book and on accompanying downloadable audio tracks, russill paul shows how everyone can learn the art of mantra and how these practices can help to optimize the flow of energy within the body and enhance emotional wellbeing. Download now for thousands of years hindu spirituality has understood the profound effect that sound has on our wellbeing. Shakti yoga, emphasizin ancient chants and sacred sounds have spiritual properties believed to transform living. The yoga of sound is a powerful spiritual system that unifies the key principles of healing found in yoga and music into an effective practice. The yoga of sound in sweden join russill in sweden to explore the yoga of sound in close association with gavle yogaskoka, swedens premier yoga training that now offers program in partnership with our yogic mystery school.
Paul russil the beloved aum bhagavan jaya jaya bhagavan. Considered a pioneer who brought the sonic aspects of yoga to north america, russill is both a worldclass musician and highly respected teacher in america and internationally. Russill paul is a dedicated sound yogi who not only records wonderful cds, but also offers firstrate retreats, teaches university courses and writes see the yoga of sound by new world library, exemplifying his commitment to his artistic craft and his generosity to share the treasures of the golden smile that lives inside music. A great way to tap into the scope of sacred sound through recordings of russill s live teaching events around the world along with meditations of his private practice and more. Yoga chants by fcommunity 2099 from desktop or your mobile device. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the yoga of sound. Nada yoga is a spiritual and healing system that evolved out of the yogic tradition of ancient india, developing alongside the more traditional hatha yoga system of postures. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From this tradition comes the yoga of sound, which draws on yoga s long history of applying sound to reduce stress, maintain health, and invoke spiritual awakenings. In lucid exercises presented both in the book and on accompanying downloadable audio tracks, russill paul shows how everyone can learn the art of mantra and how these practices can.
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Health, we are fast realizing, is not simply the absence of disease. Russill paul grew up in india among a family of musicians, and began playing instruments at the early age of four. Russill paul does translate the spirit of yoga, of india, too. Tapping the hidden power of sound and music, he is also the producer of many well received music chant cds including shakti. For thousands of years hindu spirituality has understood the profound effect that sound has on our wellbeing. Russil paul s shabda yoga is the first volume in the yoga of sound series. Russill paul presents his work on musical mysticism at retreats and learning centers worldwide. A native of chennai, south india, russill paul began playing stringed instruments from the age of four. Each year, russill travels to holland at the invitation of the center for tantra to offer retreat, workshops, and. Tapping the hidden power of sound and music, and a higly respected mantra music producer who has sold over 100,000 albums, russill is a native of india who has lived an taught at prestigious educational institutions in the us and internationally for the past.
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Stream paul russil the beloved aum bhagavan jaya jaya bhagavan by gpo i. The book, yoga of sound was my first introduction into russill s work. In 1984, russill underwent a powerful spiritual transition due to his meeting dom bede griffiths, the. New age musiciancomposer russil paul focuses on the healing and balancing powers of sound in his music, using the principles of shabda yoga and nada yoga to guide positive energy through the body. He works within the indian classical music realm to create beautiful pieces that lift the spirit and provide a supportive environment for asana practice, chanting, or just relaxing. His fusion of the sounds of india with the energy and technology of contemporary western music produces a sound unequalled since george harrison collaborated with ravi shankar in the late 1960s. From this tradition comes the yoga of sound, which draws on yogas long history of. He has taught at many of the worlds most respected spiritual centers. Appropriately, this album introduces the listener to the principles and practices of shabda yoga, a form of yoga that uses sound to focus and calm the mind and body. Nada yoga is an ancient indian metaphysical system. Pdf the yoga of jesus download full pdf book download. Nada yoga by russill paul on amazon music unlimited. Tapping the hidden power of music and chant new world library. Unes ludcke auditorium 716 stevens avenue portland, me, 04103 united states.
They are based on traditional evening ragas, which will help you unwind and relax, preparing you for a restful and rejuvenating evening. Listen to your favorite songs from nada yoga by russill paul now. Dec 20, 2007 this stream of sacred sound derives from the tantric tradition that concentrates on the potential of sound to influence the movement and flow of energy in th. Russill paul has 16 books on goodreads with 468 ratings. Many do not know that in the ancient world of yoga, sound was often partnered with asana posture. Russill paul has been educating and entertaining the american yoga community for more than twenty years. Welcome to exploring the yoga of sound, a platform that is ancient and contemporary. The yoga of sound tapping the authenticity of yoga.
The yoga of sound retreat on the power of mantra by russill. Yogic mystery school is founded and directed by russill paul, author of the yoga of sound. Healing and enlightenment through the sacred practice of mantra by russill pauld. Russill paul masterfully blends the tremendous power of these ancient chants with an ensemble of traditional indian and contemporary instrumentation. I was born a roman catholic in south india with a fascination for hinduism, a tradition that i didnt truly understand and couldnt properly express. The word evokes images of people gracefully holding their bodies in positions of masterful flexibility. To learn about my work, the yoga of sound, which addresses the spiritual and therapeutic. Bhava yoga russill paul a traditionalist with an ear for pop, russill paul is one of the yoga worlds most powerful devotional chanters and musicians. The yoga of sound series will initiate you into this ancient science, and will introduce you to the path of using sound to facilitate emotional balance, vitality, freedom from stress, and an expanded sense of one s inner space.
Here, we touch upon the comparison between the popular yoga of stretches and postures with sound. The healing power of mantra finding your authentic voice in. It is equally a philosophical system, a medicine, and a form of yoga. There is, interestingly, a yoga of sound, an ancient tradition that used sound as a central component of yoga practice. Audio books to download on mp3 yoga of sound, the vchip. This program may be taken as part of kripalus hour yoga teacher training or as a standalone program. The systems theoretical and practical aspects are based on the premise that the entire cosmos and all that exists in the cosmos, including human beings, consists of sound vibrations, called nada. The music of russill paul is not only distinctive, it is extraordinary and brilliant. Read online spritual power of sound and download spritual power of sound book full in pdf formats. The yogic mystery school felt like the natural progression of my studies and has given me a strong foundation for the deepening of my spiritual life. In lucid exercises presented both in the book and on accompanying downloadable audio tracks, russill paul shows how everyone can learn the art of mantra and how these practices. Paul does a fantastic job of making some complicated technical terms and ideas accessible to the masses and his book provides a vast overview of the varies types of sound.
Although he was born and brought up in a christian family, from childhood he developed a keen interest in indian spirituality. Russill paul s most popular book is the yoga of sound. Traditionally, toning and chanting were always paired with hatha yoga postures for maximum benefit. This is an excellent program for yoga teachers and practitioners, mantra teachers and practitioners, as. Shakti yoga sound for energy with russill paul youtube. Amazing artist, magical mantras for your soul and your mind. The yoga of sound is 3cd set of contemporary music and chant created by renowned sound musician russill paul. Read download spritual power of sound pdf pdf download. Bhakti yoga is all about chanting devotional songs to connect to a space of grace.