Soundscape · 9 min
Zen Garden Oasis - 3D
Begin your morning inside a quiet garden of sound, where stillness arrives before the day makes its first demand.
With
Rated4.9
- Level
- All levels
- Style
- Soundscape
- Sound
- 3D binaural garden sounds
- Best time
- Early morning
About this session
- Deepens meditation
- Settles the mind
- Creates morning stillness
- Eases into stillness
This is a nine-minute soundscape from The Monroe Institute, with no voice and no instructions. A zen garden is built around you in 3D binaural sound, layered so it seems to surround you from every side. It is quiet, spacious and made to be heard on headphones.
It suits anyone who wants a gentler start to the day or a deeper way into meditation. Play it early in the morning, before messages and plans arrive, and sit with it. You can also use it as a calm backdrop for your own practice.
After the session
01
A quieter start
Meet the morning before it gets busy.
02
Deeper stillness
Settle into a more spacious inner quiet.
03
A sense of space
Feel surrounded by calm, open sound.
04
An easier meditation
Have a soft setting to sit within.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Early risers who want stillness before the day begins
- Meditators looking for a deeper, more spacious sit
- Anyone who likes nature-inspired sound on headphones
- People who prefer to meditate without a voice guiding them
Not now, if…
- Those who want spoken guidance or instructions
- Anyone looking for an energising or upbeat track
- People who can't listen on headphones, where the 3D effect is strongest
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 am I actually hearing in this track?
You hear a zen garden rendered as a layered soundscape, with no spoken guidance. It is built in 3D binaural audio, so the sound seems to sit around you rather than in front of you. The texture is quiet and spacious.
Why does it need headphones?
Binaural sound is made for two ears, with slightly different information reaching each one. Headphones keep those channels separate, which lets the garden feel like it surrounds you from every side. Speakers will flatten much of that effect.
Why is it recommended for early morning?
Its quiet, spacious character suits the time before the day starts asking things of you. Listening then gives you a few minutes of stillness before your usual routines begin. You can play it at other times, but early morning is where it fits best.
How can I use it with my own meditation?
Since there is no voice, you can bring your own practice, such as following your breath or simply sitting in stillness. Let the garden sound be the setting rather than something you need to follow. It works well when you want to go a little deeper than usual.
How is this different from a guided meditation?
A guided meditation tells you where to place your attention. Here nothing is asked of you, and the sound itself does the work of creating a calm space. It suits you if you like to meditate in your own way.