You have heard of meditation, yoga, or even breathwork but have you ever heard of “Sound Baths”?
Oh! One more trend, you must be hearing that again and again. Every now and then a new trend just mesmerizes people and suddenly everyone is recommending it. Well, Sound Baths are not new, they are as old as time itself. Its history dates back to 40,000 years back and ancient Greek used it to treat many mental and digestion-related ailments. But before we dive in more, let us first understand what is “Sound Baths”?
So, what exactly is Sound Bath?
Before understanding what exactly is Sound Bath, it is important to understand what it is not? It has nothing to do with bathing, a bathtub, or soaking of some kind. Sound Bath actually surrounds yourself with different sounds which can help shift your mental state and is quite relaxing like when we meditate. In a traditional Sound Bath, as many as 40 Tibetan singing bowls (the ones which can emit different sounds based on the vibrations with help of a mallet) are used. These sounds are not music that we usually hear but instead different frequencies and tomes can help you relax and be in a meditative kind of state. Interestingly, a Sound Bath does not need to be a group activity, you can do it alone and even in the comfort of your home with help of a playlist.
What are the benefits of Sound Bath?
Now let us have a closer look at the benefits of the Sound Bath.
It invites you to dive into a deeper state of consciousness
Experts explain that Sound Bath is a great way of achieving a meditative state of consciousness which helps you to unplug all the external stimuli and get in touch with what lies inside of you or your subconscious.
It helps in mental and physical well-being
Many studies and researches prove that Sound baths help in de-stressing and also help in treating insomnia. One such study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine suggests that the singing bowls used in the Sound Baths are known to ease anxiety, depression, tension.
It unwinds you from within
And the best part is that if nothing else, the Sound Bath recharges and unwinds you from within. Many people have shared that the Sound Bath helps them relax and unwind so completely that it is beyond words.
So, have you tried Sound Bath yet?
