![]() Healthier in mind and bodyįor many years, researchers have been studying why nature has such a calming effect on people. Try to notice the effect these forest sounds have on you as you’re listening. In these forest sounds from Lake Superior Provincial Park, you can hear the sweet calls of the Winter Wren, the Blackburnian Warbler or the Swainson Thrush. Listening to nature has a way of transporting us from these noisy places to a place that feels more nourishing and calm. A lot of our time is spent trying to drown out loud noises and sounds, whether we are at home, work, or school. In our lifestyles today, we are constantly surrounded by noise made from construction, traffic, or even our very own mobile devices. Regardless of your age, the sounds of nature are for everyone. Try it sometime, take a break outside and listen to nature – trust me it has a lot to say. “Just feel the magic in the air and the power in the breeze, feel the energy of the plants, the bushes and trees, let yourself be surrounded by nature at its best, calm yourself, focus and let magic do the rest.” You’re letting your mind relax, while your ears focus on the sounds around you. In surrounding yourself with the natural environment - by going for walk in the forest, paddle-boarding on a lake, or sitting and reading a book in the heart of the woods - you are allowing your body to breathe and slow down. Whether it is the calming sound of waves along the shoreline, the forest leaves rustling in the wind or perhaps rain dripping down on a roof, the sounds of nature can help relax your mind, body and soul. If we open our eyes and ears, and listen to the world that surrounds us, we can truly appreciate the music the earth is making. The earth holds a lot of beauty within it. George Santayana - poet, philosopher and naturalist - said, “The Earth has music for those who listen.” In other news, sales for valerian root are at an all time low as insomniacs flood the stores looking for Marconi Union CD's, reporting a rise in sleeping and reduction in overall anxiety.Today’s post comes from Kyra Santin, a Natural Heritage Education and Marketing Student from our Northwest Zone. But not for driving or operating heavy machinery. It's great background music for working, riding in an elevator, or sitting in the waiting room at the dentist, or meditating. They have other albums in the ambient genre if you find you enjoy it. Not only did they achieve their goal but Marconi Union has created an entire album based around the concept of this song. The word is that they actually figured out what songs belonged in the top 9 and then set about to create the most relaxing music piece ever to top the list. That's funny, because even number 10 makes me want to take a power nap. ![]() ![]() They are, listed in order from most tranquilizing to least sedating. The experiment, commissioned by Radox Spa, determined a list of the top 10 most calming songs ever. It's hard not to, but if you imagine you're in a spa like the image above, or sitting in a beautiful garden. High tones stimulate but these low tones put you in a trance-like state." The final element is the low, whooshing sounds and hums that are like buddhist chants. "Instead, there are random chimes, which helps to induce a deeper sense of relaxation. Maybe you zone out in a trance after your brain gives up, since the melodies aren't necessarily spectacular or catchy. You'd think repeating melodies would do the opposite and allow your brain to relax. And there is no repeating melody, which allows your brain to completely switch off because you are no longer trying to predict what is coming next." "The harmonic intervals - or gaps between notes - have been chosen to create a feeling of euphoria and comfort. You can't just play it as background music. But you have to actually give in and try to get absorbed into the music. The fall in heart rate also leads to a fall in blood pressure."Ī slower heart rate signals all kinds of relaxation responses in the body and brain. It is important that the song is eight minutes long because it takes about five minutes for this process, known as entrainment, to occur. "While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat. Lyz Cooper, the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy explains: All of this makes sense too with the rising data collected regarding bilateral stimulation with therapies such as EMDR. There's also the use of binaural beats that have continued to increase in popularity for their various psychological benefits with calming and concentration. This reportedly slows and syncs your heart rate to your alpha brainwaves. To induce the effect of drinking 18 gallons of chamomile tea, the band first dialed in the tune at 60 BPM's. ( Download the full, high-quality version here)
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