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Should you play music during yoga classes?

I think it's safe to say that most modern yoga classes in the United States are practiced music. Some people even surprised to find a class that does not include at least the background music to set the mood. However, some href = "http://www.mostlyyoga.com"> yoga traditions recommend against the music, preferring silence to tune in better with the body and breathing. If yoga is practiced to music? Does the music enhance the practice or is a source of distraction? The answers to that question may be influenced by school of yoga that you follow it, but ultimately it comes down to individual preferences, so really the options are endless.

I do not remember playing a significant role of music in my yoga class when I began practicing yoga in the 1990s. This might be because to my first classes were of Kundalini and Ashtanga, the two styles tend to avoid the use of music. Or maybe just because I was so overwhelmed and delighted by the new yoga experience that the music simply did not register as important.

In recent years, I've begun to notice in music by different classroom teachers often see how selections reflect the teacher's style and energy level of the class. Sometimes I have really enjoyed the songs you have asked by him after class to find the artist or album. On rare occasions I have found a track a little jarring and distracting, but never with such intensity that affected my enjoyment of the class.

I found an appreciation for how music can set a tone for a class and even help focus attention in practice. Along with other environmental factors such as temperature, lighting, candles, scents, music can improve practice, class attendance in the maintenance of consciousness in the here and now. Given that the silence is almost never really silent, the use of music allows the yogi to control an aspect of the environment. If you practice at home or in a class in a studio or gym, distracting sounds may discontinue the practice itself. One Response ie the ability to care for a new approach to distractions such as dogs barking, traffic noise, wind or rain, or voices outside the classroom is part of practice. But why not use music to help minimize such distractions?

When first began teaching, I used strictly instrumental yoga music without words, new age music that you can hear in a spa. Provided a quiet environment for practice, as white noise. It was also a way to play it safe to ensure that would not offend any student with the music or lyrics of songs found unpleasant. But over time I have become bored of playing it safe and started to search for music to energize my classes. My new rule of thumb is that if your music I like to do, I will use in class.

I still like to start and end a class with quieter instrumental during meditation Opening and breath work and closure of deep relaxation. Among seek uplifting tracks that help keep the mood light and inspire the class to meet the challenges of practice. My favorites now are Krishna Das, Donna De Lory, Jai Uttal, Dave Stringer, Deva Premal and others. So far no one has made a negative comment about music, even singing in Sanskrit.

So the answer to whether the practice of yoga to music or not, as many other issues in life is one to respond to personal preference. Try to get both. Try different music. Be creative. Listen to inner wisdom. This yogi believes there is no answer right or wrong.

About the Author

Wendy is a Certified Yoga Instructor with a focus on fitness, health and well being. She shares her knowledge and experiences at MostlyYoga.com. Thanks for reading!

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