Massage Music Therapy for Relaxation

Relaxing massage music sets the stage for an awesome massage therapy session, but it could also be used as an add-on service!

Best massage music for true relaxation!

Get the music right, and you have created an opportunity to unwind and release the worries of life...if only for a while.

Get the music right and you have created a wonderful opportunity to unwind and release the worries of life...if only for a while.

There are many different types of massage therapy music to use. Whether you are in a spa or just relaxing at home, choosing the sound-scape that will help you relax is an important decision.

How to Choose Relaxation Music

Start by digging deep.

What are your most wonderful memories?

Did you grow up going camping and playing in the streams? Maybe a CD that has soft sounds of mountain streams might be the best music choice.

Was your family vacation to the beach each year a precious memory for you? If so, you may want to choose relaxing ocean sounds to help you unwind and release stress.

What are your most treasured memories with your spouse?

When you had your first date with your husband, was there soft piano music playing? Did someone play the piano at your wedding?

Piano music is often found in spas and massage therapy clinics because so many people relate to the sound.

If you have Indian heritage or connections with Indian cultures, Native American Flute Music may make you feel relaxed and grounded, which is often very comforting.

Relaxing massage music

Although new age music has just burst on the music scene in the last 10 years, many people use it in their home to relax, as well as hearing it in the spa and massage clinic setting.

Music has the power to make us feel happy, sad, emotional, joyful and powerful. But when we are at our worst, it can make us calm.

Music has been proven to not only relax the mind, but also the body, helping to lower blood pressure, reduce tension headaches, reduce stress, and allow the body the opportunity to heal itself.

No longer is relaxing music just for the massage session. Nowadays, people listen to relaxing music in their car, in the bedroom to help them sleep, at the gym, in the doctors office to help them relax, and in their office at work. It can be so soothing in the stressful places that we find ourselves everyday.

Benefits of Relaxing Music for the Body and Mind

Listening to relaxing music offers numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being. It can reduce anxiety and stress, improve sleep quality, help manage pain, and even improve cognitive functions. Furthermore, music can elevate mood, encourage bonding, and promote relaxation, leading to a sense of calm and overall improved well-being. 

Specific benefits include:

• Stress and Anxiety Reduction:Calming music can lower stress hormones and promote relaxation, creating a sense of calm and well-being. 
• Pain Management:Studies have shown that music can help reduce pain perception and discomfort, especially during or after medical procedures. 
• Improved Sleep:Relaxing music can calm the nervous system, slow breathing, and reduce blood pressure, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. 
• Mood Enhancement:Music can release endorphins, the brain's "feel-good" chemicals, leading to improved mood and emotional regulation. 
• Cognitive Benefits:Music can improve memory, attention, and focus, potentially due to the rhythmic and repetitive nature of music. 
• Cardiovascular Health:Some research suggests that listening to relaxing music can lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, supporting cardiovascular health. 
• Bonding and Social Connection:Music can create shared experiences and facilitate communication, fostering stronger social bonds. 
• Pain Distraction:Music can help distract the mind from pain sensations, making it easier to cope with discomfort. 
• Reduced Eating Habits:Some studies suggest that listening to music can reduce appetite and help people eat less. 
• Improved Mental Health:Music can help treat anxiety and depression by releasing endorphins and other mood-boosting chemicals. 
• Reduced Heart Rate:Slow and soothing music can help slow down the heart rate, leading to a sense of calm. 
• Improved Alertness:Certain types of music can increase alertness and focus, which can be beneficial during tasks requiring attention. 
• Reduced Inactivity:Music can motivate people to be more active and participate in physical activities, leading to increased physical activity. 
• Enhanced Cognitive Functions:Music can improve language processing, memory, and other cognitive skills. 

Our #1 Pick......Relaxation Suite by Steven Halpern! It's the best...you just cannot get softer, slower, more deeply relaxing music than this CD...you simply can't! Gone through 2-3 in my practice alone!

Read more about how music can impact your health on Healthline.

Whatever massage music you choose to help you unwind, may it offer you the ability to help your body and mind rest, and bring you peace.

Go back to Massage Therapy Music from Choosing Massage Music for Relaxation

ShareFacebookXPinterestReddit