Featured artist Lucy Woodward chants, “Here is something to believe in” in the chorus of The Yoga Sessions fifth track “Daylight at Sunset.” If you’re looking for an album to aid your Yoga practice, here is something to believe in. The Yoga Sessions, a compilation of tracks inspired on and for the mat, is the integration of Yoga and music in its finest form, especially when considering the track record of the minds behind the creation. Producers Derek Beres and David “Duke Mushroom” Schommer know what they are doing. Beres has taught Jivamukti

Yoga for five years in Manhattan and is a noted DJ, spinning alongside everyone from Karsh Kale to Jamiroquai. Schommer is a first-class percussionist and a platinum-selling producer.The results of their experience and creativity could be enjoyed in any lounge, home or Yoga studio alike.

The songs flow together so fluently they could be one stream of consciousness – one with an inspirational soundtrack for practice. The compilation integrates traditional instrumentals with a 21st century electronically inspired essence. Sessions features performances from a diverse selection of vocalists and musicians. From recording artist Lucy Woodward, Pharaoh’s Daughter Basya Schechter, France’s Morley, Lital Gabai, Morocco’s Hamid Boudali, tabla player Dave Sharma, guitarist Shahar Mintz, Daniel Dworkin to Juno nominee Eccodek, the contributors are both reputable and infinite.

We’re not the only ones who are raving about the album. According to a piece in the Boston Globe, Yoga Sessions “resembles a Thievery Corporation album, but with the attention to the pace and sequencing of yoga practice.” And one of its tracks, “Rama”, was featured as one of Fitness Magazine’s top 100 songs for 2009. –– Reviewed by Vanessa Harris

Originally published on LA Yoga.

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