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Imagine yourself sitting under a tree, feeling the gentle mist of raindrops on your face and listening to the symphony of nature that surrounds you. The sound of heavy rain, thunder and the distant rumble of thunder are perfectly balanced to help you relax and unwind. The sounds of birds singing and the light trill of toads in the background will transport you to a serene and peaceful environment. The natural sounds of the forest will help you relax and forget the stresses of the day, as you drift off into a deep and restful sleep.

This binaural audio recording features the Red-winged Blackbird birdsong recorded in its natural habitat in Iowa’s Yellow River State Forest near a delicate babbling river stream together with other birds, insects, and ground creatures. Other birdsongs include: Common Yellowthroat, Song Sparrow, Yellow Warbler, American Goldfinch, Blue Jay, Brown-headed Cowbird with Red-bellied Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

The clear whistled song of the Eastern Meadowlark can be heard in spring not only in the East of North American but also in desert grasslands of the Southwest. The song of this bird is of pure, melancholy whistles, which is simpler than the busier and flutey song of the Western Meadowlark. The black 'V' shaped patch on its chest also distinguishes the Eastern Meadowlark. This ambient soundscape offers the Western Meadowlark's birdsong recorded in its natural habitat together with other birds, insects and other ground creatures.

Waterways and wetlands provide rich environments for birds of all kinds to establish their habitats and nesting and hunting grounds. These wetlands and prairies live in the richness and diversity of birdsong of all kinds. This ambient soundscape offers choruses of birds from wetlands and waterways recorded in their natural habitats. You will be able to hear larks, doves, coots, geese, mallards and many other beautiful calls and melodious birdsong.

This recording of birds and frogs from Washington state forests and wetlands offers continuous energetic melodious bird singing in a beautiful natural setting. A lake frog joins in from time to time to create a perfect holistic soundscape. The birds will give you a boost of energy to improve mood and focus. Whether you need to block some external noise or need a good background ambience for productivity, these beautiful birds will take you to that safe space and help you with your daily tasks.

Fire played an important role in human evolutionary history. Warm light, crackling sounds and a distinctive smell of campfire illuminate dark places, extend our day, provide heat and ward off predators. With this recording the benefits of crackling campfire are added to the gentle ocean waves and coastal birdsong, another holistic sound so familiar to life on our planet. This audio recording offers continuous campfire crackling against a natural background of ocean waves and coastal birds.

This traditional Christmas carol was written by John Henry Hopkins, an American clergyman. He wrote the carol as part of a production he organised for his students at The General Theological Seminary in New York City, where he held the post of musical director. This recording offers reading of the English-language lyrics followed by magical harp music based on original Christmas carol melody.

Yoga nidra is a form of relaxation technique which helps to restore peace and clarity in those who practice this form of meditation. The meaning of yoga nidra is 'deep sleep'. Those practicing yoga nidra will be able to completely let go of all worry, thoughts, impressions and disturbances, arriving at a state of total relaxation.

The real self is not the body or even the mind of man. These things are but parts of his personality, the lesser self. The real self is independent of the body which it inhabits and is even independent of the mechanism of the mind, which it uses as an instrument. The real self is a drop from the divine ocean and is eternal and indestructible. It cannot die or be annihilated, and no matter what becomes of the body, the real self still exists. It is the soul.

Close to Me includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by magical harp music based on an original composition of Johann Sebastian Bach, a devout Christian and gifted composer and musician. The Bach composition includes: Prelude in D major BWV 935 adapted for harp and performed by Greg Cetus.

Yoga nidra has a number of health benefits, including improved sleep, balance, stress relief, psychological health and a feeling of harmony. One of the most important factors in achieving this is deep breathing techniques used during nidra practice. This session will focus on these breathing techniques.

Life satisfaction and overall wellbeing is often enhanced after stopping to watch a glorious sunset, when for a few minutes the sky is a spectacle of colour. Sunset may only last a few moments, but the psychological effects of admiring the sunset may persist long after the colour has faded. Ocean waves splashing in the warm light and the beauty of the setting sun produce a similar impact and enhance these psychological benefits further.

Morning birdsong is both gentle and empowering. As birds and insects wake up in the bright rays of sunshine, they start their morning song. This morning song wakes and acts as warmup for all those wild creatures. Flatlands and grasslands provide habitat for many birds and insects. You can experience their morning chorus in this recording containing a variety of birds and ground insects.

A collection of 10 iconic Christmas carols. This recording offers reading of the English-language lyrics followed by magical harp music based on original Christmas carol melodies.

Crickets are truly magical creatures. Not only is their iconic chirping often a pleasant evening song during warm mellow summer nights in the country, but in many cultures crickets are associated with good luck, hope and even wealth. Crickets are beloved in Japan, especially for their musical songs. In Brazil, some species are considered to be signs of hope or incoming wealth. Charles Dickens wrote a tale called The Cricket on the Hearth that featured a cricket acting as a household's guardian angel. This recording features gentle cricket chirping accompanying various birds of wild grasslands.

Escape into tranquillity with 'Gentle Rain', a serene audio experience featuring soothing sounds of soft rain. Immerse yourself in the calming ambiance as delicate raindrops create a peaceful symphony, perfect for relaxation and serene contemplation.

The Vesper Sparrow can be found in both open spaces and bushy woodland. The male sings from a higher perch, such as a shrub or fence post. The musical song begins with two pairs of repeated whistled notes and ends in a series of trills. In summer, its clear song may be heard at any time of day but it sings most impressively in the evening. This recording offers continuous Vesper Sparrow birdsong recorded in its natural habitat of grasslands together with other birds and ground creatures.

Gods seem to be around during the best waves of your life. And this could not be more true whether you are surfing or simply listening in on the magical ocean wave music. This recording will bring you to this world of long, lush waves where it is all too easy to forget your daily problems. So relax, and get lost in the rolling and whispering waves, each with its own unique character.

The Grail Prayer includes reading of the eponymous prayer followed by magical Harp music based on original composition of Johann Sebastian Bach, a devout Christian and gifted composer and musician. Bach composition includes: Prelude in D minor BWV 936 adapted for Harp and performed by Greg Cetus.

This gentle river stream flows though quiet mountainous area. Occasional birds are heard at a distance as well as numerous bubbles forming around edges and stones. Many of us love to sit on the banks of rivers surrounded by the gentle movements of the water. Though we may not be conscious of it, the water is inducing a mildly meditative state of calm focus and gentle awareness. This audio recording offers continuous river ambiance to create a perfect soundscape for relaxation, meditation or simple enjoyment of mindfulness and peace.