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Light Worker

Sound Healing

Sound healing is grounded in the science of acoustics and the body’s physiological response to sound. Research shows that certain sound frequencies and rhythmic patterns can influence brainwave activity, reduce stress, and regulate the autonomic nervous system. At Onda Healing Arts, we use instruments such as crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, and vocal toning to create soundscapes that promote relaxation and emotional regulation. These sound-based interventions have been shown to support mood stabilization, reduce anxiety, and help restore balance to the body and mind.

Qi Gong

What is a Sound Bath?

A sound bath meditation is an immersive, full-body listening experience that uses harmonic vibrations—produced by instruments like Tibetan bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and voice—to guide the mind and body into deep relaxation. Unlike traditional meditation that relies on silent focus or breath awareness, sound baths engage the auditory system to shift brainwaves from active (alpha and beta) states to deeply restorative (, theta, and delta) states.

 

Benefits:

Sound baths help reduce stress, lower anxiety, support emotional release, and promote nervous system regulation. Many report improved sleep, heightened creativity, and a greater sense of clarity and calm. On a somatic level, the resonant tones help release muscular tension and encourage energetic balance.

 

History:

Sound healing is ancient—used by cultures worldwide for centuries. Tibetan singing bowls trace back to Himalayan spiritual practices, gongs to ceremonial rituals in China and Southeast Asia, and vocal toning to indigenous and shamanic traditions. Modern sound baths integrate these ancestral practices with neuroscience and somatics to support holistic wellness in today’s fast-paced world.

Tibetan Bowls

Sound baths, particularly those involving Tibetan singing bowls, have been found to offer significant benefits for recovery by promoting relaxation and emotional well-being. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine examined the effects of Tibetan singing bowl meditation on mood, anxiety, pain, and spiritual well-being. The findings revealed that participants experienced notable reductions in tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood following the meditation session, along with an increase in spiritual well-being (Goldsby et al., 2017). These emotional and psychological benefits are critical components of relapse prevention, as unmanaged stress, negative affect, and spiritual disconnection are known risk factors for returning to substance use. By reducing these triggers and enhancing inner calm, sound baths may help individuals maintain emotional regulation and a sense of connectedness, which are essential for sustaining recovery and preventing relapse.

Sound Baths: A Powerful Resource For 
Relapse Prevention
 

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