Posts Tagged ‘Sound’

Exploring The World Of Non-Formal Sound Therapy

March 13th, 2010

The various options associated with sound therapy come courtesy of the many different kinds of sound that exist in the world. To explore some of the best options, I have listed a few below:


DVDs, CDs, and Tapes for Stress Reduction


One of the most well known categories of sound therapy includes audio products that contain refreshing sounds. This approach may come in the form of music; exploring natural wonder; chanting; words spoken softly; or primitive sounds, such as the echoes of the outside world that a fetus encounters while in the womb. All of these sounds possess the power to send you into a dreamlike state of mind. To get the most out of this process – I suggest lying down or sitting still while listening. However, some people still experience great results when doing various activities at the same time.


When looking for the best in stress reduction CDs and audiocassettes – I recommend seeking out the resources offered through the Center for Neuroacoustic Research (also known as CNR). Since 1980, Jeffrey D. Thompson, the founder of CNR has accumulated extensive research pertaining to sound and healing. As a respected expert throughout many international circles – his studies in the field of neuroacoustic healing has led to the creation of more than 60 CDs and audiotapes centered on acoustic pacing, which is responsible for blending the frequencies of musical sound tracks.

Sound Therapy

March 13th, 2010

How Sound As Therapy Works

March 12th, 2010

Sound is created through vibration. Vibrations infiltrate our senses… even our bodies. Sound vibrations are powerful and each of us react to them differently.


While a soul-stirring ballad may make you feel pensive or romantic, rock music may help you feel ready to dance and have a good time.


For your neighbor, that same ballad may put them in a sour mood, and that same rock song might leave someone else restless and uneasy.


No matter what our differences, it is true that sound affects everyone in some manner. Even deaf people can feel sound vibrations. They can touch an instrument while it is being played, or even feel the vibrations through the floor. These vibrations, with their varying frequency, density and speed affect you.


Sound therapy uses sound vibrations to soothe and heal people. It can also be used to help you attain deeper levels of consciousness.


An example of how sound vibrations can help you achieve a deep level of meditation is a mantra. Mantras can be used as a form of sound therapy.


Sound may be used as therapy merely by listening to soothing tones and relaxing music. Sound vibrations can be applied to sore muscles. Sound therapy can even be nature sounds or words spoken in a certain way.


Sound therapy is all around us, if you look. It can be delivered by CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes or other equipment that produces the desired sounds.

Sound Therapy for Relaxation

February 15th, 2010

I have been reading a lot about sounds and the stress-relieving properties of sound therapies. It “sounds: like we are finally getting down to our roots and finding natural ways to heal that were used by our Ancestors.

Since there was not medicine available like we have today, they used drumbeats, chimes and signing bowls to experience a higher state of consciousness. As you know from reading Directed Dreaming, once you enter into the higher conscious (or subconscious) you are able to find out things that can help you in everyday life (such as finding answers to important questions, solving money problems, etc.)

There have been clinical trials performed that suggest that sound may boost the immune system, trigger our body’s production of natural painkillers, and relieve stress. Music therapy can be done by anyone, even if you don’t have a musical ability; it consists of playing a slow even rhythm (on a drum), or using cymbals, bells or gongs.

If playing a gong or pounding on drums is just not your style, and you think it might make you feel (or look) a little silly, there are fairly normal, natural, things you can get to help you relax using sound or light, like water fountains, stress free alarm clocks and aromatherapy that includes soft music.

There is also a really cool computer game that uses biofeedback, and as you play you go into a deep, relaxed state that empowers you to create excellent health and wellness, as well as relieve stress.