When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, classical host Elena See shares music to help give us all some 'Breathing Room.'
We have curated classical music playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs and interests, including music perfect for a barbecue, picnic or any outdoor gathering. You provide the fun. We'll provide the summer soundtrack.
Classical MPR has curated playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs, including exercising, putting the kids to bed, or simply relaxing. Just click the play button, and let us provide the soundtrack for your many moods and routines. Here's what's available.
Guided progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that helps improve awareness in your body by consciously tightening and relaxing muscles from head to toe. Use our audio or video to be guided through the process while working on calm breathing and focusing your thoughts on your muscles and how they feel, all while enjoying classical music.
How has this not been done before?
New technology promises to induce relaxation (or, if desired, stimulation) by way of electric currents to the brain.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
