Unlocking The Power of Sound Baths: How To Heal Your Soul
Los Angeles, aka the mecca of health and wellness. We live in a city where people are constantly hopping on the newest wellness trends. This can become overwhelming and intimidating for those just starting their health journey. One stress-reducing habit you have probably heard of is meditation. You sit in a relaxed position, close your eyes, and follow along to a guide. This practice may or may not have helped you reach that point of deep relaxation, but do not feel discouraged if you still were left feeling anxious. Finding what form of meditation works best for you can take time. And luckily, we are introducing a meditation that works to heal your inner soul through music. Does that sound enticing? Let us introduce the power of sound baths…
What is a Sound Bath?
A sound bath is a form of meditation that utilizes sound to induce deeper states of relaxation. It is the fusion of music and meditation. Sound baths are powerful healing tools that use various instruments to create the calming frequencies you hear. Typical sound bath instruments include crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and cymbals.
A sound bath begins in a comfortable position while the sound healer plays their chosen instrument, creating an entirely meditative and deeply relaxing environment. The goal of this therapeutic practice is to enter a state of extreme relaxation, reduce stress, promote healing, and enhance overall well-being through the harmonious vibrations of sound.
To understand more about this practice, we asked Lauren Mulne, our Director of Brand partnerships, holistic Health Coach, and Sound Healer, how she would describe a sound bath. Here is what she said…
“A Sound Bath is simply a form of meditation that allows you to drop into a deeper state of relaxation. Sound baths offer a profoundly immersive meditative journey, employing thoughtfully selected frequencies to guide a tranquil exploration within. These sessions foster relaxation, alleviate anxiety and stress, and aid in restoring harmony across our nervous system, as well as our physical, emotional, and energetic selves.”
How can Sound Baths benefit me?
Stressed? Anxious? Low energy? Negativity? Sound baths offer an opportunity to release the heaviness on our hearts and return to a calm state of mind and well-being. A few other benefits of sound baths include:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Elevated mood
Stimulated healing response
Enhanced meditation and mindfulness
Increased body awareness
Greater mind-body connection
Improved sleep quality
Emotional release and balance
Where can I practice Sound Bath meditation?
There are many different healing modalities to help you relax and relieve anxiety, and they are so simple to incorporate into your daily routine. Whether you have 10 or 30 minutes, sound bath and other forms of meditation can be used to restore your mind and reset anytime you need it.
Working remotely? Find a cozy spot during your break for this practice. Working in an office? Look for a distraction-free space, plug in your headphones, and cue up a sound bath healing guide. Escape the world for even just five minutes when starting out and slowly turn this into a fulfilling practice.
If you want to learn more and experience this practice in person, AIRE Wellness is hosting an Oceanside Sound Bath this Saturday, May 4, in Santa Monica. Led by Lauren Mulne, you will reap the benefits of a sound bath, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed!
