by Heather Phares
Russil Paul's Shabda Yoga is the first volume in the Yoga of Sound series. 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. The album's music facilitates balance and deeper spiritual understanding by combining the ten-stringed Unitar, Bansuri flute, traditional Indian drums, and chanting into ethereal yet effective music. Listening suggestions and meditations are also included with the album.