Soundscape · 10 min
Desert Mirage - 3D
Step into a vast, shimmering desert and let your mind drift somewhere quieter than ordinary thought.
With
Rated4.9
- Level
- All levels
- Style
- Soundscape
- Sound
- 3D binaural nature sound
- Best time
- Any time
About this session
- Deepens inner peace
- Quiets busy thoughts
- Eases you into stillness
- Invites dreamlike states
Desert Mirage - 3D is a ten-minute soundscape from The Monroe Institute. There is no voice and no instruction. Recorded in 3D binaural sound, desert nature sounds are placed all around your head, so the space feels wide and open, like standing in the middle of a shimmering horizon.
It suits anyone who wants to unwind without being guided, or who enjoys exploring quieter, dreamlike states of mind. Play it between tasks, in the evening, or whenever you want a short break from thinking. Headphones matter here, because the sense of space depends on them.
After the session
01
A quieter mind
Let everyday thoughts soften and fade back.
02
Spacious inner peace
Feel room open up around you.
03
A dreamlike drift
Wander gently past ordinary thinking.
04
A short, natural reset
Return from ten minutes feeling more settled.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who wants to unwind without being told what to do
- People curious about altered states and binaural sound
- Listeners who love nature sounds and open landscapes
- Anyone needing a ten-minute pause in a busy day
Not now, if…
- Those who want a voice guiding them through the session
- People looking for an energising or motivating track
- Anyone without headphones, since the 3D effect needs them
About the teacher
Monroe Institute
Allyn Evans: Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Institute Luigi Sciambarella: Hypno-Psychotherapist, Lucid Dreaming and OBE Expert
Allyn Evans and Luigi Sciambarella, both trainers for the world-renowned Monroe Institute, have offered programs on an international stage. The institute was established by consciousness pioneer Robert Monroe and offers residential, virtual and online programs in the US and abroad. Both have trained numerous programs including the flagship Gateway Voyage, OBE Spectrum and Spoon Bending. In addition to being a trainer, Allyn is the Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Institute and an energy healer. Luigi is a UKCP-registered Hypno-Psychotherapist, Monroe Board Member and lucid dreaming/out-of-body expert who offers Monroe programs primarily in the US and the UK. Both are content creators and voice talent for the Expand App and the Monroe channel on the Mindvalley App in addition to being guest speakers for Mindvalley Pro Members. In addition to being a trainer, Allyn is the Executive Director and President of the Monroe Institute and an energy healer. Luigi is a UKCP-registered Hypno-Psychotherapist and lucid dreaming/out-of-body expert who offers Monroe programs primarily in the US and the UK. Both are content creators and voice talent for the Expand App and the Monroe channel on the Mindvalley App in addition to being guest speakers for Mindvalley Pro Members. The two are in the process of creating a Quest for Mindvalley.
See all by Monroe InstituteQuestions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
What does 3D mean in this soundscape?
The sound is recorded in binaural 3D, so nature sounds seem to come from every side of you rather than from a single point in front. Through headphones, this creates the feeling of being placed inside the desert instead of listening to it from outside.
Why is there no voice or instruction?
The track is meant to leave you space to drift. With nothing to follow, you can simply listen and let your attention move wherever it wants, which suits a quieter, dreamlike state.
What should I do while it plays?
Nothing in particular. Sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes if you like, and let the sounds move around you. If your mind wanders, that is part of the experience, so you can let it go and keep listening.
Why is it called a mirage?
A mirage is a shimmering image that seems to rise from the desert air, and the name suggests that same sense of something open, distant and slightly dreamlike. The track uses it as a mood to drift into, not a story to follow.
Can I use it for anything besides relaxing?
It is listed for altered states of consciousness and inner peace, so it works well when you want to explore a different mental state or simply step away from ordinary thinking for ten minutes. It is not an energising track, so it fits best when you want to slow down.