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Regardless of your lifestyle, chances are you could benefit from a little self-care and stress relief.
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Sound baths may seem a bit unconventional, but they can be an incredibly beneficial wellness practice.
Not only are they a great de-stressor, but they can be the perfect introduction to meditation for beginners.
The Basics: What Is a Sound Bath?
A sound bath in progress.
“During a sound bath, the sound itself is ‘guiding’ the meditation.
This sound helps facilitate awareness of the present moment.”
In fact, he says this change typically takes place in less than a minute.
“As an adult, it can be very challenging to get into those [meditative] states.
“Loud, fast sounds are a signal there might be danger around.
A sound bath in progress.
This totally makes sense who doesn’t have a go-to song for decreasing their anxiety?
“You have a certain song on your playlist that really can move you, right?
“So on some level, we all recognize the power of sound.”
“I always call [the instruments] a doorway into the present moment,” Colandrea says.
This third sound is what people often refer to as the binaural beat.”
“All these parts of the brain are interacting together all the time.”
“It’s sort of my flow,” he says.
“I take a stab at create a journey through themes.”
Other practitioners curate each sound bath with specific instruments.
For example, tourmaline crystal is believed to absorb negative energy and emit positive energy.
“It’s a process.
“Not everyone has profound experiences during a sound bath.
In fact, each session you do will most likely be different.”
Treat it the same way you would find your favorite exercise class: through trial and error.
So, Are Sound Baths Right for You?
That said, it’s not a practice thats accessible for everyone.
Meanwhile, private sound baths could ring in at a much higher cost, depending on your guide.
