Kalimba: Meditation with Music

The Kalimba is the handy instrument that fits in every pocket and fills every room with enchanting sounds. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, the Kalimba is a unique, easy-to-learn instrument that brings joy to everyone. Find out here why the Kalimba is particularly suitable for active relaxation and meditation.

Meditation is what you make of it

Everyone knows the stereotypical image of the peaceful Buddha: cross-legged, eyes half-closed, hands folded in his lap, a blissful smile on his lips. But many people have also experienced the frustration that comes when they sit in silence again and again, but their thoughts just won't calm down.

Do you know that? Before you give up on meditation, listen to yourself one more time. There is a suitable meditation style for everyone, because the possibilities are manifold. Read more here about meditation with a special musical instrument – ​​the Kalimba .

Meditation with music – why?

Whether meditation with or without music is better depends on the person and their concerns. If it is about gaining a deep inner view and perceiving one's own inner processes, meditating in silence may be best. However:

- For daily practice,
- for people with particularly restless minds,
- for beginners and
- for people who react very emotionally to sounds, tones and melodies,

Meditation with music support is definitely worth a try. The background music with gentle sounds is also ideal when working with children, during fantasy journeys, for body scans, yoga and other body-oriented forms of meditation.

What effect does relaxation music have?

Relaxation music sets a slow rhythm, calms the nervous system and breathing, blocks out distracting background noise and fills the room with a pleasant atmosphere. This makes it easier for practitioners to get into a flow and experience deep peace. Among the various types of meditation and relaxation music, the following are particularly common:

- Indian sacred music
- Gregorian chants
- Percussion with gong or singing bowl
- Natural Sounds - Classical and Neoclassical
- Instrumental music, for example with guitar, piano, flute or other acoustic instruments such as the kalimba

Meditation and music have a lot in common. When mindfulness practice is combined with the right sounds, the effects complement and increase.

What exactly is meditation?

This refers to mental exercises that have been practiced in various religions for thousands of years. Meditation is often translated as "immersion", "contemplation" or "observation". To do this, a person withdraws into a quiet setting for a while in order to listen attentively to what is going on within.

When used regularly, meditation helps to improve perception and thinking skills, bring clarity to thoughts and find inner peace and contentment. In addition to the positive effects on brain function, the whole body is said to benefit from it, as it deeply relaxes and strengthens the immune system. It can also improve sleep and relieve pain.

The Benefits of Meditation with Kalimba Music

The sounds of the Kalimba invite you to play freely and meditatively. Its warm tones and resonating overtones create a room-filling sound experience that brings peace and serenity.

Decide whether you want to play the kalimba yourself to experience the sounds and vibrations on your own body, or whether you want to listen to the music of this instrument.

Meditation: Playing the Kalimba yourself

Some people report that just playing the kalimba puts them in a meditative state. You can play the kalimba for yourself or for others. Practice mindfully focusing on just one or two notes, or listen to the melody flowing from your fingers.

Use the tool for relaxation work with adults and children when leading guided imagery or another mindfulness practice such as MBSR or progressive muscle relaxation.

Also suitable for meditation: listening to kalimba music

Just hearing the sounds of the sonorous instrument has a calming effect. Do you want a gentle accompaniment to your meditation exercises - whether yoga, walking meditation or sitting quietly? Then the atmospheric sounds of the Kalimba are just right for you.

Order your own Kalimba

In our shop you will find high-quality Kalimbas, Sansulas and other handy and melodious instruments that are very easy to learn to play. Our family business has been producing kalimbas and other instruments by hand for almost 40 years. Choose the model that suits you and order the necessary Accesories right away.