Yoga Music

“Reverence,” a new yoga and meditation album by electronic dance music duo Tritonal, is an ode to Mother Earth that explores the relationship between trance and transcendence.

Binaural beats can enhance your yoga and meditation practice, alleviate stress and anxiety, and improve sleep, according to research.

Grammy-nominated frame drum specialist, flautist, and composer Marla Leigh Goldstein shares her playlist for finding ease.

George Harrison, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Prudence Farrow, and how '60s pop music and Hollywood spread Transcendental Meditation to a new audience.

Here, five artists share the inspirations behind their lyrics and sounds.

Sometimes after a long day, all you want to do is chill out and not listen to anyone speak. This instrumental yoga playlist will do the trick.

Dreaming of a beach vacation? Our soca music yoga playlist help you feel like you're doing yoga on a beach in the Caribbean. Next best thing, right?

Are you in the mood to rock-n-roll? Enjoy these classic rockin' tunes on Yoga Journal's Spotify channel.

This feel-good yoga playlist will make you feel bold and brave.

Happy Earth Day! Ground down and celebrate the beauty of this planet with a yoga playlist.

By seeking inspiration, you may find that others are seeking it as well. Here are five channels that provide perspective and insight on how to stay true to yourself.

Our sculpt yoga playlist will help you get energized and work up a sweat.

Whether you’re on the mat or on the couch, these are our favorite quarantine-appropriate podcasts for these strange and stressful times.

Yoga Journal sat down with the singer to talk about how she got her start as a musician, what singing mantras means to her, and why the new long-form Gayatri mantra is like medicine for the soul.

Relax and unwind with these divine, sultry tracks, ideal for mixing up your yoga practice.

This smooth collection of ballroom plus yoga beats will make you want to add a little tango to your yoga practice.

This rain-inspired playlist will put a spring in your step and add vigor to your yoga practice.

Looking to feel inspired and motivated? This playlist from #YJInfluencer Denelle Numis has your back.

Everybody has the ability to awaken Durga, the Hindu warrior goddess. This playlist from #YJInfluencer Sofiah Thom will help you access your inner Durga.

Need a minute? How about 30. Take time to center yourself with this calming playlist, designed to help you really drop in.

Whether you're getting pumped to attend this year's ARISE Festival or just want to experience it vicariously through Spotify, flowing to this playlist is the perfect prep for a big night out.

Yogi-turned-pop artist Justin Michael Williams talks to YJ about the making of his new album Metamorphosis, his support for the LGBTQ community, and meditation as the "express elevator" to his dreams. Plus, he curated a practice playlist to speak to your soul and kick-start your dreams.

Can't make it to your favorite class? Channel your coolest self with this chill, modern yoga playlist.

Embrace summer's chill vibes with our ambient playlist on Spotify, designed to inspire you to slow your flow.

Feeling the mid-workday slump? Take a break to flow and clear your mind with this vinyasa yoga playlist.

Embody the spirit of spring with this playful 75-minute yoga playlist on Spotify. Download the free software to listen to our playlists—and check back weekly for more of our fave yoga tunes.

Indie-folk trio Magic Giant talks to us about the making of their upcoming album, their devotion to yoga, and how their music reflects their practice. Plus, practice to their playlist curated exclusively for YogaJournal.com readers.

DJ Taz Rashid created this playlist for Kathryn Budig's class, UnF'withable. Play it at home when you need a good sweat and rock-solid self-acceptance.

Get ready for your jump start your Friday night out with this vinyasa flow playlist. You'll come back to this Friday night yoga playlist time and again!

Feeling blocked in your heart chakra? Listen to these heart-opening tunes, drop into Wild Thing, and feel the love.

Roll out of bed onto your mat and hit play. This 60-minute A.M. playlist will wake and warm you up for your day.

Boise’s Treefort Music Fest combines the vibrancy of a music festival with the ultimate communal yoga experience for an inspiring, spirit-lifting weekend.

We already know that music can enhance your mood, but for the first time, a study has shown that live music can reduce stress levels.

The fierce founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga shares her ultimate yoga playlist and what inspired her first album, Salt & Bone.

Early ballots for the 2016 Grammy Awards included nearly two dozen albums inspired by bhakti yoga. We listened to them all to choose our favorite yoga music for the year. Practice to the playlist.

Movement in your body leads to movement in your life. Shrink Session founder Erin Stutland combines the mindfulness of yoga with heart-pumping cardio.

Listening to your favorite tunes might be helping you stick with daily practice. Plus, pick up four songs to keep you flowing.

Yoga teacher Maggie DiPasquale say music is essential for setting the tone in teen yoga classes and offers tips for choosing songs that move teens.

Chad Dennis, yoga instructor to Maroon 5, created this soothing practice playlist to help bring you back to center anywhere.

A Nebraska-based yogini finds her groove bringing rock ‘n’ roll to yoga.

Get Drez's advice for putting together the perfect practice soundtrack and flow to his sample Spotify playlist today!

Matthew Reyes has developed a cult following for his sweaty classes and inspired beats.

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Use music during your yoga practice to harmonize your breathing and life.

In his first guest blog post, yoga teacher Dave Romanelli reflects on the similarities between the yoga community and Deadheads.

Set the mood and pace for your class with music playlists.

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Move with music. Energize your practice by setting it to a happy beat.

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Baron Baptiste’s playlist starts off primed for Sun Salutations, builds energy for a series of standing poses, and then chills out for seated and supine poses.

Vinyasa teacher and co-founder of Laughing Lotus studios in New York and San Francisco, Dana Flynn says playing soulful tracks during a flow sequence brings out a “fierce grace.”

Yogi musician Trevor Hall is dedicated to making song a form of worship.

Learn to love splits in this flowing Jivamukti sequence with an uplifting beat.

When it comes to music, students of Kundalini instructor Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa never know what to expect.

Prana Flow Yoga creator Shiva Rea turns up the music to offer inspiration and rhythm to yogis moving through the 108 rounds of Sun Salutations she leads as part of her ongoing Global Mala Project.

As more yoga teachers incorporate music into their classes, practitioners debate the merits. Is it a distraction or an enhancement?

One of the ways San Francisco vinyasa teacher Janet Stone has created a fun, joyful environment for her vigorous flow classes is through a playful mix of songs that aim to lull yogis into a more balanced place.

Consider the pros and cons of using music to complement your teaching.