You’d be reasonable to question what exactly a sound bath is, why you should try it and how this kind of ‘wash’ has gained such a glowing reputation in not just the wellbeing space, but with people from all walks of life.
“Sound baths really have grown in popularity and there’s good reason for that,” says Ashleigh Scopas from ASH&STONE, Ponsonby’s crystal and sound bowl retailer. “In a world where many feel burdened, stressed or anxious, this is a tool that can help release the pressure valve and create a sense of calm. It’s a rest and reset mechanism; one that is affordable and accessible.”
While a traditional bath immerses you in water, this is one where you lie down on a yoga mat and immerse yourself in resonate sound; a sound which can feel like it’s washing completely over you.
That echoing sound is created using specialist instruments, the most popular of which are crystal singing bowls and pyramids. ASH&STONE uses five different instruments including pitch-perfect24 in 432Hz frequency.
Sound bath events are usually held in group settings, although some practitioners, such as Ashleigh, also incorporate sound baths into private Reiki energy sessions. “It has such an immediate effect and has proven immensely beneficial for clients who instantly feel a sense of clarity and calm that had previously eluded them,” she says.
“When you are exposed to these sound frequencies, your brainwaves can move from a normal waking state to one of deep rest and relaxation,” says Sophie Correia from Crossing Paths, Auckland’s leading sound bath practitioner.
“Sound baths have helped with stress reduction, anxiety, high blood pressure and sleep disorders. And for those who struggle to meditate, they can quickly still and reset a racing mind.”
Ashleigh and Sophie host sound bath events and 1:1 sessions at ASH&STONE, 3 Redmond Street, Ponsonby.
For dates and availability or sound bowl training enquiries, please visit ashandstone.online
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February 2024