heart of living yoga
Music in service of the heart and the world
In the summer of 2018, Elise was introduced to Padma Devi Sumananda, founder of The Heart of Living Yoga Foundation and its teacher training school. A natural friendship formed, and six months later Elise travelled with Padma to Sri Lanka to volunteer on one of the charity’s community projects.
The experience was deeply transformative. Elise spent time with families living in extreme poverty and came to understand the core ethos at the heart of the charity’s teachings — to E.N.A.B.L.E.:
Empower - Nurture Awareness - Act from the Heart - Be Love - Live in Joy - Enjoy
Upon returning to the UK, Padma invited Elise to compose a new musical arrangement of the Mahalakshmi mantra for the Heart of Living Yoga. The resulting meditation album donates 50% of all proceeds to the Foundation’s charitable projects around the world.
Lakshmi is revered as the aspect of the Divine Mother who embodies grace, beauty, abundance, and unconditional love. This 51-minute Mahalakshmi Mantra is a soothing expression of Her presence — a healing balm for the Read more
Lakshmi is revered as the aspect of the Divine Mother who embodies grace, beauty, abundance, and unconditional love. This 51-minute Mahalakshmi Mantra is a soothing expression of Her presence — a healing balm for the heart, mind, and spirit. You are welcome to sing with it, meditate with it, or simply rest in its calming vibrations during yoga or healing practice. 50% of proceeds support children and families through the Heart of Living Yoga Foundation.
Photos of Elise's trip to Sri Lanka with Padma to volunteer for The Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation.