A sound bath is a meditative experience where those in attendance are bathed in sound waves.
The music doesnt have a catchy melody or rhythm like youd experience at a rock concert or symphony.
Instead, it’s a carefully selected wash of instrument and voice with notable resonance and overtones.
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The intention is really to change and help balance the energy of the participants.
During a sound bath, you dont want to hook into a melody.
You dont want to repeat things because you dont want the brain to recognize a repeated beat.
Instead, you want participants to release, and you want the brain to let go.
What Happens During a Sound Bath?
A guided experience like this generally lasts anywhere between 15 and 60 minutes.
After a sound bath, participants may be advised to move slowly when transitioning to a seated position.
Other advice after a sound bath ends can include staying hydrated, getting rest, and staying relaxed.
What Does a Sound Bath Do?
Miller likens the experience to acupuncture.
If you go to an acupuncturist, you likely have energy blocked somewhere that the practitioner helps unlock.
The sound bath is similar, but youre using frequency and vibration instead of needles, Miller says.
While it may sound too good to be true, corroborating data exists.
Numerous studies have pointed to the therapeutic effects of music and sound therapy.
Sound therapy is deeply rooted in science and based on the principles of quantum physics and sacred geometry.
This is the beauty of sound baths, says Resasco.
They are for everyone at any stage of their lives.
I recommend people go when they feel like they need it.
Ideally, youd come every week, but especially when youre experiencing overwhelming thought patterns or stress.
Yoga and meditation studios often host these events regularly and are a great place to start your search.
Having a sound therapy session personally tuned to your needs is a game changer.
Having a sound therapy session personally tuned to your needs is a game changer.
For a happy medium, consider listening to a sound bath recording.
Misterka offers severalon his websiteand a number of sound bath apps also exist.
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