Sound affects and influences us deeply everyday without our awareness. This extends far beyond our auditory perception, it also shapes our emotions, thoughts and physiological states.

Cognitively sound triggers memories and evokes emotions. A simple hook from a song or the sound of a certain lawn mower going can take you back to past experiences both good and bad. These memories can play in your mind like a familiar movie bringing on an emotional response.

Physically sound affects your heart rate, breathing patterns and stress or relaxation levels. Certain frequencies and sounds found in nature can deepen your state of relaxation and soothe uncomfortable moments. While the opposite is also true that certain sounds can bring on stress and heighten your awareness it just shows the importance of sound and why we encourage the use of sound in healing and soothing the mind.

Spiritually sound has always played a major role in religion and rituals in all cultures even throughout ancient history. Using sound as a medium alters consciousness creating a sense of unity and enhancing personal introspection which is why singing bowls, church bells, songs and tuning forks are so widely used.

Recognizing these influences opens up for improving our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual states.