Music has long been used to stimulate many different mental and emotional states, and has indeed been used for such for thousands of years; perhaps back to the earliest years of humanity itself.  excitement, exhilaration, sadness, compassion all of these and much more can be stimulated through the use of suitable music.  For our purposes then, we are looking for music to help induce the deepest possible states of relaxation.

There are many types and styles of music which can assist with helping one relax.  Music specifically designed for relaxation will perhaps give you the best possible results, themes such as meditation music, soothing music are each very good.  Another style of audio one can use is known as ‘brainwave entrainment’ – this uses audio to stimulate  specific emotional and / or mental states.

Music for Relaxation

Brainwave entrainment achieves stimulation of these emotional states by embedding a variety of frequencies within an audio track.  The frequency determines which emotional or mental response will be evoked.  Look for the following frequencies as a part of your relaxation music:

• 0.5hz
• 8hz to 11hz
• 136.1hz

Any audio you may find that utilizes these frequencies will do an exceptional job of relaxing you.