Ancient Wisdom and Modern Sounds for Health and Healing.

Featuring chanting by Jai Uttal

This album is inspired by and created to harmonize the Dosha known as Vata, which is an important part of Ayurvedic medicine. Vata is the energy that initiates and propels all of the activities of the body and mind. This music effects all aspects of a person, promoting their well being and health emotionally, spiritually and physically.

The Doshas are best understood to be the three primary forces of nature that each individual embodies and that are responsible for the characteristics of our mind and body. Although each of us manifests all three of the Doshas, most people have one or two aspects that predominate.

Vata correlates to the element of Wind. Vata means ''wind, to move, flow, direct the processes of, or command.'' Vata enables the other two Doshas to be expressive in their own rights. Vata governs movement in the body, the activities of the nervous system and the processes of elimination. Vata is responsible for natural urges and sensory functions Vata has the most direct influences on the other two Doshas, as Vata is the energy that initiates and propels all the other activities in the body/mind. Prana, the Sanskrit word for 'life force' is found in Vata.

Qualities of Vata: Cold, light, dry, irregular, rough, moving, quick, and changeable

Balanced Vata: Mental alertness, abundant creative energy, good elimination of waste materials, sound sleep, strong immunity, enthusiasm for life, emotional balance and an orderly functioning of all the body's systems.

Signs of Vata imbalance: Anxiety, nervousness, fear, loneliness, insecurity, restlessness, hyperactivity, giddiness, spaciness, and/or confusion. Digestive imbalances can include burping, gas, hiccups and bowel upset.

To Help Balance Vata: Make choices that bring warmth, stability, and consistency to your life. Touch and be touched regularly by the people you love.

Track Listing:

Vata: The Soaring Soul (Healing Sounds for Balance & Creativity)