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Exploring the Healing and Meditative Aspects of Indian Classical Music
There is rhythm in every activity we do . In fact , our heart beat itself is compared with Laya with its consistent rhythm and steady pace . The melodious aspect of music has strong healing powers and that is the reason why calming music causes relaxation for mind . It activates stress relief hormones in our body and whether it is meditative instructors or doctors who strictly believe in science , music is strongly recommended to heal the seven chakras of the body .
With its versatile scales and laya patterns , each scale of Indian Classical Music evokes different form of emotions . Meditation is something above emotions and by listening to certain ragas like Sahana , Kalyani , Kedaragowla in Indian classical music creates an instant healing feel to the mind . When it comes to Hindustani Classical Music , raagas like Kaapi , Darbari Kaanada , Hameer Kalyani , Bhupali , and Bilaval are extremely pleasing and healing to the mind and soul .
Instead of allopathic medications or health concerns such as cold , cough and even serious ailments were healed in the organic way with constant listening of Indian Classical music , or even practicing the melodious notes .
Coming to the meditative aspect of Indian Classical Music , it helps to focus on mindfulness and calming the mind in an organic manner . This is the main reason why many guided meditation techniques take help of soothing
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While physical exercises help the body to be fit , peace of mind can only be attained by meditation and healing in which Indian Classical music plays a very important role . A perfect yardstick of good health is good physical health , sound mind and healthy soul . All these can be acquired faster and effortlessly by listening to Indian Classical Music . Here is the list of some interesting ragas both in Carnatic and Hindustani forms that help in guided meditation .
1 . Nalinakanthi ( Carnatic ) 2 . Mohana / Bhupali ( Carnatic /
Hindustani ) 3 . Hamsadhwani / Hamsdhwani
( Carnatic / Hindustani ) 4 . Shankarabharanam / Bilaaval
( Carnatic / Hindustani ) 5 . Sahana ( Carnatic ) 6 . Kharaharapirya / Kafi
( Carnatic / Hindustani ) 7 . Kalyani / Hamir Kalyani
( Carnatic / Hindustani ) 8 . Begada ( Carnatic ) 9 . Kaanada / Darbaari Kaanada ( Carnatic / Hindustani )
10 . Suddha Saveri / Durga ( Carnatic / Hindustani )
Whether the meditators or non-active meditators , have a try listening to this raagas and witness instant mood improvement and bring upon a faster progress in the healing and meditating journey .