Why Soundbaths are Healing
“Better than Ayahuasca and Mushrooms,” “My chronic pain disappeared”, “I was able to sleep the complete night”…frequent comments after people receiving my soundbaths.
You may wonder: Is it possible that immersion into specific sounds promotes balance and healing?
Current science explains to us that the key is in the connection between sound and the vagus nerve, the longest and most powerful nerve in the body.
The vagus nerve is a bidirectional communication channel that transmits signals between the brain and various organs, muscles and glands. It begins in the brain stem and travels down the ear, where it connects to the eardrum. Every sound we experience through our ears sends information to the vagus nerve, which then regulates all organs in the form of electromagnetic frequencies.
When activated, the vagus nerve helps reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure and improve digestion, entering a state of calm and relaxation.
The connection of sound and the vagus nerve
When you take a sound session with Gongs, drums, flutes, etc., you receive sound vibrations that promote healing and physical and emotional well-being due to the activation of the vagus nerve, which emits this stimulation to each of the systems and organs in the body.
Especially low frequency sounds (in the range of 5 to 20 Hertz), such as the vibration of gongs, certain singing bowls or the didgeridoo, are the ones that can resonate in the body and stimulate the vagus nerve.
By stimulating this nerve by singing or applying extra low frequencies, the balance of cytokines is restored, which produces a reduction in chronic inflammation, reduces cellular aging and improves sexual function among other benefits.
Gaby playing the Gongs during a Sound Session or Sound Bath.
What to expect from a Sound Immersion Session
Activation of the relaxation response, counteracting the "fight or flight" response. You will notice a sense of tranquility, reduced stress, and improved general well-being.
Decrease in cortisol (promoter of all inflammations such as cystitis, gastritis, colitis, etc.)
Improved immune response: Chronic stress weakens the immune system, while the relaxation response strengthens immunity by reducing inflammation and supporting the body's natural defenses.
Improved Digestion and absorption of nutrients, by promoting the mode known as "rest and digest." A well-toned vagus nerve has also been shown to reduce sugar cravings.
Pain reduction: The relaxation response can also decrease the perception of pain, making it a valuable tool in pain management.
In addition to reaching this optimal state of well-being during the sound session with gongs, you enter a mental and energetic state of creation and transformation, and extraordinary changes occur in the psyche and soul of the individual... And when the session is guided by an expert, there can be transformation of limiting beliefs, transmutation of painful memories, forgiveness, strengthening of self-esteem, calm, confidence and inner peace.
