Inspired by Indian Classical Music

Rāga Bhairav is an early morning raga that is ideal for meditation, contemplation, and introspection.  The optimal time is pre-dawn, dawn, and the first few hours after dawn.   Bhairav is a wrathful aspect of Lord Shiva and symbolizes the power and determination to break through thoughts and habit patterns to reach a state of peace and tranquility.

Morning sets the tone for the entire day.  Due to modern lifestyle and/or habit, often we rush into our day unconsciously.  Taking some time to start the day in a peaceful way has many benefits such as a calmer state of mind, less stress, and more vitality, leading to improved quality of life and less dis-ease.  It is also helpful to set an intention for the day, for what we would like to accomplish and our demeanor throughout the day.

The album is structured in a way to first support sitting quietly in meditation, doing pranayama, and/or gentle warm-ups. Then rhythm and an increased tempo are added to encouragement movement and to build energy.  It then slows down for a final relaxation.  However, feel free to choose your own order.

Listen to and buy Awakening, Rāga Bhairav here »