Singing bowl
A metal bowl rings, lingers and fades, then sounds again every 12-20 seconds.
Left is lower and deeper, right is higher and clearer. Find a height that feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Hyu, a room to rest
Hyu · Rest
Set things down for a while. Lean on the sounds of the forest and find your breath.
Drag an empty spot to look around the forest. Look up to see the sky and leaves.
Background sounds
Play several at once. For each, tap Thin or Deep or fine-tune with the bar, and set a volume.
Every sound is made live in your browser, not recorded.
This browser cannot make sound (Web Audio). The breathing guide and timer still work.
Crystal bowl
One clear, round tone slowly swells and fades away.
Left is lower and deeper, right is higher and clearer. Find a height that feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Tingsha bells
Two small cymbals touch with a bright, shimmering ring.
Left is lower and deeper, right is higher and clearer. Find a height that feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Shaman drum
Frame drum · tapped softly, two slow beats like a resting heart.
Left is lower and deeper, right is higher and clearer. Find a height that feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Tuning fork
A single pure tone that carries on and on.
Left is lower and deeper, right is higher and clearer. Find a height that feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Rain
Steady drops on leaves and earth.
Left is darker and softer, right is brighter and crisper. Find what feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Stream
A small brook winding between stones.
Left is darker and softer, right is brighter and crisper. Find what feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Wind
Wind passing slowly over the forest.
Left is darker and softer, right is brighter and crisper. Find what feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Ocean waves
The slow breath of the sea, in and out.
Left is darker and softer, right is brighter and crisper. Find what feels comfortable. Thin and Deep move the bar there.
Breathing guide
Breathe in as the circle grows, out as it shrinks.
Ready
4
- Breaths
- 0
- Time
- 00:00
Rest a hand on your belly and feel it rise as you breathe in and fall as you breathe out. If you feel dizzy, stop and breathe normally.
Meditation timer
Choose one of three ways. A singing bowl marks the start and the end.
Counts up from zero with no set time. Sit as long as feels right, then stop.
Enter between 1 second and 180 minutes.
Elapsed
00:00
Your session is complete. Open your eyes slowly.
Tries to keep the screen on while the timer runs, where supported. Time stays accurate even in another tab.
Questions
What is Hugarden?
A free web space where you rest in a forest you can look around in 360 degrees, choose healing sounds, and use a breathing guide and a meditation timer. No account is needed.
Are the singing bowl sounds recordings?
No. Every sound, including the singing bowl, tingsha, frame drum, rain and waves, is generated live in your browser. Each sound has a thin or deep tone and a pitch bar.
How do I do diaphragmatic breathing?
Choose diaphragmatic breathing in the breathing guide: breathe in through the belly for 4 seconds as the circle grows, hold for 2, then breathe out slowly for 6 as it shrinks. 4-7-8 and box breathing (4-4-4-4) are also available.
What timer modes are there?
A counter that counts up from zero, a countdown from a chosen time, and a custom time you type in minutes and seconds. A singing bowl rings at the start and the end.
Can I listen before sleep?
Yes. Unpitched sounds such as rain or a stream at low brightness and volume work well. Closing the page stops every sound.
© 2026 OraRest and Hugarden. The design, sound synthesis and text of this space are protected by copyright. Unauthorized copying, redistribution or resale is prohibited. · Forest photo: Poly Haven 'Lauter Waterfall' (CC0) · All sounds are generated in your browser.