BENEFITS OF SOUND HEALING AND THERAPY BY SOUND BOWL

What is Sound Meditation?

That delicious feeling you get when you listen to your favorite song or piece of music is a subtle yet powerful sensation that is our body’s response to sound beyond mere appreciation of music. 

Sound healing uses sound in mindfulness meditation to focus the mind. 

Several types of sound are used in this form of meditation, but the most commonly used are singing bowls, gongs and chanting. Sound helps you to shed distractions by anchoring your mind in the present moment. 

These days sound therapy is being added to yoga and meditation classes to enhance the experience. It is also called sound bathing, and it uses the many therapeutic tools of sound to take the practitioner into a meditative state.

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Benefits of Sound Therapy

  1. Deep Relaxation: The ability of sound therapy is to take the practitioner into a deep state of relaxation. Using various techniques, sounds are created that permeate our system to bring it into harmony. This is very essential in our busy lives.
  2. Restores Energy Flow: Sound vibrations are known to clear the pathways to the chakras and release the energy stored there. They also have deep healing properties and invigorate the person. It acts almost like a deep tissue massage with sound. As you undergo this therapy, you will feel tingling in your fingers or legs and a feeling of being hot or cold. Lean into these sensations and accept them. Doing this will allow them to pass.
  3. Improve Sleep: Sound therapy has been found to induce better sleep. This is done because of the state of deep relaxation it facilitates.
  4. Health Boosting Therapy: Reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers cholesterol, and reduces stress and blood pressure. Stress leads to a lot of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart trouble, nerve degeneration etc. Getting rid of stress through sound therapy is half the battle won.
  5. Improves Mental and Spiritual Health: Induces a calmness of mind by releasing stress, anxiety and depression. Brings a sense of purpose to the mind resulting in more happiness. Some have more creative visualizations during therapy, and some emerge from the sessions feeling blessed. It is a different effect for every practitioner.

Techniques Used for Sound Therapy

  • Sound Bath : Many people prefer a private, one on one session instead of group sessions. In this case, a person can book a private session with a trained practitioner who will use different instruments for bathing one in beautiful melodious vibrations of sound.
  • Private Sessions : Many people prefer a private, one on one session instead of group sessions. In this case, a person can book a private session with a trained practitioner who will use different instruments for bathing one in beautiful melodious vibrations of sound.

Different Tools Used for Sound Meditation

There are so many tools of sound available for Sound Therapy, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of them

  • Singing Bowls :

    The singing bowl is struck with a mallet, and a resonating sound emanates from it. Not all bowls are created equal, and as they are handmade, there is a difference in workmanship. This results in sounds of different frequencies. While selecting a bowl, you should pay attention to the vibrations of sound it produces. Buy only the one that feels right for you. Testing them out is the key to good sound therapy.

    Each bowl resonates with a different note and frequency, and some practitioners use a mixture of bowls with different tones to orchestrate a delightful symphony to refresh the chakras of the body.

  • Tuning Forks : 

    They are similar to singing bowls as they produce a sound when they strike an object. They are small and powerful instruments of sound. They have been used since the 18th century.

    They are used in two ways. They can be struck on an object, and you can enjoy the sounds, or you can strike them on an object and touch the vibrating fork to specific areas of your body. Especially the regions of the chakras and the meridians. Doing this releases the energy blockages in the body and helps in pain tolerance and relief.

  • Rain Sticks and Rattle Instruments :

    Rattlers have been used by shamans since ancient times as healing tools. They use them to connect the patient’s animal alter egos with the spirit world to cure illnesses. These sessions are called spirit journey sessions. During these, the rattle is shaken over the body along with the playing of drums to create healing vibrations of sound. 

    Rain sticks have obscure origins, but they have a great calming effect on the body and mind.

  • Chanting of Mantras :

    During chanting, one uses the power of one’s own voice to heal. It is an intimate and empowering experience for the chanter. It is used in yoga to develop a  stronger mind-body connection and enhance the psychological benefits. 

    Chanting can be done by everyone, even those who can’t sing. It can even be done without sound inside the mind. 

    It is a good practice to adopt a mantra and chant it during meditation. It helps to anchor the minds, declutter them, and prevent overwhelm. Reciting a mantra tailored to our specific needs, health and mental issues is highly beneficial sound therapy.

Conclusion

Sound healing is accessible to everyone and is free to use at your own convenience. You can even hum to yourself and feel the difference in your energy levels and the shifting of your moods. However, it is advisable to go through your sound healing journey under the guidance of a good sound healer. They can help you to optimize your well-being through the correct procedures of sound and meditation.

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