Om Yoga Mix CD

This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by Cyndi Lee.

With the help of the record label Dharma Moon, Cyndi Lee (founder of the Om Yoga Center in New York) is the yoga mastermind behind this ideal workout compilation. Lee has a preference for driving beats and the world-fusion flavors of her husband, David Nichtern, along with other artists such as Michael Hewett, Drala, and Steve Gorn. Tested by Lee's yoga students, these selections, overall, have a buoyant tone that merges Eastern elements with the rhythms of Western rock. Nichtern's "In Praise Of" incorporates strumming acoustic and electric guitar, organ, Indian vocals and tabla that playfully mingle and meander. Meanwhile, Drala's "Moment to Moment," featuring Gorn's hypnotic bansuri flute, kicks it up a few notches in pace. Also featured in this program is Cyndi Lee herself, reciting the "Dedication of Merit Chant." The result is an energy--and contentment--boosting program.

Personnel: David Nichtern (chant, guitar, synthesizer); Michael Hewett (acoustic guitar, E-bow); Steve Gorn (bansuri, clarinet); Clifford Carter (organ, keyboards); David Marino (synthesizer, drums, percussion programming); Ty Burhoe, Bill Buchen (tabla); Jamey Haddad (percussion).

Liner Note Author: Cyndi Lee.New Age Retailer (09/20/03, p.142) - "[I]deal for yoga instructors and independent students..."