Nada Yoga: self-realisation and spiritual development

A good friend of mine recently told me that he has been attending Nada Yoga to improve his mental health, something that I had never heard of before. So I wanted to find out a bit more about it.

Nada Yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on the practice of sound and music as a means of self-realisation and spiritual development. The word ‘nada’ in Sanskrit means ‘sound’ or ‘vibration”, and Nada Yoga involves using sound, particularly through the practice of music and chanting, to explore and connect with the inner self.

Self-practice of Nada Yoga typically involves the following elements:

Mantra Chanting: Reciting sacred sounds or mantras to create a positive vibration and focus the mind. Mantras can be repeated verbally or internally, and the vibrations are believed to have a transformative effect on the practitioner.

Listening to Inner Sounds: In Nada Yoga, practitioners listen attentively to the internal sounds that arise within the mind and body. This can include the subtle sounds of one’s own breath, the heartbeat, or other internal vibrations.

Meditation on Sound: Concentrating on external sounds, such as music or the natural environment, during meditation. This helps to cultivate a heightened awareness of sound and its impact on the mind.

Singing and Bhajan: Engaging in devotional singing or bhajans, which are songs of praise and worship. This can be done alone or in a group, fostering a sense of community and connection.

Instrumental Practice: Playing musical instruments as a form of meditation. Instruments like the flute, tambura, or singing bowls are commonly used in Nada Yoga to produce resonant and soothing sounds.

It’s important to note that Nada Yoga is not limited to musicians or those with a musical background. Anyone can engage in the practice and it is adaptable to individual preferences and abilities. The goal of Nada Yoga is to harmonise the body, mind and spirit through the transformative power of sound, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe.

‘Palm and Bowl’ – Winter Solstice Sound Workshop

Locally to core groups of ‘For Men To Talk’, ‘Palm and Bowl’ are hosting a Winter Solstice Sound Workshop on Friday 22 December 2023 from 6pm until 9pm.

Attendees will come together on the longest night to rebalance according to the season and present energies with breath work, then learn some simple Nada Yoga self practice to take away and utilise through the winter season to stay grounded and clear as we all progress into the spring. 

After some sharing and connection within the group and to self attendees will relax and let go into a full sound bath meditation to clear our way going forward and let go of whatever needs to be put to rest with the years end. A truly deep dive into self through the medium of sound and frequency to help attendees process, let go, welcome in the new and stay balanced through this naturally darker period of the winter.

Address: Happy Body Project, West Park Farm, Wilstead, MK45 3QS

Cost: £33

Booking Link: https://bit.ly/3Nk1Xpv