Sound Healing
Do you find comfort in music? Humming a tune, singing lyrics, playing your favorite playlist after a long or stressful day. Sound healing is similar, with sound frequencies used as a method to help combat stress and improve wellness. Sound frequencies are vibrations that may help us deeply relax, perhaps by clearing energy in the body or restoring inner balance.
One way to incorporate these sound techniques in our daily lives is to listen to music that is generated from a specific frequency, such as Solfeggio tones. Another way is to attend a sound bath, an immersive experience of different sound elements, such as tibetan bowls, crystal singing bowls, and chimes. It’s super relaxing and meditative. I fall asleep during each sound bath I attend and wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed. A dear friend and mentor taught me how to properly play the crystal singing bowls. Subsequently, I purchased a full set of 7 bowls, each with a different frequency aligning to a chakra energy center, to help balance energy in certain areas of the body. Originating from ancient Indian yogic philosophy, chakras are energy wheels in the subtle body, in which the 7 major chakras are located in specific areas from the crown of the head through the base of the spine. Please note the concept of chakras are not scientifically nor medically proven, although were a part of my yoga instructor training curriculum, and information which I truly enjoyed learning about. It resonated with me, and in this way, for me, it’s real.
How does a sound bath work? Everything gives off a frequency with matter in continuous motion, and sound vibrations travel in waves, measured in Hz. There are different frequencies on the sound spectrum, which manifest into distinct vibrational sounds. Since your body is primarily water, it is a great conductor of sound vibrations. During a sound bath, all sounds are vibrational in nature, and you can detect subtle differences in sound pitch and vibration based on the material, size, and shape of the bowl. Each type of sound or vibration can have nourishing impacts on energy balancing, and may feel different from person to person. I use singing bowls to help clients during yoga, meditation, and Reiki sessions, helping them fully surrender into a state of relaxation. The most fun part is you can play different bowls and frequencies together to create an unique experience. While sound healing does not diagnose nor cure disease, it may have a place in wellness and stress reduction, as a part of a well-rounded toolkit of various mindfulness and relaxation techniques, including recommendations or advice from your healthcare provider. If you are pregnant or have any health issues or past surgeries, please consult with your doctor before attending a sound bath session.
Interested in an immersive sound bath experience? Send me an email @lotusyogaandreiki@gmail.com.
My favorite Solfeggio playlist can be found here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/solfeggio-frequencies-healing-musical-soundscapes-for/708354175.
Wishing you balanced energy, Nancy