Episode 6: Yosemite Falls in California

From Waterfalls Of The world ASMR (400 Episodes) · 12:00

Show by Robin Verrue

Yosemite Falls waterfall ASMR: a steady waterfall soundscape inspired by Yosemite Falls, California, USA, for stress relief, anxiety relief and unwinding. Just pure falling water. No music, no host, no announcements.Breathe out slowly. Picture Yosemite Falls. Snowmelt leaps from a granite wall high above the valley and drifts down in long white ribbons. There is no rhythm to follow and nothing to wait for, only falling water, the same from one minute to the next. Stay as long as you like.**How the water flows:**- The waterfall begins steady and full from the first second- There is no slow fade-in and no sudden start- The sound holds one even level for the whole 90 minutes- No birds, rain, voices or music, only water- It ends as smoothly as it began, with no jolt**Sounds in this episode:**- A soft hiss of spray- A deep, low rumble where the water lands- Full, warm waterfall white noise- Steady falling water- Water pouring into a plunge pool**About Yosemite Falls:** Yosemite Falls drops about 739 metres in three sections, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. It is at its fullest in spring.**Why it works:** Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School found in 2017 that listening to natural sounds was linked to more rest-and-digest activity in the body than artificial sounds, especially in people who started out stressed. Falling water is one of the most familiar natural sounds there is.**Why one steady sound:** Rain comes and goes, and waves rise and fall. A waterfall does neither. With no birds, no thunder and no changes, there is nothing in the sound to catch your attention, so your mind can rest instead of waiting for what comes next.**Why it feels so deep:** The low rumble at the base of a waterfall is close to brown noise: warm, heavy and rich in deep tones. Many people find it more relaxing than flat white noise, because it feels soft rather than harsh, even at a low volume.**Why it hides other noises:** A waterfall is broadband sound: it covers almost every frequency at once, so sudden noises like traffic, a slammed door or a snoring partner disappear inside it. Your brain quickly learns that the sound is steady and safe, so it stops scanning for danger and lets go.**Use this episode for:**- Meditation and stress relief- Unwinding in the evening- Stress relief after work- Calming a busy mind- Falling asleep faster**Common questions:****Is this recorded at Yosemite Falls?** No. Each episode is a waterfall soundscape inspired by a famous waterfall. We use one carefully chosen, steady waterfall recording, picked because it works so well for sleep and focus.**How loud should I play it?** Low is best: about the level of a quiet conversation, or a little softer for sleep. A waterfall still masks other sounds at a low volume.**Do I need headphones?** No, a speaker works well. Headphones make the sound feel closer and more immersive, which helps for focus.**Will it wake me up?** The sound is kept even from start to finish, with no sudden peaks, birds or thunder, so it stays in the background while you sleep.A new waterfall every day. Follow Waterfalls of the World ASMR so you never miss one, and if this episode helped you sleep, focus or relax, a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts really helps the show grow. You might also like our other shows: Relaxing Raindrops, Heavy Ocean Storm Waves and Winter Fireplace.Keywords: Yosemite Falls waterfall, Yosemite Falls sounds, USA waterfall, relaxing sounds, stress relief, anxiety relief, calming water sounds, waterfall ASMR, waterfall sounds, waterfall white noise, water sounds, nature sounds, white noise, ASMR sleep, 90 minute waterfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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