Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2011
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I haven't had much of a chance to use this CD as I have been too busy since I bought it. However, I did listen to it all the way through when it arrived and it sounds good from one listen. Richard Freeman's voice is nice to listen to and he explains clearly about yoga chants, uses, benefits etc, he then goes on to recite the chants, breaking them down at first and giving the listener a chance to join in. The words, Sandskrit and English, are on the enclosed CD booklet, so you can follow along by reading if you find it difficult to get the words just by listening. It appears to be a good introduction to chanting, and certainly one of only a few CDs on chanting that I have come across. I'm looking forward to using the CD in the future when I get a chance.
Didn't realise the 1st cd was on how to chant and their meanings. This would be good for someone just learning to chant. Since I have chanted for centuries, I just listen to the 2nd CD. I would recommend it for learning chanting itself.
Lo raccomando a chi vuole comprendere e soprattutto imparare a vibrare questi canti. Freeman รจ un maestro e si percepisce la vasta conoscenza che possiede della materia
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is a super helpful and informative album
Reviewed in the United States on 4 April 2015
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This is a super helpful and informative album. I had a super hard time with the opening invocation but learned it well after a couple weeks of diligent work with this CD. There are a lot of other really neat chants to learn on the album as well. I'm basically just a familiar with asana, but am learning a lot more about the practice, or at least being introduced to it, with this work.
This is a GREAT 2 cd set of a chant workshop. Chanting can be daunting for many yogis and teachers. Richard breaks it down for you, includes a lot of his personality and gives you something very approachable. It's the next best thing to being at a workshop in person (plus more affordable!)
Great to listen to in the car while driving. Freeman has a very even voice and has obviously put a lot of study into the chants and the best way(s) to remember them. Good for yoga students as well.
5.0 out of 5 starsStep-by-step guide to sanskrit chanting
Reviewed in the United States on 22 April 2013
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Richard Freeman provides authoritative step-by-step guidance on how to chant, making it accessible to everyone. His knowledge of both sanskrit pronounciation and the meaning of the chants provides a deeper understanding of the purpose of chanting.
This two-disc offering is a wonderful chanting aid. Richard Freeman is so easy to listen to, and I especially like his commentary about the chants. It is beautifully done, and would be an important addition to the library of any yoga practitioner.
ye i hardly use yet to some it might be fun i like what i like and some songs i play lik e a broken record or mood settting wow kinda nice yet i welcome u to buy as u feel drawn to