I started a meditation class last month and have been doing it every day since. Contrary to what I assumed going in, it’s usually not enjoyable or relaxing! With enough practice, though, it’s supposed to make you more present, accepting and happy during your non-meditating hours. Supplementing with some beautiful ambient music motivates me to make time for it.

This mix is brief tour of hypnotic ambient music, starting melodic, then going soundscape-y before turning deeper. The mix clocks in a just over half an hour, which is exactly the amount of time I've been trying to do each morning (often falling short). By the way, if you're interested in starting a meditation practice I highly recommend the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class at OHSU's March Wellness Center. I don't think there's a site for it, but reach out to the instructor kimberly@mindfulyogaworks.com if you'd like more information. She's awesome!

1. Kraftwerk - Prologue
2. Laraaji - Essence
3. White, Sherman & Haddad - Tranquility
4. Minilogue - E De Nån Hemma
5. C.paradisi - First Harvest
6. Tim Hecker - No Drums
7. Anders Ilar - Rare Islands
8. user48736353001 - 4 Red Calx
9. Stars of the Lid - The Kraut

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