Like many things in life, music can have many uses. Pop culture uses it to propagate lifestyle choices. Blues musicians use it to express sadness. Death Metal bands use it to release anger…and potentially destroy vocal cords. The virtuosos use it show off how many more hours they’ve spent obsessing over perfecting their instrument than you.

But in the case of Merrill Collins, music is used to nurture and heal the spirit, soothe the soul, relax the body and allow the mind to ease itself from the bombardments of daily life.

With three beautifully composed, masterfully arranged compositions ranging from 15 to 20 minutes each, Every Man, Woman and Child: Yoga Flow Suite is the perfect soundtrack for any yoga session. It would also be an appropriate album for use during meditation, relaxation or simply vibing out.

In addition to her musical creations, Merrill Collins is also the founder of Spiraling Music which was created to produce and promote her own distinct creations. Combining classical training with contemporary improvisation, Merrill and her team of top class musicians deliver something different every time. About those musicians, Merrill states,

My players often interact with each other like a musical conversation, where each person’s intuition guides their commentaries and input. We all work off the same basic chart, chords, melodies, and phrases which I compose, adding our various individual instruments to the collective sound.”

Merrill Collins on her creative process.

Having listened through this album multiple times, I guarantee a boost in your mood, an uplifted spirit and good vibes in your heart. If you do yoga, then try this out during your next session. (Sidenote: My wife does “hardcore” yoga..meaning that just watching her exhausts me. Whew!)

Listen to Every Man, Woman and Child: Yoga Flow Suite on Spotify.

You can connect directly with Merrill Collins and learn more about Spiraling Music on the official website.