Spa Music
One of the first things opportunities spas have to help their clients
prepare for and fully accept the treatments they receive is to provide music that is
conducive to relaxation and peace. When I visit a spa, I often don't notice the music
while it is playing, but I do notice the effects. Generally, I start to breath slower and
deeper, my muscles begin to go limp, and my mind shuts off the busy thoughts. I also
definitely notice when music is absent or inappropriate. Spas that I visit usually play
new age or classical music. My current favorites are Songs From A Secret Garden
by Secret Garden, Reflections on Life..Thoughts in
Solitude by Rachel Kamps, LMT, Heal
Of The Hand by Robin Spielberg, and Music
for the Mozart Effect Volume1 - Stengthen the Mind. I am now finding uses for this
music outside of spas. Obviously, it's great for relaxing to at home. But lately, I have
been listening to it at work, too. One of my coworkers commented that it would put her to
sleep. However, I find it makes me less tense and able to concentrate better and for
longer periods of time.
I asked a few spas and massage therapists what their favorite music was and what
comments they got, if any, about it from their clients. Some of the responses follow. I
have linked the titles to Borders.com or other sites on the web that offer the CDs. If the
site provides an audio sample of the music, the title is followed by . For
Borders.com selections, scroll down to find the highlighted samples. After the responses
is a comprehensive list of "spa music" also with links to Borders.com or other
web sites.
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| Massage Therapist S.B. noted,
"My all-time favorite music to massage to is "Wind
and Mountain" by Deuter.
It's kind of a new-age and Asian combination--rhythmic, interesting, and relaxing."
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 Massage Therapist M. said, "I love Enya's
greatest hits, it puts me in a trance like state that seems to be very condusive to
giving massages...Everyone who listens to it compliments on it, so it is a favorite of
mine..".
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From Massage Therapist M-L B, "Ray
Lynch has two of my favorites: Nothing
Above my Shoulders but the Evening
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From Michele Moreo, owner of Zen's Inn Bodywork
Sanctuary in Santa Fe, NM, "Regarding Spa Music...we take a unique
approach. We stay away from anything new age and synthesized. We prefer world music which
ties in nicely with our decor and relaxed atmosphere. You may find this selection very
different from other spas, but it works for us and our clients like it.
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| From Massage Therapist D., "As
far as music goes, Le Visage plays Tranquility
and Celtic
Twilight ."
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Other Spa Music Suggestions
Clannad
Classical
Adagio: Music For Massage
The Art of Relaxation
Bach for Relaxation
Chopin for Relaxation
Debussy for Relaxation
The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!
Music for the Mozart Effect Volume1 - Stengthen the Mind
Music for the Mozart Effect Volume2 - Heal the Body
Music for the Mozart Effect Volume3 - Unlock the Creative Spirit
Cody, Robert Tree
Enya
The
Celts
The
Memory Of Trees
Oiche
Chiun (Silent Night) [CD-SINGLE]
Paint
the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya
Shepherd
Moons
Watermark
Book
of Days [CD-SINGLE] [IMPORT]
Box
of Dreams [BOX SET] [IMPORT]
Exile
[CD-SINGLE] [IMPORT]
Orinoco
Flow The Music of Enya
Halpern, Steven
Enhancing Massage
Higher Ground
Inner Peace
In the Key of Healing
Spectrum Suite
Highstein, Max
Gentle Music For Massage, Vol. 1
Gentle Music For Massage, Vol. 2
Gentle Music For Massage, Vol. 3
Kamps, Rachel, LMT
Reflections on Life..Thoughts in Solitude - produced and written by massage therapist/musician with massage and bodywork in mind. Listen to samples. Order. (not associated with Borders.com)
Karen Therese
Kostelas, Maria
Ancient Voices from Within - 60 min CD featuring one dozen wood, reed, and clay indigenous flutes of the Americas. Recommended for relaxation, meditation, and healing. (not associated with Borders.com)
Nature
Nature Effect [BOX SET]
Tuva, Among The Spirits: Sound, Music And Nature In Sakha And Tuva
Relax: Stress Free Music In A Stress Filled World
Secret Garden
Dawn of a New Century
Songs from a Secret Garden
White Stones
Spielburg, Robin
Tesh, John
Various
Silk Road Volume 1 Kitaro
Nouveau Flamenco Ottmar Liebert
The Book Of Secrets Loreena McKennitt
Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music R. Carlos Nakai
Dreamtime Return Steve Roach
Autumn George Winston
Paul Winter: Greatest Hits (Special Edition) [Enhanced CD] [BOX SET]
Celestial Winds David Young
Yanni
Devotion: The Best of Yanni
Live at the Acropolis
Port of Mystery
Reflections Of Passion
Tribute
These CDs can be purchased directly from Borders.com, Rachel Kamps, and Maria Kostelasby following the links above . (Note: Borders.com, Rachel Kamps, and Maria Kostelas are solely responsible for fulfillment of CD orders placed through these links.)
graphics coutesy of Borders.com and Rachel Kamps
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