Sound therapy, also known as sound healing, is an ancient practice that harnesses the power of sound vibrations to promote healing, relaxation, and self-care.
Here’s a brief summary on how it works:
Neurological and Physiological Effect:
- Research shows that sound healing can slow down brain waves, inducing a relaxed, dreamlike state.
- The sound activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the opposite of the stress response (fight-or-flight).
- As a result, breath rate, heart rate, and brainwaves all decrease, putting clients in an almost trance-like state.
Physical and Mental Health Benefits:
- While the sound used in sound healing may not be melodious like music, they are powerful.
- Concentrating on these sounds can lead to a deep sense of relaxation.
- Sound healing has been associated with reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, increased focus, and even pain relief.
- Additionally, it boosts heart rate variability (HRV), strengthens our body’s self-regulating system.
Science and medicine work together to find effective ways of healing the body, mind, and spirit. Sound therapy works by utilizing sound vibrations to create a harmonious balance within the body, promoting overall wellbeing and facilitating healing at a soul-level.