Sound Meditation
Using the healing power of sound and music, a sound meditation aids in relaxing and calming the nervous system, increasing body awareness, decreasing anxiety, lowering stress levels, and improving mood. Using a variety of instruments, a sound meditation ignites parts of the brain that are not normally accessed in traditional psychotherapy.
Some of the benefits of sound meditation and sound therapy include improvement in area of:
- Sleep disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress management
- PTSD
- Depression
- Pain management
What happens in a sound meditation?
When doing a sound meditation we recommend that the client lies down on the floor on a yoga mat with their head close to the instruments, as this gives the maximum benefits. Once the client is guided to a relaxed state, the sound therapist plays Tibetan and crystal bowls and a variety of healing instruments to further deepen the meditative state. Client's report feeling more relaxed after the sound therapy/meditation session.
***The next group sound meditation workshop with Dr. Marla will be held at Yoga Loka studio in East Sacramento Friday 3/20/2020 at 7pm-8pm. The cost is $20- prepay/$25- at the door. Participation in the March soundbath is a perfect way to welcome in the Spring season. You can email Dr. Marla at mmcmahonpsy@gmail.com for tickets or purchase them directly at the Yoga Loka studio.
Monthly Sound Meditations are also offered at solfire yoga studio with Dr. Marla the first Saturday of the month from 6:15-7:15pm. Please see solfirejstreet.com for more information.