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Krishna Govinda, chant with Chrissy Carter

Here’s another duet with Chrissy Carter, recorded on my trip to New York City in June. Shri Krishna Govinda with Chrissy Carter. Check out Chrissy’s site.

I Won't Grow Up, sung by the Munchkins

Here are my nieces (and well, my sis, my mom and I), singing from Peter Pan. Because hey, I think we all feel like this sometimes. I Won’t Grow Up with the nieces

Live from New York with Chrissy Carter: Gayatri Mantra

On my latest trip to New York City, I had the privilege of assisting Chrissy Carter in the Yoga Works Teacher Training. In addition to being a superb instructor, Chrissy has a gorgeous voice. On the last day of the training, we recorded a few of her favorite chants, which I later converted into a duet by adding a harmony line. The sounds of midtown Manhattan in the background add their own flavor. Gayatri Mantra with Chrissy Carter

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The Munchkins sing

Here are my two nieces (4-years-old and 5-years-old) singing some of their favorite songs. Kids singing

Om Shanti

Shanti means “peace.” This chant feels full of yearning and sadness to me, as most of us are when we’re struggling to find shanti. Om Shanti

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Ganesh

I had a crazy inspiration for this song. But who wouldn’t expect The Great Removal of Obstacles to have a great sense of humor? I had way too much fun with this one. Ganesha

Amazing Grace

This is one of my father’s favorite song. During one of my visits home, I corralled him into the bathroom and made him sing it with me for posterity. My father was the one who taught me how to harmonize (or at least, how to try!) when I was little. Amazing Grace

Om Nama Shivaya

I learned this chant while on a yoga retreat from my friend Julie Blumenthal, who has the most marvelous voice. I created the hamony line myself. This was recorded in a bathroom with kick ass acoustics. Om Nama Shivaya

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