Sound Healing
Sound Healing is also known as Sound Therapy or Vibrational Medicine and operates based on the principle that everything is vibration. Almost everything we experience in the universe is simply our perception of waves. We all know that according to the law of physics everything in the universe vibrates and if it vibrates it has a frequency. Everything, from human beings, the device you are reading this from, your hair, skin, organs all have their own frequency, also known as its natural resonance.
When sound waves reach our ears, they are converted into electrical signals that travel up the auditory nerve into the auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes sound. But it is not just through our ears that we take in frequency from the environment, it is also through our skin. Once the signal reaches our brain it triggers various responses in our bodies.
Stress, environmental factors, internal dialog, what you eat can all affect the signal but also give their own vibratory signal. This process can alter our emotions, and release hormones. Working with frequencies can bring your body back into healthy vibration. In neurological studies, it has been proven that certain sounds and music can help us be more productive and creative, as well as relieve stress and improve our mental and emotional state. Much of this is due to our brains being flooded with dopamine after a trained Sound Healer/Sound Practitioner have facilitated. These sessions also release oxytocin which is a natural painkiller, and is a hormone that allows us to bond with others.
Human bodies are 70% water which makes for great conductors of sound, so when you have a sound healing session or a sound bath, the frequencies have the potential to correct imbalances of dense stuck energy deep down at a cellular level. A trained Sound Healing Facilitator can use these highly vibratory instruments to shift brainwaves states from Beta waves, which dominate your waking state and take up a lot of your energy, into Alpha waves, a nice resting state, to Theta waves, where you go deeper into relaxation and meditation, and might access and process subconscious memories or worries, to the low frequency of Delta waves, where profound healing can occur. Sound healing can transport the listener to a state of deep relaxation, where the mind can wander freely and the body can release tension. By aligning the body's natural vibrations with the healing frequencies of sound, practitioners can promote harmony and balance on a cellular level.
This approach has been demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, while also improving sleep quality and bolstering the immune system. As research continues to explore the profound benefits of sound healing, it is increasingly recognized as a valuable complementary therapy for individuals seeking holistic wellness.