The album features twelve of the most relaxing tracks from the label's best-loved and best-selling artists, including Yanni, George Winston, Jim Brickman, Barbara Higbie and others, who collectively have sold millions of albums. The album's songs were selected from Windham Hill's vaults specifically to assemble the most serene, peaceful compilation possible. 

In addition to the music, Relaxation includes CD-ROM content that adds to the tranquil experience. Windham's unique user interface provides access to artist biographies, links to an exclusive Windham Hill Relaxation website, and a host of visual images that can be viewed, printed or used as desktop wallpaper or added to your screen saver.