YOGANONYMOUS

As a teacher, one of the most challenging aspects of planning a yoga class is finding good music to play.

You don’t want anything too distracting, or that sounds weird, is too high pitched, or not really the same “style” as your students. In my own searches for the perfect playlist, so much of the yoga music out there is a little too spa-like for a strong flow.

Finding music that’s relaxing without being corny, but builds when you need a little extra inspiration to power through those planks, is a fine and time-consuming art, which is why I’m sharing my personal favorites with you!

Here’s my go-to playlist for a fun, strong practice:

Sleep | Méditation
Creation | DJ Drez
Jhata Dance | DJ Drez
More Creation | DJ Drez
Wind Talker | DJ Drez
Kidda | Natacha Atlas
Sitar Lights (feat. Divine 1 Joel Long) | DJ Drez
Amerimacka | Thievery Corporation
Possibility | Lykke Li
Lotus Heart | Desert Dwellers

What’s your favorite song on your own yoga playlist?

About Erin Motzenbecker

I'm a carniverous, red wine and French cheese-loving, traveling yoga instructor based in Tampa Bay. I teach vinyasa flow and aim to keep my classes fun and accessible. You won’t hear much Sanskrit but you’ll probably get plenty of corny jokes, lots of core work, and sweet, delicious deep stretches. Teaching yoga has been one of my greatest pleasures; I practice to feed my teaching, but I teach to feed my life. See my teaching & workshop schedule on my website www.erinmotz.com or on come play on at Facebook.com/erinmotzyoga!

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