For the last decade, she has been involved in a deeply personal exploration of sound healing and vocal toning, during which period she discovered and began playing quartz crystal singing bowls, instruments that are often used in contemplative practices to support healing, balance and well-being.
“For me, singing is a life path, a spiritual journey that has led to the very core of my being,” says Ashana. “Music can transport us, lift us to the place where we gently let go and open completely to receive and remember the divine heart that lives within each one of us, that truly lives in all beings. I have seen, felt and been utterly transformed by the power of sound and music to heal; it is a gift to us from the Source of Love – it is total, pure Grace.”
You Are My Breath
Ashana Lyrics
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Breathe in me
You are my light
Reveal me
You are the sweetness in all things
Oh My Beloved
There is only one love and I see it in your face
The moment I awake I am lost in the embrace of My Beloved
La'illaha il' Allah
In Ashana's song "You Are My Breath," the singer adopts an intimate and devotional tone as they address their beloved. The lyrics seem to be addressed to a higher power or a lover who holds a very special place in their heart. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that their beloved is their breath, indicating that they cannot live without them. They then go on to say that their beloved is their light, which suggests that they are a source of guidance and direction in their life. The following line, "You are the sweetness in all things," is a powerful metaphor for the idea that their beloved makes everything in their life feel better.
The repeated phrase "Oh My Beloved" is an acknowledgment of the singer's deep connection with their beloved. The second verse introduces the theme of grace, where the singer observes that they are surrounded by it wherever they go. They go on to acknowledge that they are lost in the embrace of their beloved from the moment they awake. The final line of the song, "La'illaha il' Allah," is an Arab phrase which means "there is no God but Allah," a phrase that is commonly used in Islamic spiritual practice.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my breath
You are the life force that gives me sustenance and keeps me alive
Breathe in me
Fill me with your essence, your love and your spirit
You are my light
You guide me through the darkness and show me the way forward
Reveal me
Illuminate my true self and reveal my innermost desires and aspirations
You are the sweetness in all things
You bring joy, happiness and contentment to every aspect of my life
Oh My Beloved
You are the one I love and cherish above all else
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