WAH!: Savasana

Wah!

Savasana

© 2001 Wah Music (659442040022)

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A collection of chants designed for deep relaxation using harmonium, tamboura, violin, flute, bass, and free-flowing vocals.

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Savasana (pronounced shav-AH-sah-na) is a technique of relaxing the body, mind and spirit. It is a yogic practice which is as specific as all the other postures (or asanas) practiced during yoga class. It is a systematic relaxation of body tissue, brain, bones, organs, and cells. In its simplest form, Savasana is a cool-out time at the end of a hard work-out, a time to let the muscles relax, and allow the mind to rest peacefully. In its most complex form, Savasana is an out-of-body experience.

As I was taught Savasana, the body is covered by a blanket and then willfully immobilized. No part of the body is permitted to move, with the exception of automatic breathing motion. Starting with the feet, the student systematically commands the parts of the body to relax. "Relax the toes, relax the feet, relax the ankles," and so on. As the body parts are named, the body naturally responds to the command by relaxing and dissolving not only tensions, but their very presence. In India, the attendant is often left sitting next to a blanket with nothing underneath it! The attendant is paramount, because it watches over the identity to which the yogi will return. It is never touched or altered, until the body is re-entered.

When I played music for Savasana at the end of yoga class, I received strong reactions. Because Savasana was taught to me as a time of deep healing, a time of dissolving ego, scars, and worldly attachments, I went to a deep place as I sang. To me, it was not a song. It was a process of deepening into awareness. I was dissolving into an evaporated state of being as I sang.

When I entered the studio to record these songs, I honestly didn't know how to approach it. I couldn't just come up with a few tunes and record them. It seemed trite and pointless. I had to honor the process. So, I decided to enter the studio and practice "dissolving" on tape. There were no songs, no melodies. I had only a few deities written on a piece of paper. As the engineer rolled tape, I attempted to pray and dissolve for a projected time of 7 minutes.

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Editorial Reviews

Derk Richardson/Yoga Journal Magazine
By working wtihin humbly defined musical boundaries and remaining clear in her intention, Wah! escapes the pitfalls into which much music made for yoga and meditation falls. Any music with too much going on, especially in terms of busy rhythms, complex harmonic changes, or attention-grabbing solos, would obviously distract, but anything too simplistic or bland can actually irritate one's musical sensibilities... Wah! keeps her vocalizing unaffected and unornamented, allowing the wafting melody lines to unfurl with breezelike simplicity.... (August 2002) (read more...)

Backroads Music/Corte Madera, CA This CD is a cohesive, sensitive effort. "Savasana" refers to the deep relaxation practice which is often done at the end of yoga classes. These are spontaneous recordings "in the moment" with only the basic focus in mind. The resulting effect is one of restful prayer, and these chants are easily adaptable to any practice, be it yoga, meditation or relaxed listening. The opening and closing pieces are invocations, with the tracks in beween comprised of mostly familiar, simple chants such as 'Govinda Jaya Jaya,' 'Radhe,' 'Hare Krishna,' 'Om Namah Shivaya,' 'Shree Ram,' etc..

Light of Consciousness Magazine (Winter 2002) Imagine yourself in a swing hung from the sky and swinging as wide as the universe... this is the expansiveness conveyed in Savasana....sustained chants, with Wah's velvety voice.... So relaxing, it will leave you breathless. (read more...)


Fan Reviews

Fred/Chattanooga, TN I really like your version of Lokaha Samastaha Sukhino Bhavantu. This has always been one of my favorite Nada Yoga chants. 09/07/03

David Devine/USA I was first introduced to your music at Kripalu and was blown away. I recently purchased your CD "Savasana" and have been using it while I give thai yoga massage, as well as during my private yoga practice. This music and your voice take me to a place I have not reached before and I want to thank you for that. Keep creating incredible music!! 1/5/03

Shawn Grim/Excelsior, Minnesota Finding languid, luscious, richly moving music to support the bodywork I do, is not always easy. While in a herb & book store recently, the Savasana CD started playing. By the middle of the third song I was at the counter asking for the title and author. "That's funny, you're the fourth person to ask since we've put in this CD a couple minutes ago!" Needless to say I ordered a copy for myself, a friend and another practitioner. 12/20/02

Suzanne Sandler/AZ I chanted with you in AZ at Yoga Vision and checked out the CD's...since then I have been going to sleep to "Savasana" and I HAVE TO THANK YOU. I have always had trouble sleeping and it puts me right to sleep (in fact, I can't listen to it during the day or I want to get under the covers:) so...simply, thank you thank you thank you for sharing your magic. 5/13/02

Paula Macali/New York, NY I was just given your CD Savasana by a dear friend who attended your concerts here in New York. I can't thank you enough for your Divine voice. I am a bodyworker and yoga teacher here in New York, and I have played your CD everyday since I received it. It connects me right into God energy. I thank you for all you have done to attune to your highest power and use it to the benefit of helping others. You are a truly gifted soul. 4/22/02

David Keller/USA I saw you at the most recent Inner Directions gathering. I was deeply moved by your performance and presence. This weekend I bought your Savasana CD. The "Opening" piece - what can I say - it alone is worth a 1000 other albums. What a beautiful and gracious being you are! My heartfelt blessings. 4/15/02

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  • savasana
    author: maggie

    Unbelievable! One of the most relaxing, emotional CD's I have ever heard. I use it for yoga, stretching, and relaxation. I play it over and over - it seems to suit my day on so many different levels. Even my partner commented on its beauty, and this is not his usual style of music! I am now busily looking to purchase all the CD's by Wah! I suggest you listen and let the relaxation drift through your body and mind.

  • author: Eve Samuel

    can't stop listening to this. the closing haunts me.

  • beautiful
    author: Lisa C

    perfect for creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

  • Wonderful meditation
    author: oJoe

    What a great find. Wah! is brand new to me and this album is wonderful for meditation. Thank you.

  • Great music, perfect for asana and meditation
    author: susan rodd

    I have been looking for some music that would flow with my Hatha Yoga practise for some years and this just hit the spot. Beautiful melodies and sanskrit chants set to music. It's so good you can play it anywhere and anytime. Thank You Wah!

  • I just love it
    author: Sylvia Dean

    I love Savasana. I light a candle, burn an incense stick and it helps me to unwind and sleep better. Thank You.

  • Love it, great for Massage and meditation
    author: Jim Price
  • Played this CD during a massge session, amazing experience!!
    author: Susie Duffy

    Meditative, insightful, moving, Spirit song. Played this CD during a massage session and client was blown away by his experience. Great for pracitioner too!!Thank you.

  • Great for focusing!
    author: Nowlin

    So relaxing...a bit of the far east....This one helps me focus on my clients and listen to them well....even when they are frantic, unreasonable and just self absorbed...and I am just a realtor in LA, not a shrink........

  • Very soothing relaxation CD
    author: Kajikit

    I don't usually like 'new age' music, but I was looking for a relaxation CD to help my anxiety and when I sampled this one I just had to buy it - it's incredibly calming music. Highly recommended.

  • Beautiful sound
    author: Muriel Fegan

    First listen to CD at my yoga class and knew I just had to get it. Makes it the easiest way to just drift away into a state of total relaxation, I also use the cd now when giving massages and my clients love it. Thank you

  • Recommended!
    author: Ina

    ‘Savasana’ from Wah! is a wonderful CD! Even if the translation of Savasana – literally ‘imitating a corpse’ (it refers to position practised in yoga) - at first sounds a little bit gloomy, one can in fact really easily dance to this music. But whether lying, seated, out and about or just humming along, ‘Savasana’ can provide deep relaxation for both body and mind.

  • love it!
    author: melissa

    love this CD, has been fantastic for yoga, meditation and bodywork treatments... deeply peaceful. There is a feeling of searching (not unrest) for something that does come through in this collection all together.

  • This CD is other worldly & purely divine
    author: Christine

    There is something very sacred about this recording; I can feel that Wah was in the zone of pure Spirit when she sang these beautiful pieces. Perfect for transcending this world, and oh so healing on the mind & body level! I play it in my car almost daily, and listen often before bedtime. I highly recommend this if you're looking for something other worldly in the genre of sanskrit chant CDs.

  • yoga students loved it!
    author: leo

    played it throughout my yoga saturday morning class....students loved it.....and asked for the title so that they could purchase same.....leo

  • Blissful sounds
    author: Amanda

    The title says it all. It IS savasana. I love this CD; I play it at my yoga classes, fall asleep to it, listen in the car, etc. Wah!'s voice is amazing, but also her musical talent and skill are evident, even in this spontanous work. Namaste :)

  • author: Eileen

    Loved it!! Your voice is hypnotic!

  • WAOW,very good 1st and last songs.
    author: Paul Donney

    Thank you so much,this music is so soft and the voice is so warm and lovey.I feel like in a mother moment of love.This music can heal me. Thank you Wah and all the artists

  • author: Lina

    extremely relaxing, great CD!

  • Lovely, emotional, spiritual and chilled.
    author: B

    I love the vibe of this CD, particulary the Intro and Outro. During my pregnancy, my yoga practice has been enhanced by this music and now everytime I hear it reminds me of the time I dedicated to myself and my baby. Also great for playing whilst relaxing in the bath or meditating. Genuine spirtiual sounds, nothing false or cheesy!

  • Transforming back into your soul!
    author: Lupita

    This music is a deep transition from every day stressors to a total relaxation state! When you need some peace around put this CD on and you'll now what I'm talking about.

  • A staple cd at our yoga studio
    author: Alicia

    a great cd to use as background music or savasana

  • A great way to relax!!
    author: Lynn/ny

    This CD helps with my yoga practice. I practice at home as well as in a yoga studio. I have only been doing yoga for 3 years and am I am starting to do a self practice in my home. This CD has helped me clear my mind and room and get me ready to meditate and focus on my practice.

  • Awesome Awesome Awesome
    author: Vikki Crowley

    This is one of the best for relieving stress.....total calming and out of body experience. Loved every sound

  • Calming, soothing, energizing
    author: Noelle

    Savasana plays well in the car, at work, while cooking, during a bath - if you're looking to calm, soothe and energize, pop this one in.

  • The journey of the heart
    author: Tom Ivezaj

    This CD is an out of body emotionally moving and deeply relaxing massage of your mind. If you have ever or never meditated you will...WAH seems to automatically put you in the journey of your heart with soo much to see. A journey soo beautiful that words can't describe only your practice can..THANK YOU!!! WAH!!!!

  • Magical!
    author: Bernadette Daly

    My yoga teacher played this and I was immediately moved. I am going through a very hard time and I usually distance myself from my feelings, but a few minutes of this and tears came to my eyes. I felt connected to my soul. I asked the teacher what it was and that night I ordered it online and had it shipped overnight! I listen to it everyday -- it is my spiritual escape. AND, my three year old daughter was fighting her nap like crazy so I put this CD on in her room and she was asleep in under five minutes!! It soothed her soul, too!

  • A Fabulous CD - So Relaxing - So Lovely
    author: Anna Maria

    This CD is so wonderful - Wah! is such a talented person and I am grateful for this gift of her CD. Perfect for Yoga - Meditation and daily listening. Enjoy!

  • I really enjoy the CD, I especially enjoy singing with it.
    author: JO

    I have the CD in my car, and no kidding as I sing with it, it helps the road rage from flaring up. It just Helps with bringing me back to myself, different from what I sometimes "think" I should be like. It helps my heart chakra. I really cherish this CD.

  • Amazing relaxation and rejuvenation
    author: Richard

    I first heard the last track in Yoga class, when the teacher puts it on during savasana (of course, it's appropriate). Well, the entire album is great. It gives me the combination of relaxation and rejuvenation, almost like a yoga session. After some friends listened, they tuned in to the Celtic background, which only adds to its interest. A great CD!

  • Wonderful CD for relaxing!
    author: Tansy
  • One of my all time favorites.
    author: zach baker

    There are a lot of great cd's out there, but there are certain cd's such as this one that improve your quality of life. Beautiful. So glad it was recommended to me.

  • This CD can make you melt, and melt your earthly worries right along with it.
    author: Brenda Smith

    My yoga teacher put this CD on during the ending of one session and I was immediately drawn to it as if it were calling my name, compelling me to float with the sound of the singer's voice to that place where only those who truly seek it can go. But the amazing thing is, if you seek it even a little, this music will take you there. I love to use it in the morning during my own yoga practice before I try to face a day of school with 10th and 12th graders. It helps me remember what I am really doing on this planet, even in the midst of hundreds of teenagers.

  • A cut above any cd of it's genre
    author: Angela Skulteti

    This cd's purity is without trappings which dissolves you into pure awareness like no other cd can.

  • Beautiful trance state music. Perfect for my tantric setting. Thank you and Go
    author: Rev. Goddess Charmaine

    This CD is perfect for my world spirit and my deep connection to Goddess. I am thankful to the artist for her sharing and angelic spirit. Recommed to anyone that wants god/goddess soul in their music! Blessings

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