{"id":3875,"date":"2025-12-10T11:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:58:17","slug":"music-during-asana-practice-is-a-no-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/en\/news\/musik-waehrend-der-asana-praxis-ein-no-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Music during asana practice \u2013 a no-go"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3523 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-1024x512.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pyb_kirtan-dave-stringer_header_2560x1280px-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Music during asana practice \u2013 <br>A no-go?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<p><strong>Authored:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/en\/yoga-teacher\/moritz\/\"><strong>Moritz Ulrich<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| Reading time: 4 minutes | Last edited: 10 December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A topic that divides the yoga world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same question keeps cropping up in the yoga scene:<br><strong>\u201eIs it permissible to play music during asana practice?\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a topic that sparks debate \u2013 both online and offline. Some consider music in yoga to be untraditional. Others find it inspiring and supportive. But what does tradition really say? And how do we, as modern yoga teachers, deal with this today?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>In this article, we examine:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional backgrounds to sound &amp; yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Asana + music have historically been neither prohibited nor <br>is occupied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why thinking in terms of \u201eright\u201c and \u201ewrong\u201c is of little help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical tips for the ideal yoga playlist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How music can be used effectively without <br>be distracting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bhakti-Blog.jpg\" alt=\" We illuminate during the asana practice Play music\" class=\"wp-image-3651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bhakti-Blog.jpg 700w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bhakti-Blog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bhakti-Blog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bhakti-Blog-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog border-style is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center font-style\" style=\"font-size:2rem\">The most important points in brief \u2013 the 3 key points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainability as lived practice<\/strong>Peace Yoga Berlin understands environmental awareness as an honest attitude - decisions are based on mindfulness, responsibility and the real conditions of everyday studio life instead of perfectionist expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conscious choice instead of green labels:<\/strong> Cleaning products, studio products, coconut water or yoga mats are not assessed across the board, but are considered in terms of origin, durability, resources and actual benefits - pragmatism instead of ideology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mindfulness beyond the mat:<\/strong> Travelling, consumption and teaching are viewed with compassion instead of morality - sustainability becomes a yogic path that enables reflection, connection and growth without shame or black and white thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"default\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSBkYXRhLXRlc3RpZD0iZW1iZWQtaWZyYW1lIiBzdHlsZT0iYm9yZGVyLXJhZGl1czoxMnB4IiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9lbWJlZC9lcGlzb2RlLzY3N2Y4REtwSDFmcmxWZzdVbEpnSHM\/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nZW5lcmF0b3IiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE1MiIgZnJhbWVCb3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iIiBhbGxvdz0iYXV0b3BsYXk7IGNsaXBib2FyZC13cml0ZTsgZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhOyBmdWxsc2NyZWVuOyBwaWN0dXJlLWluLXBpY3R1cmUiIGxvYWRpbmc9ImxhenkiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==\"><div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-a\"> <p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>Default<\/strong>. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: none\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Music in yoga \u2013 traditional or modern?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Nada Yoga: The yogic practice of sound<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sound has always played an important role in many traditions. <br>The so-called <strong>Nada Yoga<\/strong> sees the path to knowledge as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vibration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vibration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>external and internal sounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The term <em>Anahata Nada<\/em> describes the <strong>eternal, undefeated sound<\/strong>, which always exists \u2013 a metaphor for enlightenment and deep inner perception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Traditional or modern music in yoga practice\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jy-berlin_harmonium.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>But it is important to note that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nada Yoga does not automatically mean music during the asanas.<\/strong> Nada yogis often do not work with asanas at all, but rather with sound as a spiritual practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Music in the Indian yoga tradition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even independently of Nada Yoga, sound plays a role in <a href=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/en\/\">Yoga<\/a> always played a central role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Singing mantras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recitation of Vedic texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>traditional Indian music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds convey knowledge, accompany rituals and create structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However:<\/strong> Historical evidence for asana practice <em>with<\/em> There is no music. Nor is there any evidence that one can <em>none<\/em> Play music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is therefore no \u201etraditional prohibition\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana sequences are themselves a modern development.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The modern form of Vinyasa Flow \u2013 that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fluid sequences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>synchronised with breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dynamic asana sequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>... is historically speaking <strong>very young<\/strong>. For thousands of years, asana practice was hardly comparable to its current form. It is therefore difficult to use a tradition as a benchmark that did not even exist in this form at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern practice requires modern questions \u2013 and flexible answers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pyb_join-the-movement_700x700px.png\" alt=\"The modern form of Vinyasa Flow Asana sequences \" class=\"wp-image-3734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pyb_join-the-movement_700x700px.png 700w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pyb_join-the-movement_700x700px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pyb_join-the-movement_700x700px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pyb_join-the-movement_700x700px-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2eb748b2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tradition or modernity? Why \u201eright vs. wrong\u201c is not helpful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many discussions arise from the desire for clarity: \u201eIs it allowed?\u201c \u2013 \u201eIs it traditional?\u201c \u2013 \u201eIs it wrong?\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditions have constantly evolved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different lines have different perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography, zeitgeist, teacher personalities \u2013 all of these shape practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Yoga is a living path \u2013 not a rigid set of rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of thinking in black and white, we can deal with it openly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some prefer to practise in silence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Others with music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many like both, depending on their mood and the type of lesson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin-extra-news-block-2.png\" alt=\"A lively way to openly engage with music during yoga\" class=\"wp-image-169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin-extra-news-block-2.png 744w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin-extra-news-block-2-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2eb748b2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Music as support for practice \u2013 not as a distraction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Music can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/en\/yoga-courses\/\">Yoga class<\/a> open the senses, support breathing or enhance an emotional quality. Silence, on the other hand, can sharpen perception and make inner sounds audible. Both have advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The problem only arises here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When music <strong>distracted<\/strong>, instead of supporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When they <strong>just background chatter<\/strong> is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When they <strong>not deliberately chosen<\/strong> will be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the following applies: <strong>Music in yoga is not a no-go \u2013 but it should be used mindfully.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to create a really good yoga playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A playlist should never be random. It should reflect practice. <strong>accompany, carry and support<\/strong>. Here are some criteria you can check for each track:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is this song here?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does it support the intention of the lesson?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the text fit with practice \u2013 or does it get in the way?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the song create the desired mood?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhythm &amp; Breathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the beat too fast?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it promote calm or energy \u2013 depending on the phase of the class?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instruments &amp; Soundscapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do they support grounding, expansiveness, energy, centring?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do they help to reinforce the topic of the lesson?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Music as a support for practice\" class=\"wp-image-3943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/musik-yoga.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace.png\" alt=\"Yoga music as elements\" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace.png 1080w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_ornament-peace-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chakras &amp; Elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a lesson is themed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fire \u2192 energetic music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earth \u2192 calm, deep sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart space \u2192 open, soft soundscapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Use inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is perfectly acceptable to use other people's playlists or to draw inspiration from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moritz Ulrich even explicitly states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201eFeel free to take my playlists \u2013 that's what they're there for.\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy-paste is not a problem \u2013 as long as we use it consciously and know what we are sharing or passing on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2eb748b2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Conclusion: Music in asana practice \u2013 yes or no?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center wrapper-blog is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>From this perspective, it becomes clear that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c <strong>There is no traditional prohibition.<\/strong><br>\u274c <strong>There is no historical obligation to remain silent.<\/strong><br>\u274c <strong>There is no universal no-go.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, the following applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Music can inspire<br>\u2714\ufe0f Music can carry you away<br>\u2714\ufe0f Music can be part of modern yoga practice<br>\u2714\ufe0f Silence remains valuable<br>Both can coexist.<br>\u2714\ufe0f The decision may be situational and individual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan.png\" alt=\"Music in Asana Practice Our Conclusion\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan.png 1080w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/peaceyoga.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jy-berlin_stundenplan-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns e-con-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wrapper-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1140px\">\n<p><strong>What is important is the awareness behind the decision \u2013 not the dogma.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is neither \u201ewrong\u201c nor \u201eun-yogic\u201c. 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