The Benefits of Sound Therapy
Breathe in, breathe out, inhaling the citrusy redolence of lemongrass and the soothing smell of lavender. Feel the warm calmness of the room wrap around you like velvet. Experience external worries and the weight of the world repeal off your chest. Hear the deep circular ballads of instruments mixing with a large circular bowl to create a therapeutic guiding song. Hello, introspection. This is how it feels to experience a sound bath therapy session.
I have had the pleasure of attending two sound bath therapies, one hosted at Yura Vine Brothers in the Channelside area (1059 Water St. Tampa, FL 33602).
I had my second sound bath therapy at Organic Skincare in Tampa. 1411 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, Fl 33604. Both were hosted by Leia, the owner and esthetician of Organic Skincare.
Sound Bath Therapy 101
Sound bath is an immersive, mentally and spiritually stimulating therapy that incorporates the use of deep sounds and vibrations from healing bowls & tuning instruments.
The goal of sound therapy is to raise your inner vibration. As people we carry lots of energies, feelings, and emotions in our bodies. Every single day. It’s natural and almost human to have a flux of varying emotions and energetic sensations. Some days one might experience a cocktail of energizing harmonies as well as negative feelings (such as self-doubt or disappointment).
The bowls used in sound therapy innate a higher, richer vibration, which harmonizes the lower vibrations you experience. During a sound bath therapy you are guided to be in a state of rest, so your body can absorb the healing frequencies.
What to do During a Sound Bath
Before I started my session, I pulled out a card from a deck of mantras and affirmations. Doing this allows you to have an intentional theme or voice of reason during your sound bath sesh.
The typical protocol for a sound bath is to be lying down on a yoga mat, elevated platform, or on a massage bed. During this time, your eyes should be closed. I recommend using an eye mask or lightly weighted towel to cover your eyes. You want to be in the most relaxed state. So, the less light, the better!
Another huge component of sound bath therapy is fusing breath work. During my sessions I was guided to take deep breaths as well as slowed breaths to create a rhythmic flow of relaxation.
While some like to remain still during a sound bath, I like to elevate my legs, with my knees bent. I also alternate into a butterfly position while lying down to open up my hips and pelvic area.
If you’re in the downtown Tampa area or surrounding areas I’d confidently recommend you to attend a sound bath by Leia. It’s the perfect spiritual maintenance and mental health exercise. A clear mind and heart is just a few breaths away. No resistance, just symbolic responses.
