Meditation music can significantly enhance your meditation session. Gentle
sounds and rhythms can help you to achieve a deeper state of calm, peacefulness
and relaxation. It is
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well established that sound and rhythm can
create mental and emotional environments. As early as the 1920s, researchers
were making connections between music, enhanced mental alertness,
concentration and imagination.
Music has the capability to directly affect our
physical being. Many cultures ascribe to this tenet. For example, according
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Indian music, human beings are composed of
sound. The vibrations inherent in sound can either bring us into greater
accord with the vibrations of the universe or completely disrupt our chakras
(centers of being). Music for meditation can either inhibit or expand our
consciousness, depending on the selection that we make.
All this talk of alignment, vibrations and
chakras may seem daunting, but the principles behind choosing appropriate
meditation music is really quite simple. Basically, if you are looking to
create a specific atmosphere, the tempo of the music should match the mood
that you are trying to bring about. For example, upbeat and catchy tunes are
most appropriate for the workplace or in other situations where you need to
stay awake and focused. For meditation music, a compilation of soothing
tones and sounds will take you where you need to go. You really can't go
wrong with meditation music that is peaceful, relaxing and tranquil.
Music for meditation is as much about personal
choice as anything else. Ask yourself, ?When do I feel the most relaxed?
When have I felt the most at peace in my life?? For example, if you have an
affinity for the ocean, you might choose a meditation CD with the sound of
waves crashing upon the shore. Or, if you like jazz, you might choose
meditation music with gentle piano and saxophone rhythms. Remember,
meditation is a personal journey and it is up to you to choose which tools
you are going to take along.
There are many resources which offer meditation
music. Music for meditation is now widely available online, in bookstores,
in popular music shops and in health and wellness stores. Some meditation
CDs are a collection of harmonies, while others offer spoken words and
mantras to guide you along the way.
Other types of meditation music are specifically
designed to release past hurts and emotions through a combination of music
and guided imagery. Still others help you to deal with inner fears or
severely traumatic experiences. Meditation CDs may be used alone or as part
of a more formal music therapy program.
If you are new to meditation, you may have
difficulty descending into the calm and tranquil state that is so necessary
for maximum clarity and self-discovery. Here, music for meditation can be a
great tool in creating a profound meditative experience.
As you gain experience, turning on your
meditation CD may become an unnecessary step in your journey. However, many
find that music makes their meditative experience that much more energizing
and refreshing. http://www.meditationandmore.com
Jamie Lynn has dedicated
herself to teaching others the Power of Meditation and other alternative
health/healing tips and techiques for the mind, body and spirit!
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