Aloola Healing

What is Sound Healing and how it works?

Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses vibrational frequencies from various sources like vocal tones, musical instruments, tuning forks, singing bowls, etc. to promote healing and well-being in the mind and body.

The human body is composed of trillions of vibrating cells and atoms. Every organ, tissue and cell has its own resonant frequency. When exposed to certain sound frequencies, the cells in the body can re-tune and re-harmonize themselves through a principle called resonance.

Different sound frequencies can entrain the brain into different brainwave states like alpha (relaxed), theta (meditative), delta (deep sleep), etc. This can reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote deep relaxation. Specific frequencies are also believed to stimulate different chakras or energy centers in the body.

Sound bath

A soundbath is an immersive experience where participants are "bathed" in therapeutic sounds and vibrations created by various instruments like gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and tuning forks.

During a soundbath session, you typically lie down and allow the washes of sound to flow over and through you. Many people report feeling profound relaxation and even transcendent experiences from being immersed in the rich resonance.

Soundbaths are considered a form of sound therapy or sound meditation. They aim to reduce stress, enhance well-being, and promote inner peace and balance. The experience is meant to be deeply restful for the mind and body.

Sound healing works on multiple levels

Physical

The vibrations can help relax tense muscles, improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and provide pain relief.

Emotional

Certain tones and harmonics can help release stuck emotional patterns and trauma stored in the body's cellular memory.

Mental

The entrainment of brain waves can induce meditative states, clarity of mind, and enhanced intuition.

Spiritual

The pure resonance is said to raise one's vibration and connect with higher realms of consciousness and inner guidance.

FAQ

What is sound medicine?

Sound medicine is sound healing using specific instruments and sounds intentionally to balance and heal the body, mind and spirit. It creates a vibrational environment which becomes a catalyst for healing in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being.

Sound is vibration and we are vibrational beings. Sound healing is a holistic practice, also known as vibrational therapy or sound therapy that utilizes sound and frequencies.

How long do the benefits of a sound healing session typically last?

For many people, the deep relaxation and sense of peace experienced during a sound bath or other session can last for several hours up to a couple of days afterwards. However, the more profound and longer-lasting benefits tend to build up over multiple consistent sessions. If the sound healing is specifically aimed at addressing stuck emotional patterns, trauma release or chakra balancing, the benefits can persist for weeks or even months after an intensive session or series of sessions. This is because it takes time to fully integrate the energetic shifts that occur.

For chronic conditions like pain, insomnia, anxiety or depression, regular ongoing sound healing treatments (weekly or monthly) are usually recommended to experience cumulative, lasting benefits. The vibrations work to retrain and re-pattern the mind and body over time.

How often should I take the treatment?
In general, advise is doing a series of at least 3-6 sessions to start experiencing substantive, enduring benefits. And then continuing with regular "tune-up" sessions to sustain those benefits long-term. Consistency is key, just like with any holistic healing modality.
What benefits have people commonly reported experiencing after sound healing?

People have reported experiencing a wide range of benefits after sound healing sessions. Some of the most commonly reported benefits include:

Physical Benefits:

- Reduced muscle tension and pain relief

- Improved sleep quality

- Boosted immune system function

- Decreased stress and anxiety levels

- Increased mobility and flexibility

Emotional/Mental Benefits:

- Deep sense of relaxation and inner peace

- Release of stuck emotional patterns and trauma

- Improved focus, clarity and intuition

- Reduced symptoms of depression

- Expanded states of consciousness

Spiritual Benefits:

- Feelings of connection and oneness

- Access to higher spiritual guidance

- Raised vibrational frequency

- Chakra balancing and alignment

What are the contraindications for sound healing?

Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders - The pulsating sounds and rhythmic beats used in some sound healing practices could potentially trigger seizures in those with epilepsy or similar neurological conditions. It's best to avoid techniques like binaural beats or rhythmic drumming.

Psychiatric Conditions - For those with conditions like psychosis, schizophrenia or PTSD, certain sounds, tones or vibrations may cause adverse reactions or trigger episodes. It's advisable to start slowly and avoid intense or jarring sounds.

Migraines/Headaches - Very loud volumes or high-pitched frequencies could potentially exacerbate migraine headaches or cause discomfort for some individuals. Lower volumes and frequencies might be better for individuals.

Pregnancy - Although sound healing is generally considered safe during pregnancy, intense vibrations or certain positioning may need to be avoided, especially in the third trimester.

Pacemakers/Surgical Implants - The effects of certain sound frequencies on pacemakers or other surgical implants are not well studied. It's best to consult a doctor before exposing implants to vibrations.

Overall, for most healthy individuals, sound healing is considered a very safe practice when performed by a trained professional. But those with specific medical conditions should consult their doctor and let the sound healer know about any concerns beforehand.

What does it mean to have purging symptoms after the healing session?
As a result of the treatment, the energetic blockages in the body begin to loosen and leave the body. The cleansing process can cause "purging symptoms". Purging symptoms are a sign that there are many blockages in the body that are being cleared. Purification symptoms may already appear during the treatment, but mostly within approx. 2 days of the treatment. In rare cases, symptoms may last for a week. You cannot know in advance who will develop symptoms.
How to prepare for a Sound massage / healing session?

It is recommended to have clothes you feel relaxed and comfortable in.

If you are having the individual sound massage, where the bowls are placed on the body, rather not have clothes with any metallic buttons or decoration.

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