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).

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).

Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself. His lifelong mission is to preserve nature through sound, and his soundscapes are produced with such care and quality that you feel as if he has truly brought a slice of the world into your home...

Start your day with Megan Monahan’s guided relaxation to help release any physical tension and get centered in the present moment. Ambient music offers a way to practice that focus.

Hoping to give meditation a try? Already have a meditation practice but are always looking to expand into other styles? Rufus Wainwright’s Unfollow the Rules is for you. This 9-minute meditation, which can be listened to at any time of day, is intended to help listeners let go of the unnecessary rules in their lives and thereby release stress, connect with themselves, and feel lighter, calmer, and more confident. Once you’ve listened once, you may find you want to listen again.

In this brief meditation with ambient music, Megan Monahan reminds you that while your mind is always preparing and rehearsing for future potential, at your core is the essential awareness of your always-grounded self.

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.

Allow your mind to clear with the cleansing, high-pitched notes of tuning forks in different frequencies. The powerful bell-like sound helps create a spacious sense of calm as you prepare for sleep, like a refreshing reset button at the end of the day. In order to get the most out of your listening experience, pioneering sound therapist Sara Auster recommends you dim the lights and lie down or sit in a comfortable position with an eye mask and a blanket, silence any alerts or notifications, and use earphones.

This meditation harnesses the healing properties of 285.5 Hertz, a frequency that promotes emotional stability. Known for its grounding effects, this tone helps to restore emotional balance and reduce feelings of anxiety or instability. By immersing yourself in these vibrations, you can find a sense of calm and resilience in your emotional journey.

Imagine yourself in Cape Cod in early fall with the steady swells of the waves falling against the sand and the gentle rhythmic chirp of crickets in the dunes. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.