The Healing Power of Sound: My Journey as a Sound Healer (Copy)
In today’s fast-paced world, more people are turning to alternative therapies for relaxation, stress relief, and healing. One such practice gaining popularity is sound healing. If you’ve ever been curious about how sound can impact the body, mind, and spirit—or wondered about the difference between a sound journey and a sound bath—let me guide you through my personal experience and insights as a newly qualified sound healer.
What is Sound Healing?
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses the vibrational frequencies of sound to bring balance and harmony to the body. From Tibetan singing bowls to tuning forks, gongs, and even the human voice, these tools emit frequencies that resonate with our body’s natural energy fields.
The premise of sound healing is rooted in the idea that everything in the universe vibrates at a certain frequency. When our bodies or minds are out of alignment—due to stress, illness, or emotional blockages—sound can help recalibrate us. The vibrations produced during a sound healing session penetrate deep into the body, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and even facilitating emotional release, thus working towards mental health restoration.
The Benefits of Sound Healing
Sound healing offers numerous benefits, both physical and emotional. These include:
1. Stress Reduction: The soothing tones help calm the nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and creating a sense of peace.
2. Improved Sleep: Many people report better sleep after experiencing sound healing, as the vibrations help the body transition into a restful state.
3. Enhanced Focus and Clarity: By quieting mental chatter, sound healing can help improve focus and mental clarity.
4. Pain Relief: Certain frequencies are known to alleviate physical discomfort by promoting circulation and reducing inflammation.
5. Emotional Healing: Sound can help unlock and release suppressed emotions, allowing for greater emotional freedom.
How Sound Healing Works
Sound healing works on both a physiological and energetic level. From a scientific perspective, the vibrations stimulate the vagus nerve, which is responsible for calming the body and mind. Additionally, these vibrations entrain our brainwaves, shifting them from active states (like beta waves) to more relaxed states (like alpha, theta, and delta waves).
On an energetic level, sound resonates with the chakras, or energy centres, in our body. When these centres are blocked or unbalanced, the corresponding frequencies can help restore harmony.
My Journey to Becoming a Sound Healer
My path to becoming a sound healer was as transformative as the practice itself. Initially, I was introduced to sound healing during a particularly challenging time in my life. I went to a sound bath, and I’ll never forget the profound sense of calm and clarity I experienced afterward. Later I was able up experience a 1-1 session with singing bowls on the body and I was amazed by the powerful effect, knowing I had to gain these skills I found a course and here we are.
This inspired me to learn more, leading me to study with experienced sound healers and immerse myself in the history and science of vibrational healing. Over time, I began collecting instruments drums gongs, and more—and experimenting with their effects.
The most rewarding part of this journey has been witnessing how sound healing has positively impacted others. From seeing someone release long-held emotional pain to hearing stories of improved well-being, every session reaffirms my passion for this practice.
Sound Journey vs. Sound Bath: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve heard these terms and wondered how they differ, you’re not alone. While both involve the therapeutic use of sound, the experience and intent are slightly different.
• Sound Bath: A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants lie down and are “bathed” in the soothing sounds of various instruments. The goal is relaxation and stress relief, and the session is typically passive—you simply listen and absorb the vibrations.
• Sound Journey: A sound journey is more dynamic and immersive. While it still involves listening to sound, it often incorporates guided imagery, intention-setting, and specific themes. A sound journey is designed to take participants on an inner exploration, using sound as the vehicle to access deeper states of consciousness and insight.
Final Thoughts
Sound healing is not just a practice—it’s a profound journey of connection, healing, and transformation. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, clarity, or emotional release, sound can be a powerful ally.
For me, sound healing is more than part of my work; it’s a calling. It’s a way to hold space for others, helping them find balance and harmony in their lives. If you’re curious about exploring sound healing, I encourage you to start with an open heart and mind. Whether through a sound bath or a sound journey, you may discover a world of healing that resonates deeply within you. I have two sessions coming up, a sound journey at Apta Vita in North Sheilds, on the 12th January 3-5 and 9th February 3-5. To book check under workshops and events. For the introductory price of £25 per session.
