The healing quality of sound has been recognised for a long time. It is an ancient healing technique that uses tonal frequencies to bring the body into a state of vibrational balance and harmony.

Listening to percussive instruments like gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and chimes reduces stress and can place the listener in a meditative state. During a session of sound therapy many people enter an altered state of consciousness, experiencing “floaty” feelings, reduced anxiety and muscle tension, and even losing a sense of time as their brainwaves settle at a lower frequency. These ‘screen-saver modes’ enable the system to rebalance and result in chemical balance and mental refreshment.

But it's about more than just the meditative, relaxing effects of sound. The vibrations work by 'massaging' every cell in the body. In contrast to a traditional massage, which manipulates the surface tissue of the body, this treatment works all the way through your skin, muscle, tissue, and organs.

Sound healing can help you clear energetic blockages and thus facilitate healing on a physical and mental level. It can be described as a kind of "energetic deep tissue massage" as the sound vibrations open, clear, and balance their chakras and release stuck energy.

I trained in sound healing with Annika Lynton and Yasuragi. I facilitate regular sound healing sessions at Yasuragi and Brahma Yoga.