How can Vibrational Sound Therapy work for you?
How does it work…
This modality combines powerful vibration and tones using therapeutic Himalayan and Crystal singing bowls placed directly on the body. The induction of sound waves along with soothing ambient tones produce a meditative state and deep relaxation. This can also be thought of as a “passive” meditation which often times boosts creativity, calms the mind, body, spirit, and eases blockages and tension.
Why does it work...
Rhythm is all around us and in us. Vibration and sound affect us all the time. When the mind is acutely tuned to tones, or a combination of tones, the conscious brain state can be calmed more quickly and efficiently into relaxation. Relaxation is a state of existence liberated from tension and stress. VST (Vibrational Sound Therapy) is a process that decreases the effects of stress on the body and mind.
What happens during a session…
Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST) has profound effects on the body and the mind. The client lays in a comfortable position, fully clothed, generally on a massage table, while the practitioner places therapeutic metal singing bowls on or around the body. The VST method is above all a method of relaxation, and most people will reach this state of relaxation quickly, even during their first session. During a VST session the body will go through noticeable changes as it responds to deeper and deeper states of rest. Relaxation is not only a physical state but also a state of consciousness, and VST has very strong effects on alertness and perception. Relaxation during a VST session brings on the same kind of brain states as yoga, tai chi, and meditation.
Awareness & Presence…
Those who undergo a state of deep relaxation often report a feeling of mental freshness that they carry with them after the session is over. Relaxation and meditative states of mind have also been shown to increase the threshold for emotional response, meaning they can help us control our emotional responses to outside influences. Like other kinds of meditation, sound therapy can help us be more internally aware while being more present in the moment and more connected with our surroundings.