Music and Meditation
By Carolyn63
@Carolyn63 (1403)
United States
March 14, 2008 12:07pm CST
Do you listen to music while meditating? If so what type of music to you listen to?
I have Native American flute and drums that I sometimes listen too, while at other times simple nature sounds or Celtic music with nature sounds. It generally depends on the type of meditation.
I also listen to music while doing Reiki or other alternative therapies. I put on music while I sleep as well. I love all kinds of music but it generally depends on my mood as to what I listen to.
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4 responses
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
15 Mar 08
It depends on the type and goal of the meditation. Sometimes I like drum music if I'm heading out on a difficult shamanic journey, because there's something fortifying about it. If I'm trying to do a relaxation meditation, it'll probably be something Irish, because it reminds me of one of the few safe places of my childhood.
If I'm working towards a specific goal, I'm probably going to want music pertaining to that goal, whether it's healing, affirmation, obtaining some specific knowledge, etc.
@Carolyn63 (1403)
• United States
17 Mar 08
Thanks for your response Lecanis. Might I inquire where you obtain some of your music. I have found a few things I really enjoy from One Spirit. There used to be a little shop here that had everything from crystals to Celtic ornaments. She had some music but has closed down. Where I reside in Alabama it's hard to find customers for such things. I have found a few things at local Pow Wows.
I am Irish and English decent. I had really always known this but found it to be factual only about 3 years ago when my birth mother found me. Sometimes it's nice to find the truth.
I have a dear friend from Ireland. I am a student of hers currently. I am learning the Celtic First Nation traditions. She is a true gem. I would so love to see Ireland some day.
Blessings
@gowtham728 (232)
• India
9 Mar 13
i like to hear some melody song while trying to sleep and going to walking,jogging.its makes me happy and refreshes my heart with joy.i wont do meditation and i just do only yoga.sometimes i hear some instrumental music like flute,venai,etc..
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I've only tried meditating with music a few times. I've tried the soft, new age music and really it didn't help or hinder my meditation. I just felt like it wasn't for me however so I stopped using it. I tried using the more mainstream music and I think that actually helped but because I have such an eclectic taste, my music jumped around quite a bit which could potentionally be distracting. I like music myself, but sometimes I think there isn't a place for it. Sometimes I think it's better not to use music.
@ksktika (271)
• United States
15 Jan 13
yes i do love meditation music. peace of mind! dont you ? but i love old pop music, better than new pop music. :)
