Rhythms of Awakening

There lies within us all a slumbering force—the creative energy of kundalini, coiled at the base of the spine. On this follow-up to his bestselling Rhythms of the Chakras (almost 100,000 copies sold), Grammy-winning master percussionist Glen Velez takes listeners on an odyssey of rhythm to awaken that sleeping power within. In Rhythms of Awakening, Velez focuses his command of world music on the body's lower two chakras, invoking the beats and vibrations ideally suited to bringing these vital energy centers alive. Listeners are invited on an interactive journey that includes: - Vocals, chants, woodwinds, and drums on twelve tracks, each alive with a mesmerizing weave of tempo and spirit. - Direct stimulation to the creative and sexual energy centers of the body - Techniques for "sacral breathing" and "active music listening" to enhance the potency of the music Glen Velez has traveled the world to learn the healing secrets of the drum from India, Asia, and Egypt. With Rhythms of Awakening, he stirs together an exotic blend of music from every continent that inspires, energizes—and calls directly to the sleeping power of kundalini. Synopsis From Grammy-winning percussionist Glen Velez comes a musical journey to stimulate the force of kundalini—the source of creative and sexual energy