1. NAMASTE 2. GAYATRI 3. LOKA SAMASTHA 4. WALTZ OF THE GODDESS 5. ROYAL TRANSFORMATION 6. OM SHANTI 7. SATCHITANANDA 8. DANCING SHAKTI 9. LOVING KINDNESS NAMASTE Namaste, Namaste, I bow, to the soul within. When I rest in my heart, and you rest in yours, we are one, we are one. Hari Om In yoga we greet each other with the auspicious salutation, “Namaste”. Instead of simply saying “hello” to the physical form of another, the word “Namaste” acknowledges that the spirit/soul/light within me, honours that same spirit/soul/light within you. The heart is where we most easily feel connection to this inner space, therefore when we say “Namaste” we also place the hands into prayer mudra (anjali) at the centre of the chest. From our hearts to yours….Namaste.

GAYATRI Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dimahi Diyoyonah Prachodayat Gayatri Mantra is an ancient mantra from the Rig Veda and it honours and appreciate the sun, not just as the earth’s source of light, heat and nourishment, but also as a symbol of the light that lives within us all. A translation of this mantra is: “The eternal earth, air and heaven. That glory, the resplendence of the sun. May we contemplate the brilliance of that light. May the sun inspire our minds.” LOKA SAMASTHA Loka Samastha Loka Samastha Sukino Bhavantu May all beings everywhere in the world x2 May all beings be happy and free. There is no better sentiment than to wish all beings everywhere to be well. The beauty of reciting this mantra is that we cultivate compassion within ourselves and we become less selfish and self-absorbed. Instead, we can see the suffering in the world and make the conscious choice to generate love towards everyone, everywhere, because when we are filled with love, those around us might feel it too. The distinctive melody for this chant came to Angelique as she was rehearsing another song for a Kirtan performance. The mantra arose with the melody and simply would not dissolve until she captured it on her harmonium.

WALTZ OF THE GODDESS Om Shree Maha, Laxmi Namaha Om Shree Ma, Devi Ma Jaya Ma Ma Ma Ma Durga Ma, Kali Ma, Saraswati In the arms of the mother, embraced by Thee. The depth of your love flows endlessly. Your Grace, Your Grace, reveals my soul. One with All. I am now home. This chant contains the names of the Hindu Goddesses, Laxmi, Devi, Durga, Kali and Saraswati. “Ma” of course means “Mother”, and “Jaya” means “Victory” so we praise the divine mother in all of Her forms by singing this mantra. Ginny wrote this song whilst driving to her mother’s house, and she dedicates it to all mothers everywhere. ROYAL TRANSFORMATION Nataraja Shiva Shambho Jaya Shiva Shankara Nataraja Shiva Shambho Jaya Shiva Shankara Hara Hara Nataraj Shivaya

This is a devotional chant to the Hindu deity Shiva which acknowledges him as a powerful being of transformation. Shiva is also known as ‘Lord of the Dance’, Nataraja. The word Shambho translates as “the auspicious one” and it is believed chanting this sound has the power to free you to a higher consciousness. Angelique wrote this chant as she navigated her way through a major change in her life, calling on Shiva’s wisdom to guide her to her true path.

OM SHANTI Om Shanti, Om Shanti, Om Shanti Om Hey Durgayei, Lead me to the light.

“Om” is the sound of all of creation, the vibration of the universe. In fact, in the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali states that Om is the sound of God. “Shanti” translates as “peace”. “Durgayei” is another name for Durga, the protective, fierce and loving Goddess. In Buddha’s words, “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without”. The repetition of the words “Om Shanti” can offer a sense of calm and in doing so, offers a way to internalize a sense of lightness within.

SATCHITANANDA Sat Chit Ananda x3, I am Truth, Light, Bliss Aham Prema x 3, I am Divine Love Om Shanti x 3, I am Peace, Peace, Peace

Repeating uplifting mantras can truly change your mood and re-orient your mind to a place of peace. These 3 mantras can be used anytime, anyplace. “Satchitananda” more actually translates as absolute existence (truth), divine consciousness (light) and sublime bliss. DANCING SHAKTI Om Om Shakti Om Namah Shivayah x3 Shakti Shakti Bolo Bolo Bolo Shakti Bolo Bolo Maha Shakti

“Shakti" is the divine feminine, the Goddess, spiritual power. Whilst "Shiva" is the divine consciousness which permeates through the whole universe. This chant was written by Cass and it is her interpretation of the strength, protection and grace she thought of when looking at images of the Goddesses, Durga and Kali. The chant offers time for reflection to those who wish to explore those aspects within themselves.

LOVING KINDNESS May you be filled with loving kindness. May you, may you be well. May I be filled with loving kindness. May I, may I be well. May we be filled with loving kindness. May we, may all of us be well. Om Mani Padme Hum x3 Om Open your heart to love x3 Om

Considered the most universal and popular mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, Angelique composed this arrangement to share this beautiful chant in her yoga classes. The first word “Om” is the sound of all of creation, the vibration of the universe. The word Mani means "jewel", Padme is the "lotus flower” and Hum represents the spirit of enlightenment. The benefits of reciting this mantra are infinite. GINNY CLARKE | ANGELIQUE PRATTEN | CASS CAMPBELL

Recorded and Produced at Avondale Music Studio by Peter Dixon/Premananda Namaste: Ginny Clarke/Control Gayatri: Cass Campbell/Control Loka Samastha: Angelique Pratten/Control Waltz of the Goddess: Ginny Clarke Royal Transformation: Angelique Pratten/Control Om Shanti: Cass Campbell/Control Satchidananda: Ginny Clarke/Control Dancing Shakti: Cass Campbell/Control Loving Kindness: Angelique Pratten/Control Musicians Ginny Clarke: Vocals, Harmonium, Bells, Percussion Angelique Pratten: Vocals, Harmonium Cass Campbell: Guitar Premananda: Drum Alissa "Bliss" Rogers: Cello "Swaha" means "Offering" and this CD is our offering to the divine and to you. Peace in the world begins right here within ourselves and we hope that these songs help to invoke that feeling of deep calm and compassion. These songs are composed of mantras, sacred words and sounds in the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit. Mantra means "to protect the mind". And what does the mind need protecting from? Our incessant thoughts! So the repetition of these mantras give the mind something wholesome and uplifting to hang onto, helping us rise above our problems, to remember and recognize the depths of our spirit. www.livingpeaceyoga.com/swaha-cd

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