The Benefits of Crystal Sound bath in massage
The use of sound as a healing therapy can be traced back to ancient civilisations, with evidence of the use of sound as a healing practice in Native America, Africa, Egypt, Greece and India. Sound has long been revered for its powerful effects on the mind, body and spirit.
A crystal sound bowl massage, also known as vibroacoustic massage or sound massage, involves placing large bowl or a combination of bowls made of quartz crystal either around or on the client, creating a powerful, multisensory experience that enhances the profound relaxing massage benefits with auditory stimulation and vibrational healing—adding a whole new auditory healing dimension to the experience.
How does a crystal sound bath work?
The power of crystal sound healing lies in the resonance produced by the bowls. When played, these instruments create unique vibrations that permeate the surrounding environment. Our bodies have an affinity with sound. Being that sound waves travel through the water in the body at 4x the speed they travel through air, it’s no surprise that we feel immediately at ease in the presence of soothing sounds and music.
Everything with an atomic structure vibrates, and the rate at which an object vibrates is called its frequency. The ideal frequency at which an object vibrates is known as its resonance. Returning to a natural, resonant environment through practices such as grounding and by hearing and feeling the sound vibrations of nature or instrumental sounds, we can reset our resonant frequency. The goal of sound healing or sound therapy is to bring all the systems in the body out of a state of dissonance and back into a state of resonance.
What are the benefits of crystal sound therapy?
Meditation and mindfulness
Sounds can guide our brains into alpha, theta, and delta states of relaxation and meditation quickly. Meditation is the practice of training your attention and awareness to detach from reflexive thinking to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm, stable state. A sound bath can draw attention away from your thoughts by focusing on the resonance of the bowl and tuning into your body while having a massage.
Emotional release and balance
The deep relaxation and meditative state from a crystal sound bowl can facilitate emotional release and self-awareness. This is believed to profoundly impact our health, longevity, immunity, and mental and emotional stability.
Promotes a state of relaxation
Gentle sound waves at specific frequencies can shift the brain toward slower brainwave patterns. The vibrations call attention to imbalances in the body, allowing it to heal itself in those areas naturally. The muscles become relaxed, the mind is cleared, and the nervous system shifts into a parasympathetic (rest and digest) state.
Healing frequencies
More than just a pleasant sound - the frequency emitted from a sound bowl tuned to 432 Hz is said to resonate to the body’s natural frequency. Listening to 432 Hz can stimulate brain waves associated with wakeful relaxation, encouraging self-compassion, peace and love, reducing stress and anxiety and improving mental clarity and focus.
Promotes cellular healing
Vibrations travel through the body, reaching places that hands alone cannot, gently massaging cells and tissues at a level beyond the superficial, thought to re-energise our entire being. With the right frequencies, crystal sound healing or sound therapy brings all the systems in the body out of a state of dissonance, back to a state of resonance. This is believed to profoundly impact our health, longevity, immunity, and mental and emotional stability.
What are the benefits of a sound bath massage?
Massage therapy is well-known for its ability to reduce pain, promote better blood flow and regulate the nervous system. In contrast, a crystal sound bath offers a unique experience that transcends physical relaxation. As the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls resonate throughout the space, they create vibrations that can deeply stimulate both the body and mind. This gentle immersion in sound can lead to heightened awareness and peace. When combined with massage, the effects can be significantly amplified, allowing for a deeper release of tension. The harmonious blend of tactile and auditory sensations works synergistically to create a transformative experience, promoting holistic healing.
Experience a crystal sound bath in your massage at Naós Kos
A crystal sound bath and massage create the perfect holistic massage ritual. Imagine lying in a comfy, spacious and bright sanctuary space, surrounded by beautiful crystals, plants, the aroma of frankincense and palo santo in the air, taking a deep breath and feeling the magic of sound while having your massage. Other sound instruments and elements can include rain and nature sounds, Tibetan gongs and tuning forks.
Crystal sound massage is an effective way to alter the brain’s state, improve mood and regulate the nervous system. It can add a whole new dimension to your massage healing experience, creating a truly immersive and metaphysical healing experience on Kos. Book your massage now.
