Rooted in years of experience as a Reiki Master Teacher, my meditations are created with purpose and care — blending the healing qualities of nature, gentle guidance, and the calming tones of traditional stringed instruments, including the Clarsach (Scottish harp) and Japanese Koto. Each one is crafted to help you reconnect, reset, and move forward with greater balance and calm.
Meditation by a Tranquil Loch
Accompanying the Clarsach are wind chimes, bird song and the sound of a tranquil loch.
Track Duration 10 mins
Clarsach played by Laurina. The music is based on a tune called ‘Calm Morning Village Bay St Kilda’ – Composed by Isobel Mieras, MBE.
Meditation by the Black Loch
Accompanying the Clarsach are wind chimes, bird song and the sound of a tranquil loch.
Track Duration 5:58 mins
Clarsach played by Laurina. The music is based on a tune called ‘Quiet Place’ composed by Stanton Lanier.
Japanese Temple Meditation
Accompanying this meditation are temple bells, buddhist chants and sounds from nature. These were recorded in Japan.
Track Duration 8:12 mins
Koto (see note below) – played by Hiromi Moffat. Hiromi is an accredited master of Nagauta Kinekatsu Group (Traditional Japanese performing arts)
The tune is called ‘Oborozukiyo’ 朧月夜 Night with a Hazy Moon
When listening to these meditations, try to set aside any expectations. Simply open your mind and relax into the sounds. There are no spoken words — just space to breathe.
The wind chimes at the beginning offer a gentle cue to settle yourself. Let the sounds carry you, and go with the flow until the second chime signals the end of your meditation.
I am grateful to my Clarsach mentor, Isobel Mieras MBE, for her support and kindness.
The koto is the national instrument of Japan. They are roughly 180 centimetres (71 in) in length. The most common type uses 13 strings strung over movable bridges used for tuning, different pieces of music requiring different tuning. Koto strings are generally plucked using three fingerpicks (tsume), worn on the first three fingers of the right hand.