| Meditation Music | | | | choice as anything else. Ask yourself, "When do I |
| Meditation music can significantly enhance your | | | | feel the most relaxed? When have I felt the |
| meditation session. Gentle sounds and rhythms | | | | most at peace in my life?" For example, if you |
| can help you to achieve a deeper state of calm, | | | | have an affinity for the ocean, you might choose |
| peacefulness and relaxation. | | | | a meditation CD with the sound of waves |
| | | | crashing upon the shore. Or, if you like jazz, you |
| Music has the capability to directly affect our | | | | might choose meditation music with gentle piano |
| physical being. Many cultures ascribe to this tenet. | | | | and saxophone rhythms. Remember, meditation is |
| For example, according to the principles of Indian | | | | a personal journey and it is up to you to choose |
| music, human beings are composed of sound. The | | | | which tools you are going to take along. |
| vibrations inherent in sound can either bring us into | | | | There are many resources which offer meditation |
| greater accord with the vibrations of the universe | | | | music. Music for meditation is now widely available |
| or completely disrupt our chakras (centers of | | | | online, in bookstores, in popular music shops and in |
| being). Music for meditation can either inhibit or | | | | health and wellness stores. Some meditation CDs |
| expand our consciousness, depending on the | | | | are a collection of harmonies, while others offer |
| selection that we make. | | | | spoken words and mantras to guide you along |
| All this talk of alignment, vibrations and chakras | | | | the way. |
| may seem daunting, but the principles behind | | | | Other types of meditation music are specifically |
| choosing appropriate meditation music is really | | | | designed to release past hurts and emotions |
| quite simple. Basically, if you are looking to create | | | | through a combination of music and guided |
| a specific atmosphere, the tempo of the music | | | | imagery. Still others help you to deal with inner |
| should match the mood that you are trying to | | | | fears or severely traumatic experiences. |
| bring about. For example, upbeat and catchy | | | | Meditation CDs may be used alone or as part of a |
| tunes are most appropriate for the workplace or | | | | more formal music therapy program. |
| in other situations where you need to stay awake | | | | If you are new to meditation, you may have |
| and focused. For meditation music, a compilation | | | | difficulty descending into the calm and tranquil |
| of soothing tones and sounds will take you where | | | | state that is so necessary for maximum clarity |
| you need to go. You really can't go wrong with | | | | and self-discovery. Here, music for meditation can |
| meditation music that is peaceful, relaxing and | | | | be a great tool in creating a profound meditative |
| tranquil. | | | | experience. |
| Music for meditation is as much about personal | | | | |