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This song's origin has been in question by many yogis. I do believe it is made most famous by Snatam Kaur in her album "Grace." A little more digging and as noted in Snatam Kaur's liner notes and Wikipedia, I found that this song appears in about minute 10:25 of The Incredible String Band's 13 minute fantastically trippy song "A Very Cellular Song" written by band member Mike Heron. I purchased the license and feel at peace knowing where this beautiful mantra came from. TOTALLY worth listening to the origin as it is even said to have potentially inspired Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Check it OUT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvvblmN1hEw. This song is also credited to be an Irish blessing song.

The version performed here I learned from one of my first yoga instructors in college, Joie Acheson Lee, one of the founders of Yoga North in Duluth, MN. Much love, Joie! And gratitude to Dr. Bud McClure for sharing your love of transpersonal psychology with your unsuspecting undergrads.

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May the Long Time Sun
Shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light
within you
Guide your way on
Guide your way on

May the Long Time Sun
Shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light
within you
Guide your way on
Guide your way on

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from Songs for Savasana and Unending Bliss, released February 24, 2017
Lyrics & music by Mike Heron of The Incredible String Band
Recording by Mary Bue
Mary: Piano, guitar, vocals

February 28, 2017
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Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Monday, February 27, 2017
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Songs for Savasana & Unending Bliss
Mary Bue

A Very Cellular Song
By Mike Heron
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“If intimacy intrigues you and makes you into a skittish peeping tom, then be sure to catch Bue at her next performance.” – Alan Sparhawk, Low

Mary Bue is a songwriter, international retreat guide & yoga teacher based out of Minneapolis, often roaming this beautiful world. Named Best Songwriter of 2020 by City Pages, her music traverses love, loss, dreams, survival, healing, & natural world.
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