Featuring 2 long continuous tracks paced at 60 beats per minute (resting heart rate) this music easily and naturally soothes your mind and nervous system to come into a state of deep relaxation. The hypnotic tempo and healing mantras makes it perfect for relaxation and meditation and you can chant along or lay down and allow Jo's beautiful voice to wash over you. The mantras chosen for this CD invoke the feminine energies of the divine mother in all her aspects. Her grace flows within us bringing inner wisdom, beauty, compassion, protection and transforming energy to nurture your spiritual journey. Each mantra contains seed syllables that resonate with your higher consciousness. These healing seeds of the divine are planted in your being and nourished when listening to or chanting along with this music. Café Mantra’s Philosophy... As food nourishes your body, sacred sound feeds your soul. For thousands of years the sages of ancient India have known of the spiritual science of sound, mantra and chanting and have passed on this wisdom to us in an unbroken lineage of the Vedic tradition. The repetition of Sanskrit syllables and simple, yet inspired melodies invoke powerful healing vibrations that restore peace, harmony and vitality to our inner being and outer worlds, awakening us to the great spirit of love. Café Mantra Music is founded on this ancient tradition and created especially for yoga practice, relaxation and meditation. What people are saying about Café Mantra Music... “Jo, Your music is so beautiful and peaceful…. the perfect antidote for a busy mind and an elixir to soothe the soul. Thankyou!” – Brett, Yoga Teacher “Love It! I just bought Cafe Mantra and I'm loving it! Beautiful, spiritual and tranquil music to practice yoga to or to just chill out. Hats off to Jo for creating such stunning sounds”. - Lauren Tober, Psychologist and Yoga Teacher “Jo, you are awesome, so beautiful. Your love and music is changing the world! Thank you so much.”- Nick, Friend “Thank you for being a part of the Yogafest weekend. Your music was really beautiful and we have received great feedback, so thank you again. Your input contributed to the warmth and upliftment many participants have commented on.” – Johnathan and Marian, Yogafest Directors “"Wowzas! I just put on your cd ... oh my .. I am so touched by your music - listening to it throughout the day - crying here and there at the beauty of your voice and I guess just feeling you through your song. You have so many beautiful gifts. Keep shining your light!" - Libby, Restorative Yoga Teacher “My friend and I met you at your stand at the end of a hot 2nd day of the year in Byron Bay. When we gave each other massages, we listened to your CD. Beautiful. WE love it!”.- Anon Jo, I just want to say thanks for coming and singing with us. It was such a blessing. Sofia and I throught your last song was incredible! So much energy came through. It was like the divine gave us a huge blessing. So thanks again for your kind presence, powerful song and sweet devotion.” Daniel, Beloved Narayani “Jo, you are sharing a wonderful sound with the world and beautiful lyrics to send a strong message. Let the love in. So simple and profound. Look forward to finding your new album on iTunes. Blessings and Namaste.” – Kristyna Elsley About Jo... Jo is a professional singer and musician of 30 years and a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She was awakened to her spiritual path in 2005 through Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of The Art of Living Foundation where she was introduced to pranayama, chanting and Ayurveda. Jo formally studied Ayurveda with Dr. Ajit Singh (BAMS PCAS) and was also initiated in the mantras of the Das Mahavidyas by Sri Param Eswaran of The Living Goddess Tradition. Since her visits to India, her music and singing has become deeply inspired by the loving healing power of mantra, kirtan and devotional songs and it is from this place that Café Mantra Music & Chant has emerged. Jo is a founding member of Enchanted Kirtan Band, who have held Kirtan for Byron Yoga Centre Retreats since 2007. She leads “Sounds of The Goddess” Monthly Chanting Circles and has also sung with Lucknow Sankirtan Band and Beloved Narayani Kirtan in Byron Bay. Jo released Café Mantra Music & Chant in November 2012 and has performed at Brisbane Yogafest and Evolve Yoga & Music Festival among others and travels to markets and events with the intention to the share the sounds of spirit and peace.