With a new concept of One Minute Mantras, Singer, songwriter and composer Apstara debuts on M.P.R Ambient, with the track 'Return To Morning'
Release date: Apr 17, 2026
At a time when stress and constant stimulation have become the norm, Apstara offers a different approach: less time, more intention.
Singer, songwriter, and composer Juliet Lyons—known artistically as Apstara—unveils One Minute Mantras I: Awakening, a collection of short, immersive musical pieces designed to help listeners reset, without requiring a long commitment. Each track creates space for a simple shift: a breath, a release, a return to self.
The project features eight one-minute mantras, framed by two longer ambient “threshold” pieces that gently guide listeners into and out of the experience—creating a sense of arrival, and a soft landing on the other side.
Written, performed, and produced entirely by Apstara, Awakening blends ambient textures, ethereal vocals, and affirming language into a format that meets listeners where they are. It reflects a simple realization: while traditional practices like meditation can feel out of reach on a busy day, even one minute has the power to shift how we feel.
“I didn’t want to create something that asked more of people,” Apstara shares. “I wanted to create something that gives something back—no matter how little time you have.”
One Minute Mantras I: Awakening is the first in a four-part series rolling out throughout the year, culminating in a full collection of 31 one-minute tracks—one for each day of a long month.
With this release, Apstara introduces a new kind of listening experience—one that fits into real life, and offers a moment of calm within it.
About Apstara (Juliet Lyons)
Apstara is the ethereal vocal project of singer, songwriter, and composer Juliet Lyons. Blending airy textures with meditative intention, her music creates immersive sonic spaces for listeners seeking calm and clarity. Through her Etherealized series and One Minute Mantras, she explores how voice-centered music can support presence and emotional reset.
With over two decades of experience as a professional vocalist and an established career as a songwriter and composer for film and television, Lyons brings both technical precision and spiritual simplicity to her work as Apstara. A rare chronic disease that challenges her breathing has become a quiet teacher, guiding her toward gratitude, presence, and music that honors the sacredness of each moment.
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