CALM ROOM
Music & Sound Videos
SACRED DRUMMING
Many people have a tradition of sacred drumming in their culture. Drumming can be used to celebrate but it can also be used to soothe or to heal. Drum along and think about your heartbeat and the rhythm of your breath.
Music That Reduces Stress?
British neuroscientists set out to use therapeutic sound to calm people down. They referenced this song can reduce stress and anxiety levels. Give it a try!
HOPES, DREAMS & PLANS
Listen to a song or watch a show that makes you feel hopeful. If the present moment doesn't feel good, make some plans. What could you look forward to this week? This month? In a few years?
STRENGTH, COURAGE AND WISDOM
If you need a reminder that you have whatever it takes to make it/to adapt, know it's been inside of you along. Listen quietly or turn it up!
CELESTIAL WHITE NOISE
Sleep better, reduce stress, calm your mind, improve focus with 10 hours of ambient sound.
4K VIRTUAL KAYAKING
Take a virtual kayak trip and listen to the sounds of water and nature.
RELAXING AQUARIUM FISH TANK SOUNDS
Try to give all of your attention to the fish tank in this video. What do you notice? How many fish can you count? Can you find the black fish? Turn up your volume to hear the bubbles and hum of the tank.
AMAZING NATURE SCENERY & RELAXING MUSIC FOR STRESS RELIEF
Looking at images of nature can help our brains to relax and de-stress. This gets harder to do in winter. How can you bring nature indoors? Try hanging a nature photo, growing a plant, or watching a nature video.
YOUR HAPPY PLACE
If you feel like you need to escape for a while, take a vacation in your mind. Search YouTube for the word "ambiance." Visit a tropical island, a cozy cabin, an ancient library, a winter cottage, a seaside market, the Shire, Hogwarts and more! Enjoy this campfire by the sea ambience with 8 hours of crackling fire, ocean waves, and cricket sounds.
FIREFLY EXPERIENCE
Watch this magical video at night with your lights turned off, in full screen mode, and your sound on.
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PLAY AN INSTRUMENT
Distract yourself by playing the virtual piano. Play faster or slower depending on your mood.
"ISLE OF CALM" PLAYLIST
Stream 6 hours of music via Spotify or Apple Music. You'll find classical, folk, jazz, ambient, pop, blues, soul, hip-hop, indie-rock and more on this NPR Music playlist. Or make your own playlist of songs that help you feel calm.
THE JOY OF BUBBLE WRAP
Popping bubble wrap can be a soothing distraction. Don't have any at home? That's ok. Try this virtual bubble wrap and pop away!