Sound Healing
Sound has been used for thousands of years across all known cultures due to its benefits for the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT. The origins of sound healing are deeply rooted in Shamanic practices, where early instruments such as bone tools and drums were used. The earliest documented use of sound therapy dates back to 1550 BC in Egypt, where priests utilized sound to cure sickness and expel evil spirits. Tibetan monks are another example of this ancient tradition. In Greece, Hippocrates employed sound therapy for treating mental disorders and other illnesses, believing that music could soothe the soul and aid in recovery. Aristotle also recognized the healing power of music, believing it could alleviate sadness, fear, and anger, and promote overall health and wellness.
Today, the therapeutic use of sound is often categorized under energy medicine and is also referred to as sound meditation, vibrational medicine, or frequency medicine.
NAMM Foundation cites over 150 recent studies highlighting the health, cognitive, educational, and social benefits of music. Research indicates that music can significantly reduce perceived pain, particularly in geriatric care, intensive care, and palliative medicine. Participants in studies reported feeling happier, and their blood flow increased as a result of listening to music. Additionally, music was found to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety in heart disease patients. In the 51-60 age group, spiritual well-being scores improved significantly after sound healing, with strong correlations observed between reduced tension and depression. Given that middle-aged and older individuals may be at higher risk for stress-related diseases, treatments like sound healing show significant potential in enhancing spiritual well-being and improving mood.
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How does it work
Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses sound waves and vibrations to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The concept is based on the idea that everything in the universe, including our bodies, is in a state of vibration. When these vibrations are out of harmony, it can lead to illness or imbalance.
In vibrational sound healing, various tools such as singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs, and other instruments are used to produce specific frequencies and vibrations. These sounds are believed to resonate with the body's energy centers (often referred to as chakras) and help restore balance and harmony. The vibrations also use the water in our cells to penetrate deep into the body, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and facilitating healing.
Jill's style of Sound Healing
My sound healing sessions begin with spoken guided meditation and breathwork, incorporating mindfulness and various visualizations. I then progress to using vibrational instruments like tuning forks, gongs, drums, singing bowls, and a rain stick.