The right music can inspire us and elevate our consciousness. To get the most from meditative music we should listen with our hearts rather than from our minds. The heart embraces the consciousness of the music

Music is used for meditation because it balances the human organism through its rhythmic tones. It influences the nervous system and the internal organs. This music has a healing effect on the body, mind and the spirit. It helps the mind and the body to relax. Meditation music is said to stimulate opening of the chakras.

The human body responds to music in many different ways. Instrumental music deeply moves individuals and encourages states of heightened awareness. Music for meditation and relaxation is one of the most enjoyable ways to remain in the present.

Music used in Yoga Nidra, a specific relaxation technique whereby music and a guided meditation are brought together and help the individual while in a relaxation pose, lying prone or seated in a chair - moves the mind into alpha, theta and delta states. These states are refreshing and healing.

Music meditation uses music as the focus. Music is also used as a therapy and for healing. It allows the hearer to reach higher states of consciousness. It is used as an aid to enter meditation. It is a tool used to keep the meditator’s mind on the practice. Nowadays, Indian classical music is being increasingly used in meditation.

Music meditation balances the energies of the mind.