Don’t miss out on the moment
On January 31st, thousands of people came together for one virtual, global moment of stillness.
For a limited time, experience the guided sound bowl meditation with Jesse Israel & Jackie Cantwell of
The Big Quiet, special musical performances from Umi & Milck, breath work led by Regina Rocke,
and closing words from Manoj Dias. Head to Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to watch.
Meet the performers
Jesse Israel
@jessisrael
Jess is a social entrepreneur, meditation, leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Jesse has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, has led some of the largest meditations in the world, teaches meditation to next-generation leaders and speaks at Fortune 500s and colleges.
Jackie Cantwell
@itsjackiecantwell
Jackie Cantwell is a sound artist, speaker, writer and mediation guide. She facilitates sound meditations for The Big Quiet, where she's played sound bowls & led breath-work for some of the largest meditations in the world. Most recently, she was on tour with Orpah Winfrey, playing sound bowls for mass meditations in sold out arenas across the U.S.
UMI
@whoisumi
UMI is a 21-year-old Seattle native pioneering a new sound rooted in R&B and neo-soul. Her artistry manifests itself through her honest lyrics and healing sonics, which gives listeners a personal connection to UMI and her music. The energy of her artistry is a reflection of her personality—unique and nostalgic.
Milck
@milckmusic
MILCK (Connie K. Lim) is a social change recording artist. Her song "Quiet" launched the global #icantkeepquiet movement that celebrates survivor-turned-thrivers. Her latest song "Somebody's Beloved" (Ft. Bipolar Sunshine) addresses systemic racism in America.
Regina Rocke
@WolfMedicineMagic
Regina (she/they) is a Brooklyn, NY based Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, 500hr certified yoga instructor, pranayam teacher and meditation facilitator.
Manoj Dias
@manojdias_ @op_e___n
Through mindfulness & meditation, Manoj has helped thousands trade mania for pause, so that they may live fearlessly in honour of a happier and more meaningful life. Manoj is a world renowned meditation teacher, author & co-founder of Open, a mindfulness studio designing a new way to practice wellbeing, together. Whether he’s teaching through words or the silence in between them, Manoj’s great love for Buddhist wisdom and contemporary science is present in every encounter.
About The Big Quiet
Through a unique blend of meditation, music & popular culture, The Big Quiet is on a mission to help people feel human, together. They've gathered huge groups for mass meditations all over the country—at places like Madison Square Garden, the top of the World Trade Center and Fenway Park, and have collaborated with major musicians that are passionate about wellbeing-like Miguel, members of Arcade Fire and Local Natives.
They've also brought their mass meditation sessions and corporate meditation programs to organizations like Google, Adidas, and Ford. The Big Quiet is currently building a global community of meditators through teaching live, virtual meditation course. Find them on Instagram @thebigquiet.
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Sunset
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel, Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 669
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 546
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Story4 out of 5 stars 532
Immerse yourself in a guided breathwork exercise that leads you into a detailed body scan over music featuring chimes, an ocean drum, and the harmonium-like shruti. The experience creates the ideal blend of focus and relaxation to help you become more centered and calm at the end of the day.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ouch
- By Laura on 07-01-20
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Crystal Bowl Breathing
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,139
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,570
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,358
Jesse Israel was a successful music executive running his own label when debilitating anxiety and panic attacks forced him to step back and seek help. When he found meditation, it inspired him to switch gears in a big way. He founded The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not relaxing crystal bowl music
- By Maverick on 04-22-20
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Tension Release
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,228
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,003
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Story4 out of 5 stars 933
Jackie Cantwell, sound meditation practitioner, guides you to deliberately think about what's weighing on your mind for tomorrow, then release that tension through a series of inhales and exhales. Jackie Cantwell is the director of Medi Club and musician for The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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3 out of 5 stars
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Pace and voice are a no for me dawg
- By Camille Spivey on 05-15-20
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Oceans Within
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 23 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 386
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 312
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Story4 out of 5 stars 296
Relax before bed with sound meditation practitioner Jackie Cantwell, as she guides you in a deep-breathing meditation over the soothing sounds of an ocean drum and vibrating crystal bowls. Jackie Cantwell is the director of Medi Club and musician for The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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2 out of 5 stars
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Less calming than other meditation apps
- By Chiti Kaunda on 05-28-20
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Sunset
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel, Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 669
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 546
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Story4 out of 5 stars 532
Immerse yourself in a guided breathwork exercise that leads you into a detailed body scan over music featuring chimes, an ocean drum, and the harmonium-like shruti. The experience creates the ideal blend of focus and relaxation to help you become more centered and calm at the end of the day.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ouch
- By Laura on 07-01-20
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Crystal Bowl Breathing
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,139
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,570
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,358
Jesse Israel was a successful music executive running his own label when debilitating anxiety and panic attacks forced him to step back and seek help. When he found meditation, it inspired him to switch gears in a big way. He founded The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not relaxing crystal bowl music
- By Maverick on 04-22-20
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Tension Release
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 18 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,228
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,003
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Story4 out of 5 stars 933
Jackie Cantwell, sound meditation practitioner, guides you to deliberately think about what's weighing on your mind for tomorrow, then release that tension through a series of inhales and exhales. Jackie Cantwell is the director of Medi Club and musician for The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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3 out of 5 stars
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Pace and voice are a no for me dawg
- By Camille Spivey on 05-15-20
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Oceans Within
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 23 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 386
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 312
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Story4 out of 5 stars 296
Relax before bed with sound meditation practitioner Jackie Cantwell, as she guides you in a deep-breathing meditation over the soothing sounds of an ocean drum and vibrating crystal bowls. Jackie Cantwell is the director of Medi Club and musician for The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that gathers thousands of people for large-scale moments of quiet around the world (including for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour with WW).
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2 out of 5 stars
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Less calming than other meditation apps
- By Chiti Kaunda on 05-28-20
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We Are Connected
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 31 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 139
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Let the harmony of crystal bowls and ocean drums gently pull you from sleep and into a guided body scan that reminds you how everything is connected.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful mind-heart journey!
- By Chef Tutko on 01-18-21
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Sensory Awakening
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 697
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 571
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 543
Become mindfully awake as you sharpen your focus on each of your senses. Deep breaths and the music of shruti and chimes underscore this guided meditation.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Scary
- By Valentine on 06-24-20
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Inner Shores
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 12 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 167
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 143
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Story4 out of 5 stars 135
Begin your day in a state of calm contentment as you use your imagination to create a vividly detailed seashore at sunrise, where gentle breezes rustle the palms and full-body breaths center you.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This needs to be re-recorded
- By Brent on 06-24-20
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The Brightness of You
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 5 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 564
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 480
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 466
Start your day with an enveloping sense of joy, love, and clarity as you imagine yourself filled with positive light and grounded in your strength.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Title is misleading
- By Original_Patricia on 06-22-20
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Beginning with Gratitude
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 6 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,907
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,567
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,512
Think of five things you're grateful for and five things you're looking forward to today - one can even be simply the sun on your skin. Soak in these good feelings and use this frame of mind to set an intention for your day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable
- By Nancy W. on 06-27-20
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Your Golden Magnificence
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jackie Cantwell
- Length: 9 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 383
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 326
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 318
Visualize your life as a series of different rooms, and see each room filled with the powerful golden light of your own self-compassion and fullest potential. Let go of your doubts and fears and start the day experiencing your best self.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easy meditation and contemplation
- By Lynn C. on 06-27-20
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Ease into Meditation
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 9 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 644
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 525
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 510
Even if you know the benefits of meditation, actually starting can feel daunting. This brief and easygoing introduction from Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, breaks it down - and shows you how effortless starting your own practice can be.
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1 out of 5 stars
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No Warning for 2 Min of Silence Mid Play
- By Voracious Reader on 05-25-20
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How Meditation Helps Combat Stress
- By: The Big Quiet
- Narrated by: Jesse Israel
- Length: 4 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 322
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 271
There's no avoiding stress in life, but there's a better way to counteract it (which will also improve your sleep). In this brief educational piece, Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, shows you how meditation is the yin to stress' yang.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A simple intro to meditation
- By Jes_074 on 08-18-22
