Thea M. Goepfert, PhD
Sound Healing Santa Barbara, PO Box 20254, Santa Barbara CA, 93120
Authentic and with presence, inclusive, non-invasive, harmonizing
"In this space of sensing basic trust there does not exist any wrong or right, but only an “it is“. Being alright the way one is – being allowed to be oneself and experiencing an unrestricted appreciation by the Sound Practitioner – has a healthful effect and therewith supports health in the holistic sense" (J. Kabat-Zinn, 2004).
Re-tuning the Body
Each human being is unique; the way one walks, the sound of one's voice; constantly, one produces sounds and expresses oneself through sounds. Similar to a musical instrument that can fall out of tune through use, our bodies can fall out of vibrational harmony. Stress and negativity or traumas create blockages and the flow of energy is interrupted. At first this leads to lower energy disturbances and later might show up as an illness.
The sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls can support to re-tune and re-set the body to health.
Self Healing Power through Sound and Vibration
Unique to this therapy is that the singing bowls are placed on the body to harmonize and balance, to relax and revitalize body, mind and spirit. In resonance with the sound and vibration of the singing bowls, the body's own vibrations are tuned, benefiting it's self-healing capacities. All body cavities (bone, tissue, organs), and all cells absorb the sound of the singing bowls, and respond to the outer sound. The resulting sound profile is specific to each individual and shows which part of the frequencies the person is not resonating to. During the sound therapy these frequencies are offered and serve as needed 'nourishment' leading to muscle relaxation, and the reduction of the pulse and
breath frequency. Through the vibrational excitation all body cavities -all bones, tissues, organs, in short all cells- resonate. The entire body resonates.
Sounds from singing bowls entrain the brain to move into the Theta wave frequencies that induce deep meditation and peaceful states, clarity of mind and intuition. At 7-8 Hz deeper intelligence, creativity and self-healing mechanisms of the body are activated.
Proven Benefits of Sound Healing
Sound supports the natural desire for harmony of the body and positively influences the mobilization of it's self-healing power. The vibration of a singing bowl affects the brain in a way that the neuronal net of nerve cells is being positively affected (helpful for tinnitus, stroke, etc). Healing through sound and vibration is known to reduce stress, improve concentration, reduce blood pressure, improve immunity, increase blood circulation, diminishes joint pain, synchronize the brain hemisphere, remove mental and emotional negativity, and enhance creativity. After a series of sound healing sessions chronic pain is diminished or disappears completely. Furthermore, sounds positively affect wound healing, sleep/insomnia, chronic diseases, back pain, rehabilitation of addictions, depression, and support attention in case of ADD/ ADHD.
Beyond the Body
Sounds touch us on a deep emotional level; the sense of safety and security is transmitted, a deep trust is developed allowing for relaxation and equanimity. Sounds have a harmonizing effect on our energetic system - the aura, the chakras and their energy field, the meridian system-, heightening intuition and perception.
The Sound Healing
High-quality sound material, together with well-founded techniques create a connection between the client and the healing realms. The bowls with their specific characteristics produce a sound spectrum with overtones known to support healing. For example, the heart bowl with higher frequencies (200-1200 Hz) is designed to sound "soft and gentle" to represent the heart area, a sensitive area of the body.
Individual, One-on-One Sound Healing
During a Basic Sound Healing session, sound elements are introduced to create a safe space for the client to open to the healing vibrations. An individual sound healing caters to the client's needs; extensions happen gradually, with small degrees of change and adjustment. Transitions are introduced carefully to carry the client safely through the sound healing. Sound elements that support the transitions lead to a deep sense of peace and well-being, physically, emotionally as well as energetically.
In summary, strengthening health by experiencing deep relaxation influences the breath, supports healing processes, alleviates pain, insomnia and stress. And thus, improves the quality of life.
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