Part of the reason we find rain sounds so relaxing has to do with how your brain works. READ MORE: Try Oura’s Guided Sleep Meditations for Deep and Restful Sleep Why Do I Find Rain Sounds So Relaxing? Or try an “unguided session” accompanied by soothing rainfall noise as you meditate, breathe, or simply relax. Oura members can find an ever-growing library of guided audio sessions for meditation, sleep, and more - with rain sounds as a soundscape option - in the Explore Tab in the Oura App.

Unlike white noise, which contains all sound frequencies, green noise uses a consistent mid-level frequency to produce a steady, flat sound - such as rain.īut what is it about rain that makes it so relaxing - and can water sounds really help you get a better night’s sleep? Let’s dive into the science to find out. Soft rain sounds are a type of green noise - the term used to describe nature sounds, such as waterfalls, ocean waves, babbling brooks, and rustling leaves. It’s hardly surprising that such an iconically relaxing sound is one of the most popular sleep soundtracks - even when it’s not raining outside. The Welsh even have a word to describe it - hiraethwr, which roughly translates as “feelings of nostalgia while listening to the sound of rain from indoors.”

Who doesn’t love that cozy feeling of snuggling up under a blanket - perhaps with a cup of tea and a good book - while the pitter-patter of rain taps gently on the window? It’s a feeling that many people love.

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