Experience the Benefits of Relaxation Through Music

by Shambhu

I first discovered the calming power of meditative music through the music of my Guru, Sri Chinmoy. His music was rooted in the Indian tradition, played on Indian instruments, and carried a deep inner stillness. When I listened, something essential shifted inside me. The noise of my life softened. My breath slowed. It felt as though a quiet and sunlit inner space opened, one where I could rest, be and grow.

Over time, I came to understand that this kind of music does more than entertain - it soothes. It creates a refuge. A place of inward listening and renewal. When I later felt called to release my own music, I wanted to honor that spirit. While my voice is expressed through the acoustic guitar, the intention remains the same: to reflect the heart, invite stillness, and offer a sense of peace in a busy world.

What follows is a sharing of how relaxing acoustic guitar music can gently support your own moments of rest, reflection, and calm.

Why Relaxing Acoustic Guitar Music Supports Deep Relaxation

The acoustic guitar has a natural intimacy. Its wooden resonance, open strings, and invites listening without effort. You can find and listen to guitar channels and playlists on all the major music streaming platforms.

When I create and record this music, I go inside to find a quiet, spacious feeling within myself. I try to allow the feeling of inner stillness to flow through the music. I try to be Nature itself. My goal is not to play fancy licks, but to translate a feeling of calm and presence through my fingers onto strings into sound, so that a listener can enter and experience that musical space in their own way.

There’s also a scientific basis for why the music uplifts. Studies show that music with slower tempos and gentle dynamics can help reduce cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress.

Lots of folks use music, TV and radio as a distraction. My music works as a companion rather than a distraction. Whether you are meditating, reading, journaling, walking or simply sitting and reflecting, this music helps you find a stillness without demanding attention.

Bringing Relaxing Acoustic Guitar Music Into Daily Life

The great thing is you don’t need to listen for long stretches of time to benefit.  Small, intentional moments with music can be deeply restorative. Here are a few simple ways to add it into your day:

Morning grounding - Start the day with ten minutes of calming music while stretching, breathing, or sitting quietly. It sets a calm tone that often stays with you.

Midday reset - During short break in your day, soft guitar melodies can help release tension and bring your focus back to center.

Evening unwind - As the day comes to a close, replace TV and computer screen time with calming music. Gentle sounds also tell the body that it’s time to calm and chill.

Everyday ambiance - While cooking, reading, or doing light chores, acoustic guitar music played quietly in the background can shape a peaceful atmosphere.

Here are a few playlists that blend different artists and approaches within the acoustic guitar world. You may also enjoy my own recordings as part of your journey.

Check out these playlists:

PANDORA: Shambhu Radio -

SPOTIFY: This is Shambhu - 

And enjoy these releases:

Lotus Dream, Transcendence, Reflections, Acoustic Oasis, Life Passage, Soothe, Sacred Love