If we listen to music with words that keep our intellect engaged or keep invoking certain emotions, that type of music may not help us settle down or stop the internal chatter. Regardless of the soundtrack you select, you should leave your meditation practice feeling both calm and rejuvenated. It may take some experimenting to figure out which styl… Read More


Classical music is often used in the studies I’ve cited here and is a popular choice for bedtime listening. Another indirect benefit of listening to music may have for sleep? Physical pain and discomfort are common obstacles to sleeping well.Individuals with a long sleep latency saw a shorter stage 2 sleep and a longer deep sleep with sedative mu… Read More


Certain genres of lyric-less music, like classical and ambient, are historically the subject of most research studies into music and stress. While there’s evidence that they can reduce stress and anxiety, that doesn’t mean they’re “better” than other genres of music. Ongoing or chronic stress can lead to developing an anxiety disorder, de… Read More