Healing with sound has existed for thousands of years the Ancient Egyptians used musical incantations to help heal the sick, whilst the ancient yogic text the Samaveda contains chants and hymns and was recited in a specific harmony. In a world with so much noise, it’s more important than ever to be intentional and conscious about how we use sound and how we interact with it, which is where sound healing comes in. When our phones or computers make a sound to notify us of a message, our brains might release dopamine – the ‘motivation’ and ‘desire’ hormone – but they can also release cortisol, which, in excess, is detrimental to health. The ‘bing’ and ‘beep’ of notifications can also increase stress levels. It doesn’t have to be loud and disturbing noises that affect us however. In a 2021 study, it was estimated that people living close to busy roads were more likely to experience high cortisol (the ‘stress hormone’) levels, hypertension or heart disease, and up to 40 million people in the US suffer from a hearing impairment due to excessive noise exposure. We’ve never been surrounded by sound as much as we are in today’s world, but beyond the positive and uplifting sounds of singing and music, there’s also ‘noise pollution’, which researchers say is one of the leading causes of health issues worldwide. What can you hear? Perhaps the hum of the refrigerator, a song on the radio, aeroplanes, wind rustling through leaves? From the most audible sounds closest to you right now, to the muffled sounds you can barely hear, all of those frequencies are having an impact on the mind and body. Read on for the science and benefits behind sound healing and sound baths, and why they’re so popular today. When you head out to a sound therapy experience, allow yourself to let go and be open to the practice, and you could experience one of the many benefits for your physical and mental health including:īut do you know the reason why sound healing is so effective? Instruments used vary from gongs to alchemical crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, bells, rain sticks, drums, flutes, Koshi chimes, Kenari shakers, and tuning forks tuned to specific frequencies. Sound healing is very much the same, although sound healing sessions can be done as a 1-2-1 therapy with a practitioner and may also include guided relaxation and visualisation. Today, sound healing and sound baths are a popular way to experience the many benefits of specific tones and instruments.Ī sound bath is simply a deeply relaxing experience where the listener lies down on a mat or blanket, with as many cushions or props as they need to feel comfortable, and is then ‘bathed’ in the sound vibrations. Which is why the healing power of sound is something yogis have been aware of for thousands of years. Sound is all around us, and whether we know it or not, it’s always affecting how we feel. If you have a favourite song that makes you feel happy, that’s the power of sound if you’ve ever danced until your feet were sore, that’s the power of sound if there’s a piece of music that conjures up memories, that’s the power of sound. Even if you don’t realise, you’ve probably already felt how powerfully healing sound can be.
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