If you have ever been to The Broom Closet or seen our social media, you have seen us advertising our weekly sound baths. Taj Chandler, who is a musician, reiki master, and certified sound therapist, offers immersive sound baths using various sound therapy instruments multiple times a month. All his events being popular and typically selling out, we get a lot of people in the store asking what exactly sound healing is.
Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses vibrational sound to promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and enhance overall well-being. Sound has been used for healing purposes for centuries across different cultures. From Tibetan singing bowls to gongs and tuning forks, the power of sound to influence our energy and health is being increasingly recognized. Sound healing is any practice using the vibrations of various sound-producing instruments to influence the body’s energy field.
The main idea behind sound healing is that everything in the universe, including our bodies, vibrates at certain frequencies. When these frequencies are disrupted or out of balance, it can lead to stress, illness, or emotional imbalances. Sound healing therapy works by re-tuning the body’s energy field to restore harmony and balance. Not only does our body vibrate at a specific frequency, our individual organs also have their own vibrational frequencies. The vibrations from a sound healing session have the ability to work on individual parts of our bodies as well as our body as a whole and our energy systems.
These therapeutic sounds produce vibrations that interact with the body, promoting relaxation and aiding in the release of emotional blockages. When the body is bathed in specific frequencies, it allows for deep relaxation, which can enhance physical healing and mental clarity.
Scientifically we understand that the universe is built on vibrations. We know we can manipulate those vibrations to our needs. But does sound healing work? If you experience a sound healing session, you may not feel different but the vibrations from the instruments worked with your body at some level. However, like most things in the metaphysical world, sound healing is going to work better if you believe in it or accept it.
Sound healing works on our auras and energetic bodies, helping us to heal wounds or balance our energies better. Every sound healing session you have will be unique and different. Often a sound healing session leaves a person feeling calm and relaxed. But it’s also possible to leave a session feeling energized, centered, and ready to take on the world.
If you are interested in sound healing, there are multiple ways you can experience one. One of the most convenient ways is to listen to audio recordings of singing bowls or other instruments being played.
A sound healing session can be as simple as you or a friend playing a sound therapy instrument while you meditate or sit quietly. This can be tricky for some people such as myself who cannot play a sound instrument and meditate at the same time.
A group or public sound bath can be a good introduction to sound healing. This allows you to experience a variety of sound healing instruments in one session. That way you can learn what vibrations work best for you. Attending a group or public sound bath can also take some of the stress out of the unknown because you can bring a friend. Group sound baths are typically more affordable than private ones, which is another reason they can be a good place to start your sound healing journey.
A private sound healing session is great because you can work with your sound therapist to tailor your session to your needs. If you have never had a sound healing session before, being able to control a bit of the experience can be helpful if you are nervous.
I hope you take the time this year to experience a sound healing session and see what it can do for you.
Emily Guenther is a co-owner of The Broom Closet metaphysical shop. She is a Memphis native, professional tarot reader, ordained Pagan clergy, and dog mom.