“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”-Nikola Tesla
Otherwise known as vibroacoustic massage, sound therapy massage utilizes a Himalayan singing bowl that is placed on the body or within the space around your body to create vibrations that can reach every cell in your body. By entraining your brain wave rhythms to slow them down and drop you into an Alpha or Theta state, the sounds and vibrations allow for a state of deep relaxation as well as many other benefits.
Sound therapy has been found to be beneficial in the management of fibromyalgia, chronic pain, severe pain, stress and anxiety, supporting the adrenals, improving synaptic responses in the brain, fatigue and sleep issues,
Benefits of sound healing sessions:
Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
Induces deep relaxation and restoration
Helps provide reduction or relief from physical pain
Enhances the ability to think clearly and remain focused
Increases mental and emotional clarity
Promotes stillness, happiness, balance and wellbeing
Improves blood pressure
Balances chakras/life-force energy
Promotes sound sleep
Enhances meditation and deep breathing
Helps with recovery after an illness or trauma
Balances both hemispheres of the brain
What is a sound therapy treatment like?
There are several ways to experience a Sound Therapy Massage at Evolve Spa. If you would like to dip your toes in the water to try it out, you can add a 30-minute Sonic Massage to any Customize, Himalayan Salt Stone or CBD Massage Session. This is a vibroacoustic massage where the Himalayan singing bowls are used on and around the body to induce a state of deep relaxation and promote cellular healing.
For a longer session, choose the Good Vibrations treatment where you will embark on a 60-minute inner journey experience while the sounds and soothing vibrations of the Himalayan singing bowls draw you into a state of deep relaxation allowing you to reset, recharge and rejuvenate. Emerge from your treatment feeling calm and focused.
Specialty combo treatments include Tune Out, Tune Up and Soundscape Escape. These longer sessions combine heated Himalayan Salt Stones with a Sonic Massage or a Warm Thai Herbal Poultice Treatment with a Sonic Massage to send you into a deep relaxed state of bliss.
*Precautions-when to avoid the use of singing bowls:
Epilepsy, metal implants such as a pacemaker, cardiac shunt, coronary stent, pins, staples, artificial heart valves, deep brain stimulation device used for Parkinsons', inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, during pregnancy or right after surgery before the skin has fully healed.
Further reading:
Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being: An Observational Study
Harmonizing Your Being: The Science and Magic of Handmade Bronze Singing Bowls
How To: Use Tibetan Singing Bowls to Slow Brain Waves? The Science!
What Singing Bowls Are Best For Massage Therapy | Sound Bowl Healing
Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Healing: Science & Benefits Explained