tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post2716781760207819806..comments2023-11-28T14:12:34.789+11:00Comments on The Itinerant Yogini: Sound SignageYogini Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-30639979173875404082010-05-22T02:22:40.605+10:002010-05-22T02:22:40.605+10:00yep I was totally weirded out my first few "o...yep I was totally weirded out my first few "ohms". as a singer- not really an issue for me to stay "on key" except when the actual teacher is completely off. that makes it tricky- like having men try to ohm on a tone that is too high...<br /><br />i think svasti is completely on the right track. if you give people a bit of guidance as to "why" we ohm and how to think about chanting, it makes more sense and is less "wonky". :)<br /><br />Now, I ADORE ohms.Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-13889654685356934812010-05-21T15:31:11.449+10:002010-05-21T15:31:11.449+10:00@YifY - Yes!! What IS with that? I love the passi...@YifY - Yes!! What IS with that? I love the passion, but not the volume...<br /><br />@Emma - I know, it just doesn't sound the same without the bass. ;)<br /><br />@Brenda - You should give it a go and then post about it lol! Maybe you should print out the sign first and have a little chat like Svasti suggests...<br /><br />@Heather - I can imagine this would be a tough crowd... Maybe worth a discussion though, to open those young minds to new experiences? ;)<br /><br /><br />I never used to chant but once I started I got loads of positive feedback. I never oblige people to participate but judging from voices (I keep my eyes closed) I reckon about 90% of the students join in nowadays.Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-36977382257840767412010-05-21T05:53:14.732+10:002010-05-21T05:53:14.732+10:00Since I teach through a hospital and two universit...Since I teach through a hospital and two universities, I don't chant in my classes. But, I love it when I take a class and there is chanting. When its at the right tone and harmonious, its so lovely and inspirational! And, yes, the sign is very funny ;-)Namaste_Heatherhttp://namaste-heather.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-5436202232310697882010-05-21T03:56:10.240+10:002010-05-21T03:56:10.240+10:00We don't touch much on spirituality in my clas...We don't touch much on spirituality in my classes, so I suspect just about any chanting we would do would be confused noise. But I know what you mean when everyone hits the right note and you totally get the sense of a "universal vibration."<br /><br />I love the sign's tone of polite scolding...Brenda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15706976926804565629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-84257015287437590552010-05-20T04:35:38.206+10:002010-05-20T04:35:38.206+10:00sometimes, when the yoga classes are a bit too hea...sometimes, when the yoga classes are a bit too heavy on the yogini and not enough on the yogi... it's a bit... shrieky. high pitched. baritones and tenors help smooth it out. another good reason for diversity in the yoga class!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201118295945904801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-74456071048061022432010-05-19T18:17:14.196+10:002010-05-19T18:17:14.196+10:00Oh man, there's always one person who has to b...Oh man, there's always one person who has to be the loudest. Why is this? OMing is not a competitive sport! :PY is for Yoginihttp://www.yisforyogini.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-5872922300683324372010-05-19T17:44:03.456+10:002010-05-19T17:44:03.456+10:00@Juliana - Yes, it can be so wonderful when it goe...@Juliana - Yes, it can be so wonderful when it goes well...<br /><br />but @Tiffany - so awful when it doesn't...<br /><br />Maybe instructions really are the key?Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-66047826760921774082010-05-19T14:55:48.771+10:002010-05-19T14:55:48.771+10:00That sign is classic! Thanks for sharing!
I was ...That sign is classic! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />I was in a class the other day where someone towards the front overwhelmed the rest of the room with very loud Oms. I was trying not to judge or be annoyed, but it was so distracting - I just wanted it to end.Tiffany Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284860922524182499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-36406182406066633312010-05-19T10:08:22.235+10:002010-05-19T10:08:22.235+10:00Nicely put! I love the melodiousness and timeless...Nicely put! I love the melodiousness and timeless sensation chanting can result in. And the sweet knowledge that you're a part of the whole :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-51742717135954092922010-05-19T09:14:57.222+10:002010-05-19T09:14:57.222+10:00@Svasti - you think that would help more than my s...@Svasti - you think that would help more than my sign?! ;) Yes, I totally agree, it can all seem very daunting at first. I like to emphasize WHY we chant and that it's not a religious commitment to open your mouth and say Om!<br /><br />@Babs - :DYogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-75455429822372560262010-05-19T02:28:31.493+10:002010-05-19T02:28:31.493+10:00Love the sign!!Love the sign!!babshttp://babsbabble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-4934407317173076362010-05-18T16:41:56.821+10:002010-05-18T16:41:56.821+10:00I sometimes wonder how many people have ever been ...I sometimes wonder how many people have ever been given any pointers on how to chant "Om" or any other Sanskrit-y words. Sounding out A-U-M, where to place the vowel in the mouth, the external shape of the mouth and how to pace the use of your breath. <br /><br />I suspect that if you've never been given any help with pronunciation, then people are just picking it up as they go, and going off how it sounds to them.<br /><br />For sure, chanting can sound so lovely when everyone is tuned into the same vibe. That's why I love kirtan! <br /><br />I'm still organising where I'm going to start teaching yoga but when I do, I will be including a few little tips on Sanskrit pronunciation in class. :)Svastihttp://svasti.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com