The Power of Sound Healing and group singing

In addition to being a vocal coach and piano teacher, I recently became certified as Sound Meditation Facilitator. I've long been interested in the idea of sound healing and group singing so I wanted deepend my knowledge of the fundamentals of sound healing. I learned how to play beautiful instruments such as Tibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls. I practiced the process for private sound sessions as well as sound baths. Since then, I've even added a few instruments to arsenal such as Koshi Chimes, tuning forks and Crystal Bowls.

Yesterday the Wall Street Journal released a video concentrated on the effect of Sound Therapy and wanted to share because it's truly fascinating.

The Brain in a Meditative state

The core of the video emphasizes the effects of music on the brain and how it assists in entering a meditative state. It discusses how sound healing slows down breath and heart rate and thereby stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the part of our nervous system responsible for involuntary actions such as digestion. The result is less stress and a calming effect on the body.

Harmonic music creates a social connection

The reason I shared the video is even MORE interesting to me, is the end of the video takes us to Yale University to visit a neurologist/musician who studies music's impact on the brain. In addition to the effect of a sound bath on the brain, we learn that HARMONIC music enhances social connection.

Looking at one another while listening to regular old music (not just sound baths) causes us to connect with one another. So in short, sound baths and listening to music are great for calming ourselves and going into a more reflective state while the music we might sing together or dance to bring us closer to one another. I love both of these effect and see the uses in both.

Group Singing and Sound Healing

In my group singing classes, I've consistently observed the impact of social connection among my students. I notice how they become anxious at the prospect of singing a solo and how they laugh together as those nerves dissipate. I watch them lock in with each other, switching seats to buddy-up & sing in harmony together. At the end of class, I see them gather in the parking lot to discuss singing and gradually share deeper life issues, having developed a sense of intimacy through taking risks in class. Although I haven't conducted any formal studies, my observations assure me that singing classes offer excellent therapy and social connection.

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