Sound Healing – the benefits, what it is & how it works
Sound Healing – the benefits, what it is & how it works
As women, we often feel "out of tune." Whether it’s the mental load of motherhood or the rush of the workday, that internal sense of disharmony is real. We feel it as stress, exhaustion, or a "jumbled" mind.
But what if you could use sound to tune your body back to its natural state of calm? This is the essence of sound healing. It’s not just a beautiful experience; it’s a deeply biological one.
Shifting Your Nervous System
Perhaps the most immediate benefit of sound healing is the shift in your nervous system. Most of us spend our lives in "fight-or-flight" mode. Sound healing helps "flip the switch" to the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural restorative state.
When your body is in harmony, it has the opportunity to heal. By reducing tension and stress, we create the perfect environment for your body’s natural healing mechanisms to function. You aren’t just "taking a nap"; you are allowing your cells to realign, your mind to quiet, and your spirit to be nourished.
Your Body as a Conductor
To understand how sound healing works, we first have to look at what we are made of. The human body is approximately 60% water.
In the air, sound travels at about 343 meters per second. However, in water, vibrations move nearly ten times faster. When I play a crystal singing bowl, those sound waves don’t just hit your ears—they penetrate your water-rich tissues, stimulating your cells at a deep level to foster balance.
The "Orchestra" of You
Think of your body as a magnificent orchestra. Every organ, bone, and cell has its own unique "resonant frequency"—its own natural note. When every "instrument" is playing in tune, you feel energized and healthy.
However, stress, trauma, or the daily juggle can create dissonance. When one organ or system is "out of tune," it affects the whole body, leading to that feeling of being "burnt at both ends."
Sound healing uses the Principle of Resonance to fix this. Much like a tuning fork can cause another identical fork to start vibrating, the therapeutic sounds of the bowls encourage your internal structures to "tune in" and return to their healthy, harmonious patterns.
Clearing the Blockages
In ancient traditions and modern energy work, we talk about Chakras—the vital energy centers of the body. Each bowl is designed to emit harmonic tones that interact with these centers.
As the vibrations wash over you, they help clear energy blockages that may be keeping you stuck. By introducing these external, healthy frequencies, we encourage Re-harmonization. It’s an opportunity for your body to shift from a dissonant, unhealthy pattern back into a state of alignment.
A Sanctuary of Sound
I know how much you need this time to "re-tune”, just as I need it myself. The beautiful studios that hold these sessions are more than just rooms - they are restorative havens where women can finally find a peaceful exhale.
See our Upcoming Events page to book your place in our next Sound Healing/ Sound Meditation session.
References & Inspirations: ScienceDirect; Rainbow Sounds; Wholistic Healing Publications (Heather, 2007).