Hello, friends. First off, let me apologize to everyone who tried to comment on my last blog post. Hopefully, that issue is now resolved. Onward and upward!
I hope you had a chance last week to listen to the Theta sound wave video I shared. I listened every day and while I can’t proclaim any profound results, the shift was gradual and subtle. By the end of the week, I had more energy and greater focus.
I want to explore a bit about the general benefits of sound therapy. I’ve been lucky for the past two years to be able to attend a monthly sound bath where you lie down and are immersed in sound waves from singing bowls, gongs, chimes and a variety of sound mediums. There is scientific proof that sound affects not only our bodies, but our conscious and subconscious minds. Unfortunately the lady who presented the sound baths here has now moved to Arizona, so I’m on the hunt for a new source.
There are three basic types of sound waves that are classified based on whether they are audible to humans. Audible sound waves are those sound waves that humans can hear. Infrasonic waves are sound waves that are too low-frequency for humans to hear. And ultrasonic sounds waves are sound waves that are too high-frequency for humans to hear.
In general, the human eardrums can detect sound waves with a frequency between 20 Hertz and 20,000 Hertz. Thus, any sound wave below 20 Hertz (i.e. a wave generated by an earthquake) is classified as infrasonic. And any sound above 20,000 Hertz (i.e. a wave generated by a dog whistle) is classified as ultrasonic.
What I want to focus on for this new series are different sound waves that can heal, soothe and energize.
174 Hz is known as the healing frequency. 174 Hz has been found to have the greatest potential effect on the physical body when compared to the other frequencies. This low frequency can alleviate pain and stress, improve concentration, and give the organs in the body a sense of security. I found a ten minute video to share and while listening, I felt everything slow down. My heartrate, pulse, breathing and thoughts slowed. What a nice reprieve. As with all sound waves, they are most effective when listened to through headphones. I hope you’ll join me in listening to this sound frequency throughout the week. We all need healing, whether physical or emotional.
Next week, I’ll be sharing another frequency.
I’ll leave you with this thought and hope we all have a productive and positive week ahead!
Whoa, that sound is beautiful, Jan. My consciousness went “whoosh” and I nearly vibrated out of my body. Thanks so much for sharing it. I had to turn it off in order to write a comment, Lol, but I’ll go back. My daughter belongs to a singing group that gives sound baths to cancer patients. I went to one of their community concerts in a church, and it was heavenly – no other word for it. Sound is phenomenally powerful, and I’m so glad you shared this. I’m looking forward to the next.
I love it, Diana! I’m giving it a listen each day. It’s only ten minutes out of my life and it is so calming. I’m super thrilled you enjoyed it!
I felt the effects all day! Thanks!
Wonderful!
Hi Jan, I don’t know if my comment last week went through or not. I thought it had and I also thought I shared the post on Twitter. Anyhow, I enjoyed both last week’s and this week’s post and I am glad you are benefitting from this sound therapy. I sometimes listen to soft classical music when I work.
Yes, your comments showed up last week and thank you so much for stopping by then and now. I agree about soft classical music to help soothe frayed nerves and to focus. Have a great week!
You too, Jan.
I love this quote by Zig Ziglar, Jan! I’ll try out the new frequency video. After suffering from a weeklong of migraines, I’ll ease into this gently. Have a wonderful week. 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Zig Ziglar quote, Mary. It spoke to me. The video is only ten minutes and it is a gentle sound vibration. I hope it helps ease the headaches. Thank you for stopping by! Hugs!
I’ve done yoga for many years, but only one instructor (she was subbing) ever used a singing bowl. And I nearly climbed the walls. I don’t know what it was about the pitch, but it felt like something was clawing out my brain. Hubby had no problem with it. Strange how sounds can affect people differently. I also can’t hit the like button, but if everything else works, I’d leave it alone also.
Thanks, Teri. I am not touching anything else as long as the main parts of the blog are working. 🙂 It is interesting how different sounds affect people differently. That’s because we are all unique. I find the singing bowls soothing and they often make me think of how the movies portray the sound of UFOs. 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by!
Wow, so interesting Jan. I’m going to listen to the vid later and see how it makes me feel. Love the series. <3
Wonderful, Debby. I hope it relaxes you. It certainly did me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the series! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
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After your success with the previous sound wave file, you inspired me to test out this one!
BTW, couldn’t push ‘like’. Sigh.
Darn it about the “like” option. I have tried everything to fix it and now with comments working AND it showing up in the WP reader, I’m leaving it alone. I’m happy you are enjoying this new series on sound waves. I hope you feel a difference after listening. Thanks for stopping by!
LOVE that you are sharing the frequencies! I was enjoying one yesterday on You Tube that was 999 hertz – pretty cool stuff
How awesome, Annette. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing different frequencies and what they specifically target. I’m so happy you enjoyed today’s post! Thank you for stopping by!
I think sound-wave therapy is so interesting. And like Craig mentioned, sound as a weapon is an interesting topic, too.
I’m glad you find it interesting, Priscilla. I have some stories I’ll share as I go forward with this new series that I think folks will find interesting. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment, and thank goodness, the comment issue is now fixed (for the moment). Happy Holiday!
This is so cool. I have notes about several sounds that are less healing. These would be Havana Syndrome and The Brown Note. Urban legend stuff. I also used sound in the foreground of my newest that should be available this month. (Fingers crossed.) I watched a show where soundbaths were presented and it was pretty cool.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post, Craig. Sound waves are all around us every day but when we focus in on one, things shift. I haven’t heard of the Havana Syndrome or The Brown Note but I’m super excited about your new release and yes, fingers are crossed for this month! Thank you so much for stopping by and thank goodness the WP gods decided to let things work. 🙂