The polyphony of most sound tracks offered by Deep Meditation Studio
(studio of deep meditation) with different effects and changing
harmonies is designed to effectively enable the mental and emotional
strata of a human being to enter and persist in a state of inner
harmony, effortless perception of the Existence. This music could also
be called sound therapy, transcendental atmospheric music.
The compositions are designed for an audience capable of subtle perception of the world of sounds, deep immersion and transcendence.
It has to be explained that the proposed musical format does not
quite fit the conventional, prevailing notion of meditative music as
such. There is no melody and no rhythm. This sound of spheres helps one
to attain the meditative state of consciousness!
The site has links and keys, providing absolutely free access for
listening to profound meditative compositions from the beginning to the
end (Full-length preview).
Have a good trip and thanks for your time!
Nada (from Sanskrit “Nāda” -sound) yoga – Yoga of sound – is the process of self-realization through the agency of sound.
Does Nada yoga imply work with internal or external sounds?
The
Existence is not divided into external and internal one; it exists as
an indivisible whole. Nada Yoga, as well as many other types of yoga,
aims at achieving a transcendent state of mind, beyond conditionality,
affections, divisions. The sounds used for practicing Nada yoga –
function as tools, catalysts, propelling you to a state of silence,
where even the sounds themselves are absent.
Would any kind of meditative music be suitable for the practice of Nada yoga?
Not really. In our case, the music should
actively function, i.e. it should be designed with a view to achieving a
certain state of consciousness. These compositions are designed for
meditating persons, turned on by this kind of music. You can access the
music here.
Is Nada yoga practiced in a group or on one’s own?
Group practice (3 to 10 persons) aims at multiple amplification of the effect of entering the meditative state.
You can also practice Nada yoga alone (for
certain reasons or due to your individual characteristics), at home,
outdoors and so on. In any case, before you join the group training,
individual preparatory training sessions at home are highly recommended.
What poses are to be taken?
Preference is given to lying pose
(Savasana) or classic sitting pose (on a chair). Poses are not to be
changed for the whole duration of the session.
Is there a Guru in the group?
Music is the Guru you need to trust in and be fully open to.
What is the length of a session?
About an hour.
What meditation techniques are employed in Nada yoga training?
Conscious listening.
What is the difference between translimiting music (TLM) and Nada yoga session?
There is no difference, because the
translimiting music session, same as Nada yoga session have a goal in
common – to go beyond the limits of conditionality, identifications,
affections and divisions with the help of sounds.
What should be the mode of
communication among the participants of Nada yoga sessions?
What themes
can be addressed before and after the session?
The most important rule is not to break
silence by beginning to talk for 10 – 15 minutes after the session. The
Spoken Words will take a person, immersed in his Inner Self, from the
depth to the periphery of consciousness and therefore it is
categorically recommended to observe silence. Communication among the
participants before and after the session is not prohibited :).
Practitioners should realize that the best form of communication with
each other is that from heart to heart, in a state of Quiet!
Translimiting Music (TLM) is a
type of music which is used as an intensive method for achieving deep
transcendental states of consciousness by means of musical sounds. Such
states may be experienced by people engaged in meditation, yoga, deep
relaxation, contemplation, different types of arts and creative work
and so forth. It often happens that in ordinary life people who are far
from knowing any practices, due to certain circumstances or internal
processes may experience Higher transcendental states
The word “trans” or “transcendental” (from
Latin “Trans, transcendens”) means – across, through, going beyond,
surpassing. The word “limit” (from Latin “Limes”) means – boundary,
limit, marginal rate. Let’s just say that translimiting music is the
music that helps a person to go beyond the identifications and re-focus
the point of awareness to the deeper levels of perception of Being that
makes people more holistic, harmonious and spontaneous, and promotes a
return to the inner nature of their true “SELF”.
In the structure and elements of TLM there
are laid hidden principles and techniques for building nonstandard
music, formed as the result of many years of experimentation with sounds
and their impact on human consciousness. TLM differs from many other
widespread kinds of meditation music in that it should be used as a
method (technique), and not merely as background music, which is
assigned a secondary role in the class for relaxation and meditation. By
means of a specially designed audio algorithms and unique components of
the compositions, this music due to properly observed instructions for
the TLM-session, as well as other subjective and objective factors, can
launch subtle mechanisms of the mind and trigger in a person various
transcendental states of consciousness.
With the help of sounds move beyond the sounds themselves, beyond limits and restrictions.
“That’s
where even any uttered word or sound, or movement, or a thought that
appears on the ’screen of consciousness‘ are considered superfluous and
alien, as if pushing you out of ‘the depth of your Nature to the
periphery’”.
Nowadays, there are teachings that explain
the term “transcendent,” in their own way but we will not rely on any
one of these teachings and get you into the wilds of interpretations, as
this may divert you away from the substance. TLM requires practical
participation, and no words can express the full depth of feelings that
actual practitioners experience.
It is believed that any kind of
identification with the body, mind, thoughts, feelings, emotions,
professional or family status, borrowed qualities and so on – act as
barriers that separate man from Reality holding him dependent on all
kinds of cyclical processes, physical and mental mechanisms and their
derivatives. The main mission of translimiting music is to help a
person overcome the restrictions and the resulting identifications and
look at the inner and outer world from the position of an outside
Observer. “Separate from the restrictions and
conditionalities”, in this context, does not mean getting away or hiding
from any problems, as the Observer mode involves a conscious presence
and acceptance of things as they are, which requires a greater
dedication than the struggle with the problems or effort to eliminate
errors.
Instructions for TLM-session. The choice of the composition. How to listen?
The
Deep Meditation Studio library has 3 compositions (mixes) with the
provisional names – TLM 1, TLM 1 and TLM 3. The duration of each is 1
hour. This is exactly how long the session should last. Maximum daily
frequency of sessions should not exceed 3. Recommended weekly frequency
of sessions – at least 2, best of all – no less than 4. Recommended time
of day is either morning or evening. Each composition (mix) consists
of 3 different tracks.
Choose a time that suits yourself best, so
that nothing and no one could disturb you. Start today’s session with
the TLM 1, for example. Then leave TLM 2 for the next time (another
day), and alternate them every session. You should not change the
composition during the session.
In the process of listening, you should
not take any active part in it, i.e., you have to be a passive listener
and do nothing, as the music will set the tone, direction, atmosphere
and so on. All that you need to do is to let go!
Choose for yourself the optimal volume so
as any internal and external noise (e.g. – your own breathing, the noise
outside the window, behind the wall, the noise of computer coolers …)
would not be heard during playback. Take a comfortable relaxed position –
lying on your back or sitting. The spine should be straight. If you
wish so, you can repeat the session, turning on the composition twice.
Eyes should be kept closed. You can also use headphones.
In a group session, the presence of an instructor is necessary and you should follow his instructions.
What sensations might arise in the listener? How to determine that TLM really works?
After 30 minutes of listening the
so-called “effect of immersion” can occur, accompanied by a variety of
psychophysical manifestations: in-depth regular breathing, relaxation,
warmth in the body, drowsiness, a sense of flowing and release of
energy, tranquility, lightness… Suchlike phenomena are the consequences
of the transition of consciousness to a deeper and more holistic mode of
reality perception.
So, if you want carry out an experiment, try the following:
Turn on the selected sound track, follow
the guidelines set in the instruction to the session. After 30 minutes
of listening to the composition abruptly interrupt it by immediately performing the following actions:
1) utter any word or phrase, or make an
unhurried movement of hand, head or foot. In these actions you will find
xxxxxxxxx (text hidden) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. A sensation arises that by
such actions you xxxxxxxxx (text hidden) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to
periphery “;
2) try calling a close friend or relative,
or even better – meet one if there is anyone nearby. Start a
conversation … you’ll hear your voice xxxxxx (text hidden)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. You will feel as if the words spoken xxxxxxx (text
hidden) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx you … from your “Self”. The changes occurring
to you may be noticed also by your interlocutor. Do not be scared as
this a consequence of the transition to the regime of informed Observer.
The music has become merely a kind of trigger, switching you to this
mode.
3) go to the mirror and look at your face, eyes, pupils …… . xxxxxxxxxxxx (text hidden) xxxxxxx
One could list other external
psychophysical symptoms, which usually occur during or after the
TLM-session, however, binding to them, and especially the expectation of
these feelings can cause some strain that will result in zero “effect.”
For this reason, some of the information on the specific accompanying
experiences had to be hidden.
If after listening to the track, you have
not noticed any changes in yourself, then try to play your chosen piece
again, from the beginning to the end. Try changing the track and
repeatedly play it on another day or at another time of day, if the
experiment has failed today. As stated before, the above and other
sensations are attendant phenomena and, if you have experienced any of
those, translimiting music works for you!
What is TLM like? Which style of music it belongs to?
To describe something that does not belong
to the world of words is a fruitless activity. It is best to put the
track to play and directly experience what TLM is. But still, an
attempt can be made. Just to have some fun here’s a comment below:
“According to the associative
perception of one of the tracks translimiting music consists of calm”
breathing “sound streams, multilayered rolling modulations that pass
from one sphere to another, rising and descending, enveloping everything
in crystal loops. Shifting polyphonic sounds and chords gradually
interpenetrate each other presenting a united atmospheric “ocean of
sensations.”The other part is similar to a virtual vibrating
battery of vital energy, opening up space, and consists of monotonous
dynamic basis on which are strung: electronic sounds of tempura and
sitar as well as echoes of peals of thunder and resonating extensive
rumble. There are tracks that are very pacifying, fluid and relaxing,
swinging gently your Being on velvet waves of the infinite Universe … ” So you see what happens when you try to express the inexpressible.
All compositions from Deep Meditation Studio are harmoniously structured
and require no superhuman effort to listen to. Many music lovers will
find in it ambient (ambient music), but it would not be quite right to
place translimiting music into frames of standard musical definitions,
since in itself it is conceptually and structurally different from any
other style. On the contrary, its main idea is to break free from any
denominations and “labels”, which, in fact, are just conventions. Well,
if anyone finds it comfortable to call it ambient or meditation music,
it will not be considered a mistake.
TLM as a therapy and means for solving problems.
“Awareness is one of the most
miraculous processes in the Universe. Where there is an ‘Self’,
everything that was previously called chaos immediately assumes a pure
regularity of pattern. “
If we consider TLM as a therapy or sound
therapy, then it should be viewed not as a method of treatment but as
one of the methods of strengthening awareness that opens the possibility
of tracking the true causes of the disease and taking the right decisions
in choosing means for eliminating the ailments. So-called “classic”
human problems in the form of troubles in life, problems with physical
or mental health, actually have a single source and a common nature of
origin, and their presence indicates that the problems “come” to a
person not by accident but that they have common points of contact. To
put it simply – “If you have it, it means it is necessary for
something.” People with a profound meditative attitude towards Being
understand these things, perceiving also the direct connection between
the inner and the outer world. For them the external world and the
events taking place in it, is nothing else than a reflection and
projection of the inner world. And what happens in the inner world: the
mechanisms, processes, and their derivatives – feelings, thoughts,
emotions, desires and so on, directly correspond to the degree of
awareness or manifestation of the “Self” *.
Human consciousness develops and evolves
constantly and any internal or external processes and events occurring
to a person, whatever they may be – represent a blessing,
contributing to the evolutionary growth of consciousness. Such a world
outlook often begins to take shape in a person who has taken the Path of
self-cognition. Motivated self-cognition and sustained effort in this
area is the most effective method for solving and eliminating many human
problems, since it cuts off their roots, making the Existence of a
person harmonious, exalted and conscious.
Gulan is the
pseudonym of a composer from Latvia who creates electronic music in various
styles, such as: ambient, meditative, instrumental, space music and new age.
His real name is Andrei Yaromir Gulaikin. He was born in Riga in 1974, studied piano at a
music school, and took electronic keyboard private lessons. While mastering the
synthesizer the young musician became immersed into the universe of synthetic
sounds and the harmony of electronic music.
His compositions
are filled with pleasant sounds and simple musical phrases that combine to
create cosmic associations in the mind of the listener. Interesting
combinations of synthetic/acoustic sounds and effects, unusual melodic designs
make his music both original and mysterious. Gulan has devoted much of his time
to practical meditation, as well as creating musical background compositions
for these exercises. This kind of music is called “ambient” or “meditative” and
its task is to help relax the mind and body in order to immerse the listener’s
“point of perception” into the depth of consciousness. This kind of music
easily accomplishes the task of attaining the meditative state and helps simply
to be. Albums of meditative music with are recorded by the musician separately
from all other albums, made in the style of melodic new age or space themes.
About two thirds of all albums released by the author belong to the meditative
genre.
Since 2004,
Gulan’s compositions have been regularly played on radio stations across the
globe - Alien Air music, Hearts of Space (a radio syndicate broadcasting space
music to more than 220 FM radio stations in 49 states), The Cosmic Eye –in the
USA; ARFM, Terry Hawke Spacerock &
Ambient Radio in UK; Happyday New Age
Radio in South Korea; Inner Space Radio in Croatia; Music of the Spheres in
Belarus; Electroland (covering 15 FM stations in the Benelux countries) in
Denmark; Ison Live Radio, as well as Internet radio - Digitally Imported Radio
in Australia; TC Radioshow in the Netherlands and in many other countries. The
author’s compositions are played on TV channels of Russia, Slovenia, India,
Nepal, Pakistan, Romania, and also used in theatrical and dance performances
and drama musicals.
In 2006, New
Vibes Music (USA) signed a contract with Gulan for the inclusion of two of his
compositions in their new album of new-age performers "Echoes of
Tuvalu". In August of the same year, this album rose to the top # 1 spot
on the New Age reporter chart (its real name is Zone Music Reporter),
which provides album reviews and collects playlists from over 100 thematic
radio stations around the world.
In 2015, Helmar
Rudolph, a German lecturer and custodian of the Master Key system,
released a collection of Gulan’s music entitled “Cloudwalk” in both CD
and digital format. Helmar argues: "When you first discover the sounds of
Gulan, they naturally suffuse your being, leading to a true
transformation."
Gulan
collaborates with Indian yoga schools and sound therapy centers (Shree Mahesh
Heritage, Wellness Vibe Research Center and also other private teachers of
yoga, reiki and meditation), providing them with his music for meditative and
relaxation practices/sessions. He also offers licenses for the use of his
tracks to video makers, film makers, poets, reciters, video bloggers, film
directors and cinema students for the use in their projects - festivals,
debuts, short films, documentaries, video clips, audio books, book trailers,
presentations, serials and so on. You can find quite a few of this musician’s
tracks on YouTube with millions of views and a lot of comments on both the
channels of common and professional users. Projects, created by the author,
have received numerous positive reviews from producers, radio DJs and music
critics.
In 2015, Gulan
created a new trans-meditative musical project called Deep Meditation Studio.
In 2019, a new 26-minute meditative single “The Sound Plumes of Paramatma” was
released, which helps to temporarily break out of the daily routine and to dive
into the depth of consciousness.
Albums of Gulan's
works are available for purchase in all popular online music stores: iTunes,
Amazon, CDBaby, Spotify, Shazam, Google Music, Yandex Music, SoundExchange,
Napster, Pandora, Deezer, 7Digital, 8tracks, Akazoo, iMusica, InProdicon ,
KKBox, Kdigital, Line Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Saavn, SoundExchange,
Synchtank, etc.
Addresses of
links offering the possibility of free listening to albums are available on the
site or here.