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New music video of Gordon Hamilton's 'Who Are We'

Watch a new music video for Gordon Hamilton's haunting choral work, 'Who Are We,' and watch the composer at work writing out the score in time with the music.

What makes a piece of music feel relaxing?

Music is often most affecting when a performance is so natural, and a composition so well-crafted, that a listener is able to let go and relax into a state of pure experience. But what is it that allows music to bestow this state upon a listener?

How Satie's Gymnopedies became ubiquitous

How did Erik Satie's Gymnopedies become the quintessential relaxation music? Of their time, they also seem to float above and beyond it.

Using progressive muscle relaxation for fitness and well-being

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is an instructor-led method of recognizing muscle tension and increasing body awareness. By providing relaxation and soothing tired muscles, PMR can be part of one's overall fitness plan. Hear more about PMR from fitness expert Nathan Bahr, and listen to some PMR sessions.

The science of sleep: How relaxing music works

Scientists have found that music can reduce sympathetic nervous system activity; decrease anxiety, blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate; and possibly have positive effects on sleep in regards to muscle relaxation and distraction from vexing thoughts.

Exploring the gentle power of guided relaxation

'Stress can really take a toll on our health and well-being, especially when experienced for long periods of time,' says Joanne D'Amico, RN, RMT and guided-relaxation voice artist. 'It is extremely important to interrupt those long periods of stress with some deep relaxation.' Find out more about guided relaxation and D'Amico's work in the field, and listen to a sample guided relaxation session.

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Get wrapped up - literally - in a new relaxation trend

Count on Japan to be on the cutting edge of relaxation trends. What's hot right now for Japanese who want to de-stress? Adult wrapping.

Classical 'country music': Composers inspired by rural areas

Some classical compositions really seem to speak of the beauty of farms, fields, nature, and animals. In some of these cases, the composer was specifically attempting to draw the listener's attention to these details, and in others the pastoral theme is more subtle.

Relax Stream now available to Mayo Clinic patients

Starting Thursday, Sept. 1, patients at Mayo Clinic hospitals around the U.S. will be able to relax to a custom blend of classical music provided by YourClassical. The collaboration between YourClassical and Mayo Clinic is intended to promote healing and comfort for patients.

Classical music helps horses relax

A new study shows that classical music can help to reduce horses' anxiety at potentially stressful times.