Sound baths are very much a popular topic right now, but is it all hype, or do they really work?

If you’ve ever felt like you could use a complete reset of body and mind, or a chance to escape your to-do list, and quieten the noisy chatter in your brain, well, a sound bath might be just the thing!  And no, it’s not simply a relaxing bath with the dulcet tones of Kenny G on your radio. It’s actually a deep and relaxing experience where nourishing sounds from crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes “bathe” you in frequencies known to soothe and heal our bodies and calm our minds.Think of it like a massage for your nervous system — and best of all there’s science behind it all.

The magic element of a sound bath is called entrainment—a neurological synchronisation of the sound waves and our brains. These tones and frequencies gently guide the brain away from a hectic, alert beta state into alpha or theta states—those calmer mindsets associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and healing.

In fact research shows sound energy can:

• Lower cortisol levels (stress hormone) 
• Boost parasympathetic nervous system activity (this is the calm, rest and digest state) 
• Improve stress resilience 
• Boost melatonin production (leading to improved sleep!) 

Another amazing benefit of the sound bath experience is that the vibrations stimulate the vagus nerve. This neurological state is responsible for emotional regulation, digestion, and immune health. So imagine how much of a positive impact this can have on your entire body, mind and health.

Most importantly, it’s easy to do. There’s no skill required other than lying down to listen, relax and let the sound waves do their energetic healing. 

So if you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed or are finding it hard to switch off your brain, then why not give a sound bath a try. This could be the magical secret to a calmer more positive life.

If sound baths sound like something you’d like to try, why not join us in the sunshine for the ultimate sound healing experience. We even offer the powerful Floating Sound Bath experience.