{"id":10071,"date":"2024-08-16T10:06:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T14:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/?p=10071"},"modified":"2024-08-22T16:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:34:52","slug":"relaxing-music-8-ideas-to-explore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/culture-2\/relaxing-music-8-ideas-to-explore\/","title":{"rendered":"Relaxing music: 8 ideas to explore\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s no secret that music is a rich vector of emotions. So is relaxing music. It accompanies us through the good times and the bad. So why not use relaxing music as a wellness tool? In this article, you’ll find several suggestions to restore calm and serenity to your everyday life, thanks to relaxing music!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The handpan: an instrument with a captivating sound.
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How music impacts our well-being<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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First and foremost, the impact of music on our well-being has been studied by numerous scientists and is no longer up for debate. Studies recognize the effects of music on both our psychological and physiological health. The book The neurochemistry of music<\/em>, directed by Professor Daniel J. Levitin of McGill University’s psychology department, is in line with this affirmation. This analysis of 400 articles on the subject explains that \u201cthe practice and listening of music have clear beneficial effects on mental and physical health. Music improves immune system function and reduces stress levels.\u201d1<\/sup> It also concludes that listening to and playing music reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body. Fascinating, isn’t it? Now there’s no longer any reason to deprive yourself from music!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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8 suggestions of relaxing music<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Depending on your personal preferences, there are many styles of music that can help you relax. But maybe you\u2019ve run out of ideas once you’ve gone too many times through your favorite albums. That’s why Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines would like to suggest eight types of music that can inspire you and have a relaxing effect on you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Streaming music platforms abound with relaxing music from artists both from home and abroad. All you must do is to take the time to explore them and allow them to be a part of your moments of tranquility. Whether you’re meditating, on the move or taking a break at work, any time of the day is good to recharge your batteries. What\u2019s important is that it suits your personal routine and your specific needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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1. Neoclassical Music<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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It’s surprising to learn that neoclassicism is in vogue today, given it has its roots in the period following the First World War. You can recognize this relaxing musical type by its simple, slow and melodious tunes.\u00a0 The instrument of choice for this type of music is the piano. Listening to neoclassical music bathes you in a soothing atmosphere. Ideal for creating a unique present moment. Carpe diem!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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  • Alexandra Str\u00e9liski:<\/strong> a Quebec pianist and composer whose albums we love to listen to repeatedly. Her reputation is constantly expanding, to everyone’s delight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yiruma: <\/strong>an internationally acclaimed South Korean pianist whose quiet compositions evoke emotion and a sense of inner peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flore Laurentienne:<\/strong> a fascinating musical project by Quebec musician Mathieu David Gagnon, which blends contemporary classical music with electronic elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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    2. Handpan<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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    The handpan is a melodious percussion instrument created in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Its shape resembles a flying saucer. It is played with hands and fingers. Watch out, because you’ll quickly become captivated by its hypnotic resonance! Once you hear a handpan for the first time, you often adopt it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n