Intention
Before you start
Quietness is not a guaranteed effect of slow tempo. If a voice or an irritated sound, it is better to change track than to force oneself.
Preparation
Settle into attentive listening
- Cut notifications.
- Choose a low volume.
- Breathe naturally without retention.
Proposed sequence
4 steps, in this order
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Contemporary sacred minimalism
Open on Spotify ↗Spiegel im Spiegel
Arvo Pärt
Stabilize listening with a very clear structure.Understanding tradition →Honkyoku and shakuhachi zen
Open on Spotify ↗A Bell Ringing in the Empty Sky
Goro Yamaguchi
Pay attention to the breath without controlling it.Understanding tradition →Songs of Taizé
Open on Spotify ↗O Lord, Hear My Prayer
Taizé Community
Welcome a soft and located vocal rehearsal.Understanding tradition →Tibetan Mantras and Songs
Open on Spotify ↗Rain of Blessings
Lama Gyurme & Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Finish in a large and serious texture.Understanding tradition →Return to silence
To conclude
Simply assess: calmer, identical or more agitated. All answers are legitimate.