One of my favorite ways to relax is to use some of my handmade spa treatments while listening to soothing music. My stress melts away with each note.

I’m working on a line of spa-inspired products for my Etsy shop, so my most-listened-to relaxation music pieces are on my mind.

I’d like to share with you some of my favorites:

Cry Of The River – Nature Meditation by Ma Jana
This is my absolute favorite relaxation music. It contains three tracks each about 20 minutes long. I find the sound of running water very relaxing and the tinkling music makes me happy and peaceful.

Inner Peace and Ocean Suite by Steven Halpern
I discovered Halpern while listening to the spa channel on satellite radio. Both of these albums are very comforting.

Classical Healing by Tom Barabas
This disc is full of beautiful piano music. I love to listen to this when I go to bed. It helps me sleep.

Mediation Music of Ancient Egypt by Gerald Jay Markoe
This is very different from the others listed here. When I listen to this music, my imagination transports me back to ancient Egypt. I love this disc.

Into the Blue: Music for Deep Sleep by Underwater Sound Specialists
This is very relaxing. You hear lapping water sounds and soft, mellow music. The track is over an hour long and available on Amazon.com for only $0.99

Gathering Leaves by Kevin Keller
Eleven sophisticated short pieces of pretty, calming music.

Anna Moffo: Songs, Op. 34, Vocalise No. 14 – Rachmaninoff for Relaxation
I don’t have the whole album. I downloaded track 4. It’s seven minutes long and simply beautiful.

Come With Me, The Musical Sea of Tranquility by Chris Valentino
This is a single one-hour-plus track with soothing ocean waves and gentle harp music.

Relaxing Sounds – Relaxing Day at the Spa
Eleven tracks of spa-inspired moments. You can download some of the tracks for free on Amazon.com.