If you're looking for a quick way to relax and get rid of stress, give this 10-minute audio track a try. It features brainwave technology layered with relaxing ambient music.
I design tracks like this for my company each month as free gifts for our customers. We normally use nature sounds on our CDs instead of music, because any music with a steady rhythm or a repeating pattern or beat can counteract the effects of the brainwave technology. We've recently been exploring the use of ambient music designed specifically to enhance the effects of the brainwave technology. Today's track and the track I posted a few months ago are the result of our explorations with music. The music in today's track is a little bit spacey and atmospheric. I haven't decided if I'm happy with it yet or not, so any feedback would be welcome.
Instructions for using this track:
1. Do not listen to this audio track while driving.
2. Listening without headphones will provide light relaxation. Listening with headphones will give you access to the brainwave effects and will provide deeper relaxation.
3. Listen to it at a soft comfortable volume. Turning it up louder will not make the underlying brainwave technology more effective.
4. You don't have to listen with your eyes closed, but I recommend it. The best way to get the most benefit out of this track is to sit back with your eyes closed and just let the music flow over you. If you prefer to keep your eyes open while listening, the brainwave technology will be more effective if you listen in a quiet place where you're not likely to be distracted by noise or lights. (Flickering light can affect your brain activity and counteract the effects of the audio track.)
Please feel free to share this MP3 file with friends, or point them to this page so they can download the most recent version.
Listen to a sample of the file:
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To download the file and save it to your computer:
1. Right-click on the link below.
2. Select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As" from the menu.
Here's the link: 10-Minute Stress Buster (9.3MB)
UPDATE as of May 15, 2010: I'm sorry I can no longer offer this audio file as a free download through this site. I had to remove the file because it's now included on a bonus disc offered through my company's web site.
