Sound healing is an ancient practice, thought to have originated centuries ago in Tibetan culture that used metal singing bowls, bells and voice to encourage the brain to enter a relaxed state, allowing for stress relief and overall well-being.

Every organism and object has its own resonant frequency. This is easily understood when one considers that everything is made up of atoms, which are constantly in motion, thus vibrating. These vibrations interact with other vibrations around them, and can change with stimulus. Science!

The brain is especially affected by vibration, and our brain waves will change to match aspects of the sounds it is receiving. Calm, relaxing sounds have been shown to affect delta waves, which are the slowest of the human brain waves. They are associated with the deepest levels of relaxation and restorative, healing sleep by producing melatonin and other hormones that make us feel good.

Recent studies on the effectiveness of sound healing have shown that potential benefits include:

• Increased relaxation

• A more positive outlook

• A more accessible meditative state

• Reduced or healed physical pain or discomfort

• Heightened consciousness

• Reduced stress

• Increased energy levels