Slowing Down

By: Sara Auster

Narrated by: Sara Auster

Headphones recommended.

Focus on your breath and let the low and powerful reverberations of crystal bowls wash over you. Studies have shown these humming sounds allow your brainwaves to slow and shift from an active to relaxed state - a perfect precursor to deep sleep. In order to get the most out of your listening experience, pioneering sound therapist Sara Auster recommends you dim the lights and lie down or sit in a comfortable position with an eye mask and a blanket, silence any alerts or notifications, and use earphones. These things allow you to completely unplug and connect with the present moment to intentionally prepare for sleep. Your body has permission to slow down and rest, to receive without the need to respond or react. Begin your experience by focusing on your breath, then allow yourself to drift into a spacious and dreamlike state. All you have to do is arrive with an open mind and listen.

Sara Auster is the leading voice in sound bath experiences and considered a master of the form. Sara has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, TIME, and O, The Oprah Magazine, and she has facilitated large-scale, site-specific sound bath experiences at iconic venues around the world including the Museum of Modern Art, Madison Square Garden, Palais de Tokyo, and SummerStage in Central Park. Her live sound bath events are celebrated as transformative, therapeutic experiences for balance, relaxation, and well-being. We're thrilled to be able to bring this unique sound experience to the comfort of your own bedroom for the first time.

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Helps me sleep

I would recommend this to those who have trouble falling asleep. I’ve struggled with this for years, and this has helped tremendously.

An effective break from the “go go go!” mode

Short but effective way to slow down if you really tune in how the sound oscillates back and forth between your left and right sides.

Relaxing

I listen to this during rush hour traffic today and it really calmed my spirit.

Just OK

These sound baths are just OK. The sounds aren't terribly relaxing but the voice and sounds give me something to focus on that isn't too taxing.

pretty cool!!!

interesting sounds. this small recording is like a discount taxi service for one's mind. enjoy!