Even if you have already attended before a healing session or demonstration, each has specific effects that are never the same. Depending of instrument used, season, time of day, number of participants, inner openness, etc. It is extremely rare for anyone to have an adverse reaction to sound healing. It is categorized as a low risk complementary therapy.
SOUND CAN HELP TO: release toxins and negative emotions from body; improve general health and wellbeing; reduce pain, stress, anxiety and low mood, improve sleep, energy level, and concentration. Relax the mind and help you feel a deep sense of calm and inner peace. The brain waves synchronise with the rhythm of the heart, which can become slower and deeper.
Scientific studies and supervised clinical practice involving different groups of people have shown nervous system regulation (structured audio calming the parasympathetic nervous system (the body rest and digest mode) to lower stress.
Focus and attention –provide the steady auditory stimulation and ADHD may crave. Sensory overload relief- predictable rhythms help reduce hypersensitivity and lower the feeling of being on high alert. Mood and dopamine support - Can stimulate neuro- transmitters as dopamine and serotonin to aid emotional regulation.
Sensory and physical benefits- Steady beats act like an anchor for the mind. Playing drums, Tibetan bowls, uses both sides of the brain at the same time through of bilateral stimulation . This helps with emotional control and lowers impulsivity. The non-verbal nature of drums offers a judgment –free way to express feelings and release extra energy. This mixed input helps people with sensory processing differences feel more grounded and aware of their bodies. Playing with percussion instruments, as drums, rain sticks, rattle, etc engage multiple senses all at the same time. You hear the sound, feel the vibration and drum sticks, move your body; can see the instruments and other people around us. Also can be considered a social connection and mindfulness approach.
What science show - Experts at the Harmony music school note that this tactile and rhythmic nature builds better integration skills. Research shared by the university of Chichester shows that lower hyperactivity and improve attention spans. Brain scans show stronger connections in tha part of the brain that handle self control and decision making.
There are certain conditions when Sound bath and chakras harmonization are not suitable for: anyone who is less than three months pregnant, pacemaker, brain stimulation device (BSD), recent bone breakage, tinnitus, recent joint or heart surgery, unmanaged mental health issues (like epilepsy, bi-polar symptoms, schizophrenia) or under the influence of alcohol, or recreational drugs.
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Gladys is a holistic practitioner based in York and is trained in Sound Healing, Chakra Healing, Angel Therapy, reflexology. She hosts group sound session in the local area.
