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Live from New York with Chrissy Carter: Gayatri Mantra

Rachel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:20:57 +0000

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

Om Shanti

Rachel — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:13:32 +0000

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

Ganesh

Rachel — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:09:37 +0000

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

Rachel — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:58:15 +0000

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

Calling The Elements

Rachel — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:55:50 +0000

Circle of Soul taught me this song back in New York City. We would improvise the harmony lines together so the song was different every time. I recorded this in a fantastically resonate shower. Calling The Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water

Om Nama Shivaya

Rachel — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:42:34 +0000

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

Om Guru

Rachel — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Guru – the dispeller of darkness. It’s a wonderful song for the wintery time of year! I originally sang this song with the musical group, Circle of Soul in New York City. I learned both the melody and harmony line with these fantastic ladies. Om Guru