It’s time to take a deep breath, exhale and remember our divine connection, as well as the human bond we all share. With everyone being urged, with what seems to be good reason, to keep at a physical distance, this has been challenging on so many levels. During times like these, it becomes very easy to contract and withdraw. However, now, more than ever, this is the time to stay close.

About three weeks ago, Teixeira said, “It’s time to share Gauri’s Lullaby. The world needs these healing sounds.” Uttal was, at first, surprised, and a bit resistant, feeling that this is so different from all of his other album releases. The four songs are instrumental guitar meditations and his music is generally upbeat Kirtans, the traditional call-and-response singing style that originated in India, but has since taken over the yoga scene worldwide. However, he decided to release it, saying, “This is a time to share love and stay close in our hearts, while we stay ‘sheltered’ in our homes.”