MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
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In our daily waking state, our brain is functioning with Beta waves, where we can analyze and problem solve. When we become more re - laxed, we begin to tap into Alpha waves. During a sound bath, when our aural senses are flooded, we can experience even deeper relaxed states, tapping into Theta brain waves. Theta is a deeply meditative state where creativity & intuition thrives. Here we are exposed to new insights for our journey and can imagine new ways of being. In a sound healing experience, various instruments are being used, with each vibrating at a different frequency. These frequencies trigger the vibrating cells in the body to come into alignment. This is made possible through the concept of resonant frequencies . The idea of res- onance is that if there are two objects with similar frequencies and one object begins to vibrate, the other object will also begin to vibrate with that frequency, bringing itself into alignment with its natural state. As the two objects vibrate together, they become synchronous in harmo- ny with each other. In this way, the instruments that are emitting pure frequencies and tones can help the cells of the body re-align with their true vibrational frequencies. The nervous system is one of the body’s more mysterious systems, and it is particularly impacted by the vibrating frequencies, which translates to health benefits for the individual. The autonomic part of the nervous system has two parts: the sympathetic and the para- sympathetic. Many people with high stress levels and anxiety are mostly operating from the sympathetic part of the nervous system, also known as “fight or flight mode”. Sound healing has the capacity to move us off of the sympathetic track and naturally activates the para - sympathetic track, which is often referred to as “rest or digest mode”. In this state our physical body has the ability to focus on repair- ing and healing. The many vibrations experienced help our cells move into alignment and our body systems can become more balanced. A
handpan drums, tuning forks, and the tingsha. Some practitioners use a variety of different instruments in their sound healing sessions. And some practitioners have an affinity for a specific instrument and will delve into creating special experiences with multiple variations of that one instrument; for example a gong bath, which utilizes many differ - ent styles and sizes of only gongs. A sound bath is usually a group event where participants will lie down, or be seated, with their eyes closed while the facilitator plays a symphony of different instruments and sounds. The sounds of the instruments gently fade into silence while participants find relaxation in following the variation of sounds as they drift into the quiet. Sound baths can also be paired with group chanting or vocalizations. Some sound baths are coupled with guided meditations or visualizations which are enhanced by the many sounds created. There are also one-on-one sound healing sessions, where a prac- titioner will give you a personal sound healing experience. They may strategically place bowls on or around your body in specific areas for attunement. The practitioner may select certain instruments based on your current life challenges to assist in creating alignment for your journey. The Science Behind & Benefits of Sound Healing There are many energetic and physical benefits of sound healing, and they can differ from one person to the next. Benefits can even vary for an individual from one healing session to the next. In order to appreciate these benefits, one must first understand the science and psychology behind this healing modality.
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