Quieting the mind, yes. Bringing the mind to a still point, perhaps not. But what this CD does best is bring one quickly and deeply into a rhythmic flow- excellent for a flowing style of yoga, or anything that requires being lead deep into a meditative rhythm. (Massage therapists love this CD too.)

When it comes to meditation nothing is set in stone and everything is subjective. This having said, to me this is not the best support for meditation. There is too much stuff going on, and the melodies somewhat overwhelm the rhythms. In essence the music distracts the brain. In my personal opinion "El Hadra" is a vastly better product for meditation.

This is perhaps the most trance inducing work I own.

Angugama uses the didgeridoo and a drum beat, along with the sounds of nature, and synchronization with certain brain wave patterns, to clear the emotions and help focus the mind and heart on these beautiful sounds. It certainly works for me. The music is peaceful and meditative. It surely heals one from the stresses and tensions of daily life ... they seem to melt away ... or at least are viewed from a different, more clear perspective and feeling when the music is played and for a long time afterwards.

The liner notes provide some fascinating information how the "Spiritual Environments" recordings of which this is one ... create a healing effect with the sounds of nature and sacred mantras. Here is a summary: 1) the binaural beat helps produce a synchronization with the theta brain wave of the listener, which slows the brain down into a more relaxed state. 2) Anugama uses alpha, theta, and delta frequencies. 3) Sounds and overtones have been studied by a French ear surgeon, Dr. Alfred Tomatis, who discovered they charge the brain and energize the body itself. 3) Primordial sounds, such as the heartbeat, crickets, waterfalls, ocean surf and rivers rushing ... produce a calm comforting feeling, as they resonate with our consciousness and reinforce we, too, are part of the Life, the sacredness of nature. Lastly, 4) Anugama has coordinated his music to resonate with the frequency of certain planetary orbital speeds ... I understand how the first three techniques help the mind and body resonate with the music and essentially become harmonized with it. I am less convinced that the orbital speed of planets other than earth matter. However, the most important matter is this, the CD creates a wholistic experience of harmony, calmness, peace, and a oneness that feels mystical and sacred. This CD received my highest recommendations. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Fabulous for meditation and yoga. This music will simply take you away.