Sound Baths

Did someone call for a reset?

Welcome to the world of frequency medicine! Today we’re discussing Sound Baths and how you can benefit from them.

Welcome To Sound Baths

You may have heard the term Sound Baths throwing around in the mainstream media as a way to heal the body. Is it new? Does it work? What is it? Lets dive in and answer those burning questions.

What Are Sound Baths?

Sound baths are a therapeutic practice in which participants are immersed in the resonant vibrations of various sound-producing instruments, such as Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and tuning forks. Some practitioners take a step further and include additional instruments such as the didgeridoo, flutes, drums, and even singing.

During a sound bath, these instruments are played in a way that creates a rich, immersive auditory environment, enveloping the participants in soothing and harmonious sounds. The goal is to induce a state of deep relaxation, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being by aligning the body and mind with the healing frequencies of the sound.

You may find yourself drifting into an alternative state of mind. The same state of mind as meditation. You brain goes into an Alpha wave and can deepen into a Theta or even a Delta wave. These states put your mind and body into a deep state of relaxation which promotes deep healing from with in.

Why do people go to Sound Baths and what are some of the benefits?

People have been using instruments for healing for centuries. Some of the main benefits of Sound Bath include but are not limited too:

• Stress relief and relaxation

• Mental clarity and emotional balance

• Enhancing meditation practices

• Seeking alternative or complementary healing methods

Tingsha cymbals + Tibetan Bowls

• Physical Benefits:

  • Reduction in muscle tension

  • Improved circulation and relaxation

• Mental and Emotional Benefits:

  • Decreased anxiety and stress

  • Enhanced mood and mental clarity

• Spiritual Benefits:

  • Deepened meditation experiences

  • Greater sense of inner peace and connection

Quick story

A patient of mine flew in to visit a friend and to schedule an Acupuncture session with me. Her upper thoracic was out of place even after a Chiropractic adjustment (her Chiropractor is phenomenal by the way) but the pain still remained. You could see her T3/T4 vertebrae pulling to the right formulating a zig zag pattern of her upper thoracic spine. Which created pain in her left shoulder even though the vertebrae was pulling to the right. This wasn’t a chronic issue but it has been bothering her for sometime.

I asked if I could use singing bowls on her with Acupuncture. We began with one bowl vibrating where the pain was (no physical change), put the Acupuncture needles in and then I played the singing bowls at the base of her feet for about 20 minutes. She had a mini Sound Bath session during her Acupuncture treatment. After her 20 minutes where up, I pulled the needles and checked her spine. Her upper thoracic spine had realigned in that short amount of time. She could feel the difference immediately afterwards. She left with no pain and her mobility was back.

This is a great example of using two modalities that are a part of frequency medicine working together. The combination of the two helped her release any emotional baggage she may have picked up from her clients over the past month. Which seemed to have put her in a sympathetic state. In a short amount of time we were able to release the tension and put her body back into a parasympathetic state and she was a happy camper!

Cons and Considerations

Although there really is not cons to Sound Baths, somethings to consider if you’re new to Sound Baths:

• Overstimulation

  If you are sensitive to sounds, discuss this with your practitioner prior to the Sound Bath. Each practitioner plays their instruments differently. Some may have a strong hand to evoke a stronger vibration while others may have a softer hand that evokes a more gentle pitch and vibrational frequency.

• Those who have epilepsy or seizures proceed with caution. Sometimes the vibrational frequencies can create a flare up. This is a rare occurrence but it can happen.

• Emotional discomfort

  Sound baths can trigger deep emotional releases, which can be overwhelming for some people.

• Physical discomfort

  Lying on the floor for the duration of a sound bath, which can be an hour or more, can be uncomfortable, especially for people with back or joint issues. Be prepared by bringing extra blanket or cushions if you know you are prone to any of the issues mentioned above.

• Distractions

  Some people may find sound baths distracting, and may have trouble focusing on relaxing. 

  Varied effectiveness based on personal preferences and needs. I would suggestion speaking with your practitioner prior to attending the Sound Bath to understand what instruments are being played. For example, crystal bowls have more of an ethereal sound while metal bowls have more an earthy rich sound. Do you need to be grounded? Do you need to your energy raised? Or both?

There is so much that goes into a Sound Bath. It is a great self-care practice to incorporate into your life. Just like any modality finding the right practitioner and space is the key to having an outstanding experience and reaping the benefits Sound Baths have to offer!

We at Yin + Pin provide Sound Bath services both locally, nationally, and internationally. We have had the pleasure of working with corporations, small and large groups, and doing collaborations!

If you have additional questions please shoot us an email! We’d be more than happy to answer any questions!