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Although the words hatha, vinyasa, and ashtanga may or may not be absolutely foreign to you, there is no denying that the sweeping yoga movement has made it’s mark in the world and creating a sense of tranquility in the bodies, hearts and minds of proclaimed Yogi’s worldwide. Whether with their personal yoga trainer, swinging their bodies fluidly around like Tarzan in a public class, or simply enjoying the peace, quiet and stillness that the practice of yoga has the ability to create, each and every Yogi reveals roots that have been buried themselves through the practice. Through diving deep into themselves through the practice, Hip-Hop musicians have expanded their realms of creativity and made room for peace of mind and a sense of stillness. Tasting the fruit of surrender and observing their effervescent spirit glitter like calcite as they drown their bloodstreams in dopamine, Hip-Hop musicians have influenced fellow yogi’s to expand through showcasing their love and passion for Yoga by twisting words into their flow that shout-out the practice. Plunging deep and blurring the lines of where Hip-Hop meets yoga, here’s 5 killer rhymes that are glowing from the inside out and are dedicated to the practice that have changed their lives both internally and externally.
5.
“Hanuman G, you have the power to be as small as a
Cat or as tall as a tower
You devour lust, Ignorance, envy, and greed
You succeed and never cower in the hour of need
You punked Ravana and reassured Sita
Don’t worry bout a thing cuz Rama’s gonna free
Ya, you burned down Lanka when your tail’s on fire
And to serve Lord Rama is your only desire
When Ram’s little brother was about to die
Without a second, thought you began to fly in search of a cure high in the Himalayas
But when you weren’t sure which herb would save him
You brought the whole mountain back with one hand
That’s why Hanuman your Rama’s best friend
You practice bhakti the yoga of love
That’s why Ram gave Hanuman a big ol hug.”
MC Yogi – “Hanuman”
4.
“Party at the beach down in Copacabana
Sipping Killepitsch, got my black yoga pants on
Me and Brittany, we’ve been down in Atlanta
Sweating in the club, call me Dirty Diana
Flexing like a yogi, drop it down with your hands up
Do a handstand, bend it back, put your legs up
I ain’t got no worries, I’m my own private dancer
My own private dancer.”
Janelle Monae – “Yoga”
3.
“Meditating on summits and in pastures
Facing trials blindfolded to disarm and resist masters
Grappled within, mastered the Zen to live with the yin yang
Slayed a renegade brigade because my teacher was betrayed”
Shamako Noble – “The Quest”
2.
“Kept his mind focused, meditation position half lotus
Abbot’s sword novas couldn’t match his magnum opus
Deluxe stroke, son move like a ghost
Struck in an instance, unnoticed like a lamp post
Radar sharp precision gunfire, explode
Till his clips unload, it’s a samurai code.”
RZA – “Samurai Showdown”
1.
“Well edjumacated, he heard it when he meditated
In deep theta had her hate the create plata.”
MF Doom – “Vomispit”