BGM that soothes you when you listen. Music that calms the mind.
When you feel like you need healing, what do you do?
Some people go out to places rich in nature, spend time with animals, watch their favorite movies—there are many ways, depending on the person.
In this article, I’d like to introduce soothing music as one such option.
I’ve gathered gentle pieces that calm the mind and help heal both body and soul when you listen to them.
Play them when you go to sleep, use them as background music for meditation—listen at whatever time you prefer, and be sure to give yourself some healing.
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Soothing BGM to listen to: music that calms the mind (1–10)
sunflowerNEW!Hakasé Tarō
This is a piece by Taro Hakase, widely known as the opening theme of the NHK morning drama series Teppan.
It is included on his 14th album, EMOTIONISM, released in September 2010.
Though instrumental, its bright, expansive melodic lines evoke nostalgia and a sense of warmth and embrace.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, the piece also came to be cherished as a song supporting recovery.
Its gentle, warm tones that color the start of each day will quietly stay by your side when your heart is weary.
Why not spend a soothing moment surrendering yourself to the crystal-clear melodies that call to mind the tranquil Seto Inland Sea?
Tufted puffinNEW!Hakasé Tarō
Taro Hakase is one of Japan’s foremost violinists, and he also shows his multifaceted talent as a composer and producer.
Featured as the first track on his August 1998 album “Walking with You,” this soothing piece has long been beloved as the ending theme of the documentary program “Jounetsu Tairiku” and as an image song for AC Japan commercials.
Its title, which means “beautiful beak” in the Ainu language, suits the violin’s transparent melody that seems to cut through the air and unfurl a serene landscape in the listener’s mind.
Give it a listen during a quiet moment before bedtime or whenever you want to relax your body and mind.
Marconi UnionWeightless
An experimental ambient work born from a scientific approach that guides you into a state of deep relaxation, both physically and mentally.
Created in 2011 by Manchester, UK–based Marconi Union in collaboration with a sound therapy specialist.
It features an acoustic structure designed to synchronize with heart rate and breathing rhythms, layering slowly evolving drones, synth pads, and environmental sounds.
Studies have reported its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, and it has received high praise from Time magazine.
Recommended for those seeking deep focus during meditation or yoga, and for anyone wanting to release daily tension.
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Gayatri MantraDeva Premal
This is the definitive meditation music, where sacred chants are elevated into a contemporary form through a translucent, ethereal voice.
Featured on Deva Premal’s 1998 album “The Essence,” it was later reborn in 2018 on the album “Deva” as an extended version aligned with the seven chakras.
It’s said to be embraced by artists as well, including use in choreography by a Russian prima ballerina.
With wave-like, repeating melodies and the sound of the bansuri soothing body and mind, it’s perfect not only for yoga and meditation, but also for anyone looking to heal everyday fatigue.
Live PeacefullyMeditation Relax Club
A track by Meditation Relax Club, a group specializing in music for meditation and healing.
It is included on the 2012 album “Live Peacefully – Ultimate Meditation Relaxing Music Playlist.” Characterized by gentle instrumentals interwoven with sounds of nature, it creates a calm soundscape that helps restore balance to body and mind.
The unhurried tempo and sustained harmonies let you experience the sensation of loosening your body with deep breaths.
Recommended for those who want to enrich their meditation or yoga practice.
In the quiet, an expansive world of sound guides your awareness inward.
ElectraAirstream
If you want to create a comfortable yoga session, chillout music is essential.
This work is a quintessential piece of healing music that guides you into a deep meditative state.
Its ambient sounds that seem to drift through a serene space and the relaxed tempo weave a captivating soundscape.
It’s perfect for Hatha yoga, where you focus on your breath while stretching your body, or for quiet moments of meditation.
When you want to step away from the noise of everyday life and face yourself, this piece will gently accompany you.
UntitledJupiter Grains
In a short span, delicately woven with pale harmonies and a thoughtfully reverberant spatial design, this music is recommended for those seeking a quietly unfolding sonic experience in meditation or yoga spaces.
Built with an ambient, environmental approach, it delivers a deep sense of calm while avoiding excessive ornamentation.
It works well when you want to steady your breathing, as a brief introduction to meditation, or as gentle background music between yoga poses.
A perfect track for moments when you value silence yet want to be wrapped in comforting layers of sound.