Using Meditation Music To Enhance your Meditation Experience
Meditation is an exercise that calms your spirit, reduces, stress, and relaxes your body. There are various forms of meditation which including breathing, movement, and meditating to music. Meditating to music is a popular method of meditation. If you are new to meditation then you may wonder about meditation music. For example, what is meditation music and where can you find it?
What is meditation music?
The basic definition of meditation music is that it is music played during meditation. You listen to the music as you breathe deeply and a mantra. Or you can move freely to the meditation music if you are a fan of expressive meditation. You can even create your own music if you are musically inclined or if you wish to. For example, you can breathe in a rhythmic manner and use drums, tambourines, flutes and sitars.
You have to be careful with meditation music though because you don’t want it to be distracting. It depends on your preferences and personality. Some people use meditation music to channel their energies while other people find that their mind wanders too much with the music.
What types of meditation music are available?
In general, meditation music should help calm your mind. You don’t want a fast beat such as a rock and roll. You want music that is rhythmically smooth and soothing. Look for music that uses flutes, tambourines, and sitars. These instruments can be used in a soothing, flowing manner which enhances your meditation.
You can also look to the sounds of nature for meditation music. For example, you can listen to the soft crash of ocean waves or the rhythmic chirping of birds in the forest. Imagine the places that take your mind of off the stresses of life. Imagine sitting at a quiet beach and feeling the ocean breeze on your face. Imagine resting on the forest ground and listening to the wind in the trees and the happy forest animals. These sounds can be bottled up and put on a meditation music CD. (Or if you have the time and resources you can meditate in these natural areas and absorb the meditation music first hand.)
Another option of meditation music involves mantras. You can find CDs that have a narrator along with the music. Sometimes these narrators sing or simply flow with the music.
Where can I find meditation music?
There are a bevy of meditation music resources available. If you want first hand natural meditation music then take a trip to a local park or beach. Otherwise, you can purchase tapes and CDs from your local music store, book store, other retail outlets, and on the Internet. You would be surprised as to where you can find meditation music. For example, Bed, Bath, and Beyond stocks CDs of soothing music. They even allow you to listen to portions of the CD before purchase.
You can find several meditation music resources on the Internet. Most of these websites will let you preview the music before purchase. This option enables you to find the best music for you.
Incorporating music in during your meditation can enhance your overall experience. Consider making music part of your meditation routine, your body and soul will thank you.
