The best yoga and meditation playlists
Mar 16, 2022
Meditation music: Find out how it works and what requirements a good yoga playlist has to fulfil in the blog.
Yoga music and meditation: how to find the right playlist
Take a deep breath and you feel more relaxed? There is much more to this assumption than you might think. It has been scientifically proven that calmer breathing lowers the pulse and ensures that we feel less acute stress.
What is particularly interesting here is that music can intensify this effect. Because steady, calm music lowers our breathing rate and has a harmonious effect - in the truest sense of the word.
Loud music with fast tempo changes, on the other hand, has exactly the opposite effect: this stimulating effect does us an excellent service when running, for example, by pushing us. With the right playlist, you can complement your workouts perfectly.
We have put together some tips and information so that you can use your yoga and meditation sessions to relax and unwind with the right music. With our suggestions, you will find the right sounds to help you relax.
What kind of music has a calming effect?
In the meantime, there have been some scientific studies that have investigated what effect music has on the listener. It has been shown that it is important whether we like the music.
If, for example, the chill-out music in a bar evokes positive memories of a beautiful wellness holiday in Ibiza, this is ideal. If, on the other hand, the music reminds you of a meditation class where you keep bumping into your chatty mat neighbour, you won't be able to relax at all with this music.
If the music appeals to you, you have already gained a lot. But that's not all: the "composition" of the music determines the success of your rest session. What does that mean? You probably won't be surprised if we tell you that the rhythm has an influence on your heartbeat. While fast hip-hop music will get you going and increase your performance while jogging, softer sounds will bring you down and slow down your heartbeat.
For a relaxed yoga class, you should choose a rhythm that is as slow as possible and avoid singing. This is only distracting and prevents your body and brain from switching off completely.
By the way: Scientists have compiled a list of the most soothing songs of all time. You can find the link to the Spotify playlist further down in this post.
Solfeggio frequencies: the perfect basis for calm music for relaxation
When it comes to soothing music, the so-called solfeggio frequencies are often mentioned. These frequencies are said to have a health-promoting effect because they use cells and organs as resonating bodies, causing the tones to spread throughout the entire body.
The tones themselves unfold their positive influence on one's own body feeling and mental load by having a relaxing and balancing effect: Breathing, heartbeat and nervous system are brought into harmony.
Especially in playlists with pieces that are used as yoga and meditation music, there are therefore particularly many compositions that draw on the solfeggio frequencies. Apparently, they are the perfect vibes to find one's inner centre.
Yoga with or without music?
Whether you prefer absolute silence or go in search of inner balance to the accompaniment of serene meditation music is entirely your decision. Ultimately, it is always a question of personal preference and the mood you are in on the day. Especially with yoga, it can make an enormous difference how your time out from everyday life affects you mentally and physically.
Would you like a little support in deciding on today's yoga session? Then consider the benefits of yoga with music and finally let your intuition decide:
- Music is always an emotional matter, because the sound frequencies can direct how we feel, depending on the pitch and combination. If music picks us up emotionally, it can accordingly help us to (re)find our inner centre. Switching off all stimuli around us for once and arriving completely in the here and now, letting the breath flow - you can achieve this goal more easily if the right music provides the basis for the necessary mood.
- Music helps us to focus. Once we are in the right frame of mind, we create islands of calm, block out distractions and concentrate more easily.
- Music is ideally suited to accompany your yoga mantra. Because mantras, sacred verses, are themselves considered sound bodies, which we manifest through repetition. The background music therefore supports you in finding and maintaining the right rhythm. Beginners as well as experienced yogis like to use the gentle sounds, which make meditation easier for them.
Which playlists are suitable for meditation?
Playlists specifically geared towards yoga and meditation music are available on popular portals such as Spotify. Both experienced yogis and people looking for quiet music to relax have collected their favourite pieces of music here. We at Luviyo have also collected our favourites for you.
It's best to put together your own playlist that you use for deep relaxation. Here you can rely completely on your gut feeling. Browse through some ready-made playlists, familiarise yourself with some artists and choose the songs that really get you into the flow. Take a look at our recommendations:
- We have compiled our personal favourites in the meditation music section for you in our own playlist. On our Spotify profile you will find a good mix of music arrangements that have proven themselves to us in our yoga practice.
- You can find a collection of finely tuned meditation music that is ideal for accompanying your yoga mantra in the playlist Mantra Meditation and Meditation & Shavasana.
- We can also recommend our All around the world Ayurverda playlist, which teleports you to another country or to your favourite place.
- Start the day relaxed with LUVIYO YOGA Inspiration and Gentle Morning Wake Up Songs or simply relax and unwind - this playlist is not only convincing during your asanas, but also offers an acoustic island of peace for everyday life.
- Lastly, we have for you our Flow with me or just dance - with this playlist you are guaranteed to switch off and have some fun in your practice. Sometimes this playlist is exactly what you need.
You should also listen to these two meditation podcasts. Here you will find excellent impulses for the design of your future yoga mantras and asanas. The podcasters also give concrete tips and support for your meditations - almost like listening to a workshop:
- Mantra meditation instructions podcast: Here you get a good overview of various instructions for mantra meditations and get information about the pronunciation, backgrounds and much more. Perfect for an introduction to the topic or if you want to deepen your knowledge and practice a little.
- Yoga Relaxation and Meditation Podcast: Just listen and join in directly is the motto of this yoga podcast. You'll find both longer exercises and shorter sessions for in-between, so that you can easily integrate meditation and rest breaks into your everyday life.
Let the breath flow, come to rest
Use our tips to easily put together the music that puts you in the right mood for an extensive relaxation session. Get inspired by the numerous playlists and podcasts on Spotify and always listen to your gut feeling, then you will find exactly the content that supports you in the best possible way.
