Album Notes

Take time for yourself, find a special place and if possible a regular time in order to create an atmosphere. For example:-light a candle ; burn incense or aromatic oils ; have some fresh flowers or any other decoration ; make it your own little ritual ; make sure you will be warm enough , comfortable and undisturbed.
Ensure the surface you are lying on in the 2corpse pose2 is not too soft ; a single thick blanket folded in two or four should do. Have an extra blanket to cover yourself, your body temperature usually drops when you relax and the bodys metabolism slows down. The blanket can also give an extra cave like sense of security increasing your sense of withdrawing from the external world (Pratyahara0
It is also possible to experience Yoga Nidra while sitting upright on the ground with both legs stretched out in front of you or in any of the meditation seats, e.g. simple single cross-legged, tailor seat (Sukhasana), with the help of a wall behind your back for extra support,or even sitting in a chair

Just lie down close your eyes and listen. This CD is a guided, meditative and healing journey with words and music to bring you inner peace, well being and vitality. This is for all who are interested in or are already practising yoga/meditation.

The gentle musical voice of Ilonka lulls you into deep relaxation, bathing the subconscious in a healing meditation and and freeing blocked energy in the different Chakras. The music on the Low Whistle by the Irish piper Eoin Duignan carries your spirit on a musical journey to your inner self- your true self. The rhythms of australian percussionist Greg sheehan guide the spirit on its journey and the harmony of Justin Brady`s harmonica eases it along like the breath of life.
The CD was recorded and co-produced by Steve Cooney, who moulded all these elements together into one sound.

Track 1 (23mins) Explores ways of raising your states of consciousness and prepares for meditation with emphasis on :
Body awarness : in the resting state Savasana or "corps pose" which centres and balances body and mind.
Breath awareness: Prana mental cleansing and harmonising your your whole being thriugh conscious breathing.
Stilling the the mind and senses : Pratjahara

Track 2 (35 mins) Deepens the relaxation into meditation awakening the creative and healing powers using;
Concentration : Dharama- the mind gets involved in a progressive body experience from toes to the crown of the head developing into a-
Healing meditation : Dhyan which frees blocked energy centres experiences their colours and sounds