Yoga paired with music can bring you to a calm and balanced state of mind, says Yogananth Andiappan, the founder of Hong Kong yoga studio, Anahata Yoga.

"The movement of yoga postures with the focus on the breath creates certain vibrations in the brain, which brings us to a balanced state," he says. "Certain tunes or music awakes the creativity from within me. I particularly love classical music fused with modern rhythm through remixing. To me, fusion music reflects a certain attitude and reflects my thoughts on life itself. As we evolve, we do not have to turn our backs to the past but can embrace it with an open mind."

"Music inspires me, it opens my mind and takes me to a more creative space to accept the evolution of life itself. Music sets the mood to live in the present moment and to appreciate the past," says Andiappan. "Music is universal and powerful. It has the ability to energise, uplift and bring calmness, just like the practice of yoga."

Here, Andiappan talks us through 10 songs he listens to when he practices yoga.

Listen to Yogananth Andiappan's Yoga playlist here