Meditation mp3 | Download Tranquility

Some meditation mp3s are just music or sounds of a soothing, relaxing nature. You can buy recordings of whale song, rain, the tide rolling onto the shore etc.

These are designed to give you something to listen to that is pleasant but does not require attention. You can practice keeping your focus on it without having to engage intellectually with it.

If you already have some knowledge or skill in meditation, this may be beneficial. It is a bit like being in a guided meditation session where someone is talking you through it and helping you to stay on track.

The aim of meditation is to be able to slow down your brainwaves to the levels you experience while sleeping. The problem is that you can't tell from how you feel, whether it is working or not. You can feel very relaxed, but not actually be meditating.

It was discovered in the 1970s that by listening to sounds of two different frequencies through headphones, the brain can be induced to produce brainwaves that are the difference between them.

This 'entrainment' process, can safely and reliably put the brain into the meditation state we are looking for. You can remain fully conscious and think about anything, knowing that the process is working. There is no need to maintain focus on a single point.

mp3 files are compressed versions of the original audio files. This has been a problem for certain binaural beat technologies. They are no longer effective when converted to mp3. You would need an audio player compatible with uncompressed formats such as Windows Media Audio.


But now, other companies are using technologies to get around the limitations of mp3 and make their mediation audios available in the more popular format. They are easier to download and to carry with you.

Holothink is a company whose products I have tried. They offer a range of meditation audios for specific purposes . From relaxation, to laser focus, to help with sleep problems, all can benefit from binaural beats.