Relaxation
music is widely used alongside holistic and alternative therapies and its
effectiveness in reducing anxiety and enhancing relaxation has been well
documented.
When dealing with the sensitive structures of the human body, sounds and
especially music from our surroundings interact with the body, having an
effect on breath, muscle tension, pulse, heart rate, temperature, blood
pressure and the nervous system. Listening to relaxation music can have
an amazing effect on all off these functions simultaneously, enhancing deep
relaxation and bringing a sense of harmony and serenity and spiritual wellbeing
to the patent who will therefore be more responsive to treatment.
Soothing music in a therapeutic situation can help us to reach inside and
to get in touch with our emotions and to open up and be receptive to healing
energy and treatments with less stress related blockages. Music offers a
powerful way to enhance the healing process because it can be a direct route
to our inner self and an intimate connection with the human spirit.
Relaxation music for therapy should be melodic and based on slow repetitive
rhythms - around 60 - 80 beats per minute is ideal. It should be engaging
enough to hold the imagination without being too distracting and played
just loud enough to cut out disturbing or unpredictable background noise
forming a kind of serene musical cocoon within which creative healing can
take place.
