Rocking Yoga Playlist (1 Hour Class)

I'm always looking for new music for my classes. I love how music ties in with yoga to make it almost like a dance.

So here's my latest mix! It's upbeat, fun, and a little more edgy than a traditional yoga playlist, but a good balance of both upbeat and soothing.

The actual length is about 58:30, perfect length to end at savasana and give students time to awaken before closing.

"Lion Heart" -- The Human Experience
Funky instrumental, good way to set the mood for centering.

"Breathe" -- New Navy
Another funky beat, and I like putting this in the beginning of class where we have a little silence to remind students to--you guessed it--just breathe.

"Pompeii" -- Bastille
I love how this song is powerful without being overpowering. Great for a yoga playlist.

"Safe and Sound" -- Capital Cities
I'll be honest, I'm usually the biggest fan of this song, but I think it works really well in this playlist.

"One Day" -- Matisyahu
Love the progressive reggae vibe in this tune.

"Wake Me Up" -- Avicii
This song is another great mix of funky vibes. I love that it starts out acoustic and goes into an electronic beat.

"Harvest Moon" -- Poolside
Credit to Rachel Brathen for this song. I absolutely LOVE this version of a great Neil Young song.

"Feel It All Around" -- Washed Out
Yes, the Portlandia song again. I can't get enough of it. Whenever I play it in class, everyone bops their head!

"Stubborn Love" -- The Lumineers
Just a really catchy, upbeat song.

"Have a Good Time" -- Paul Simon
OK, HERE IT IS! My chance to use my favorite song of all time in a yoga class! Seriously, just the best song ever. Who doesn't love having a good time?

"Golden" -- My Morning Jacket
There were a few MMJ songs that I toyed with adding to this list, but this one was the winner. I like it toward the end of class. Jim James' voice is just too amazing.

"The Wind Cries Mary" -- Xavier Rudd
One of my favorite covers of a Hendrix song.

"Breeze" -- Xavier Rudd
Really wonderful song for the end of class, or could be used in the beginning. I love the lyrics. Imagine yourself floating away.... they will inhale you deep into their lungs...

"Latika's Theme" -- Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack
Great instrumental with beautiful vocals, can be used for savasana or in the beginning of class.

"Forever" -- Ben Harper
I used to be a fan of instrumental songs during savasana so that students minds could take them wherever they wanted to go, but I've gotten a really great reaction when I've played songs with beautiful lyrics like this at the end of class.