Internationally-acclaimed for his Western interpretations of northern India"s classical music, Stevin McNamara offers you this entrancing journey. His signature acoustic stylings flow freely on a current of meditative percussion. Prana Groove is a 60-minute piece of music divided into 3 movements: 1 Dance of the Midnight Moon 2 Dream Sequence 3 Jhala (or climax) Prana = the Sanskrit word for basic primal vital energy which sustains and energizes the body. It moves through the breath. Groove = rhythmic patterns which motivate the body to move. The melodic element is based on Rag Malkauns -- a profound raga which is to be played late at night (usually midnight) -- based on a pentatonic (5 note) scale. The large intervals between the notes create an intense emotional effect on the listener. The tempo is 108 beats per minute, chosen for it"s sacred Sanskrit value and effect. There are 108 different yet interwoven musical phrases presented throughout the piece. A great addition to your yoga or bodywork playlist!