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Music for Massage and Reiki

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Chosing the Perfect Music for Your Practice

Whether it's relaxing, energizing, or uplifting, music plays an important roll during a massage or reiki session. The correct choice of music helps create the right atmosphere for your particular modality, it gives the client's mind something to focus on while you work on their body or energy systems, and can help you stay present in the moment while working.

As a reiki practitioner and former massage therapist and, I've learned when and why to choose certain styles of music. Read on to find out how your choices can help you craft the perfect session!

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Relax While Your Read

Before you dive in to this lens, why not take a moment to just relax? Take a deep breath, let your shoulders drop, let your worries take a back seat for a while. Try listening to some relaxing music while you read...

Try Timed Music



Many massage and reiki CDs are now created to play exactly one hour. These are perfect when your practice centers around timed sessions. The more you play them, the more you'll get a sense of how much time has passed based on the music that's currently playing. This can help keep you on track and working smoothly within the time limits of the session.

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Choose Soothing Music

Always listen to a CD before using it, and try to imagine how it would sound if you were the one on the table. When you are in a relaxed meditative state, like many people reach during a massage or reiki session, the music can have a big impact on your mood. Anything too dark can disturb your client or make them uncomfortable.

So, be careful when choosing a CD, even if it's from a well known artist. Remember to play only music that creates a safe, supportive environment for your clients.

Match Your Music To Your Modality



Taylor your music choices to fit your particular modality. Play Asian inspired music for a traditional reiki session, or upbeat dance music for an on-site sports massage. Soothing Indian music works well for Ayurveda massage, or try aboriginal didgeridoo music if your practice focuses on reaching a deep meditative, dream-like state.

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Sing the Praises of Your Favorite Artist


There are so many great artists out there producing music perfect for massage and reiki. Who's your favorite?

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Block out the World

Is your massage practice in a busy salon or chiropractor's office? Are the sounds of talking or traffic audible in your room? Try using a white noise machine to drown out background noise and create a relaxing environment.

I've used white noise under the music I play to effectively block out the outside world, and to create a little bubble of calm in a busy environment. They are also great for working in a place that asks you not to play music, like a grocery store chair massage practice or an out door event such as a health fair.
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Clear Your Client's Chakras

Chakras are the spinning wheels of energy that connect the physical and energy bodies. If you work with chakra energy, choose music specifically composed to help you bring balance to you client's system.
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Choose Music You Like

Do you enjoy choosing music for your practice? Do you like what you play? Or, is it just one more thing that needs to get done?

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Get Back to Nature


You can bring the sounds of the forest, the ripple of a stream, or the majesty of the ocean right into your session room with nature inspired music CDs. These are great for letting the client's mind drift away, or to help them feel like they are being treated to a massage in a pristine natural setting.

Nature CDs work perfectly with a practice based around organic themes such as infused massage oils, aromatherapy, mud masks, sea salt scrubs or herbal wraps.

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Mix Your Own

Many CDs will let you legally download individual tracts without having to buy the whole album. That way you can craft the perfect mix for any session.

Shop Around

There are many places to buy massage and reiki music online. Add yours, or vote for one already listed!

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