Introduction
The daily hustle and bustle often pulls us into a whirlwind of stress and anxiety, leaving us searching for a way to find inner calm. There are several ways to achieve a steady state of calm.
Meditation, with its power to bring serenity to the mind, is one of them. And when relaxing music is blended with meditative practice, the experience becomes even deeper and more fulfilling.
Today I want to share with you some practices that you can bring into your daily life to experience a different, slower time, but one that actually allows you to travel at another speed: the speed of attunement with your center, your heart.
Music and Meditation: A Profound Connection
Music has the gift of evoking intense emotions and transporting us to faraway places. When combined with meditation, relaxing music creates an engaging atmosphere that helps us enter a state of mental tranquility more easily.
Benefits of using music during meditation:
- Reduction of stress and anxiety.
- Improved concentration and awareness.
- Facilitation of immersion in deeper meditative states.
Try looking at your memories, what was the last time you were able to completely relax while listening to music?
What did you see around you? Where were you located?
Close your eyes and try to relive that moment.
A few months ago we experienced this together with over 5,000 people who were present at the OM – A Prayer for Peace event in Rimini. Try replicating this moment yourself at home as well.
Choosing the right music for your meditation is critical to creating the right atmosphere. Relaxing, melodic, and distraction-free, music should serve as a gentle background, not the main character.
What to look for in a music track for meditation:
- Slow and relaxing rhythm.
- Delicate instruments such as the piano, flute or violin.
- Sounds of nature such as light rain or sea waves.
Guide to Meditation with Relaxing Music
Meditation with relaxing music requires constant practice to fully experience its benefits. Find a quiet place, wear comfortable clothes and follow these steps to get started:
Steps for meditation with music:
- Preparation: Choose the appropriate music track. (You can use my own music by clicking here)
- Posture: Sit or lie down comfortably with a straight back.
- Breath: Focus on the breath, inhaling and exhaling deeply while counting to 5.
- Immersion: Get carried away by the music, immersing yourself completely.
- Awareness: Bring your attention to the melody and the feelings you experience.
- Reflection: Observe your thoughts without judgment and let them flow away.
Breathing is very important. Try counting to 5 in the inhalation phase by trying to breathe from your diaphragm, and in the exhalation phase, again contacting up to 5, start letting the air out of your mouth. Try to repeat this in a circular fashion, without interruption, and find your rhythm that will connect you to a deeper and deeper state of calm.
You may initially encounter fatigue or resistance, especially in using this type of breathing. Be patient and continue, it takes simply a few minutes of practice each day to enter more and more mindfully into listening to your body and finding your peace.
Finally, write down in your personal notebook the feelings you experienced, the images or memories that came to mind. Slowly you will notice a deeper and clearer dialogue that can also be a guide in your daily life.
Creating a Ritual of Tranquility
Incorporate meditation with relaxing music into your daily routine to maximize its beneficial effects. Devote at least 10 to 15 minutes each day to this practice to experience lasting results.
Tips for integrating meditation into daily routine:
- Set a fixed time, such as in the morning or before bedtime.
- Create a space dedicated to meditation, with scented candles or plants.
- Avoid digital interruptions during your meditative session.
- Put the phone in airplane mode so as to avoid disturbance.
Conclusion
Relaxing music and meditation form a powerful combination to restore inner balance in a world crowded with distractions. By choosing the right music and following a consistent practice, you can open the door to serenity and mindfulness. Embrace this possibility of deep connection with yourself and discover the positive changes it can bring to your life.
When it comes to achieving inner peace, meditation with relaxing music can be a valuable ally. Slow down, breathe and immerse yourself in this experience of serenity through the sounds that nourish your soul.
Let me know here in the comments or in our Telegram group how you are finding yourself and what breakthroughs meditation has brought to your life.
Thank you 🙏
On my YouTube channel I have prepared a playlist of relaxing music that you can use during your practices, you can listen to it at this link or I leave you here some records that I suggest you listen to while doing your practices.
Sources:
- Harvard Health Publishing. “Meditation: In-Depth.” Harvard Medical School.
- Kerr, Catherine E. “Effects of mindfulness meditation training on anticipatory alpha modulation in primary somatosensory cortex.” Brain Research Bulletin 85.3-4 (2011): 96-103.
