How does sound therapy work?

Sound therapy has been practiced for millennia in many cultures around the world. Shamanic traditions already used sounds and music to cure and harmonize body and mind. In India, the Ayurvedic healing system integrates music and mantras as a mean to rebalance the energies of the body. Ancient Egyptians also used songs and musical instruments in their healing practices. During the 20th century, pioneers such as Dr Alfred Tomatis and Dr Hans Jenny helped spread the use of sound and vibration for therapeutic applications.

This practice uses sound vibrations at specific frequencies to positively influence the body and mind. These sound vibrations can be produced by musical instruments, vocals, singing bowls, tuning forks or even speakers that spread specific sounds. Sound therapy is used to promote relaxation, meditation, relief from stress and anxiety, as well as to promote a state of general well-being.

Therapeutic vibrations act on the human body in different ways. When sound vibrations are applied to the body, they spread through tissues and body fluids, thus reaching every cell. These vibrations stimulate blood and lymph circulation, contributing to the elimination of toxins and the supply of essential nutrients to the cells of the body. This promotes tissue regeneration and healing process, relaxes muscles, improves joint mobility and promotes the release of accumulated tensions.

In addition, sound vibrations can affect the nervous system helping to reduce stress, calm the mind and regulate physiological functions such as breathing and heart rate. They can also stimulate the release of endorphins, the hormones of well-being, which contributes to a feeling of relaxation and well-being.

In summary, therapeutic vibrations work by harmonizing the different parts of the body, rebalancing the energies and facilitating the body’s natural healing process.

Today, acoustic therapy is increasingly recognized as a complementary approach to relieve stress, anxiety, physical pain and promote overall well-being.