Nada Yoga & Sound Meditation
“Sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being… sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. One reason sound heals on a physical level is because it so deeply touches and transforms us on the emotional and spiritual planes. Sound can redress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder.”
— Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, director of Medical Oncology and Integrative Medicine, the Cornell Cancer Prevention Center in New York
The art and science of sound meditation
Since ancient times, human civilization has recognized sound as a medium of meditation and healing (singing bowls originating in the Tibetan mountains around 500BC). Sound meditation traditionally utilizes Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, hand drums, harps, flutes, gongs, and other ancient instruments to facilitate a state of deep meditation and physical relaxation.
It’s only recently that science has begun to illuminate the mechanics of healing sound. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine revealed that an hour long sound meditation significantly reduced anxiety, depression, tension, anger, and fatigue, resulting in an increased experience of spiritual well-being. Another study found that ten treatments of low-frequency sound stimulation over the course of five weeks reduced pain and increased sleep in fibromyalgia patients, allowing the majority of participants to reduce pain medication.
In short, sound meditation has been found to offer various preventative and therapeutic benefits including:
Increased mental well-being
Deep relaxation
Reduced depression
Reduced stress and anxiety
Reduced chronic pain
Improved sleep
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Reduced risk of cardiac disease and stroke
When utilized in conjunction with traditional medical care, it can aid in treatment of various conditions including:
Behavioral and psychiatric disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Dementia
Sleep disorders
Post-surgical pain
IBS
Arthritis
Traumatic brain injury
Cancer
Nada Yoga & Sound Meditation Workshop
Kala offers a restorative Nada Yoga and Sound Meditation workshop incorporating traditional healing instruments such as Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, shamanic drumming and chant-based mantra. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about ancient Nada Yoga techniques as they are invited into a state of meditation through immersive sound vibrations. Available to community centers, libraries, holistic wellness collaboratives, and more.
A brief overview of the workshop:
- Introduction to Nada Yoga: Exploring the power of sound vibrations for inner harmony.
- Interactive Elements: An opportunity for the group to participate in guided chant exercises.
- Immersive Sound Meditation: A sound bath featuring Himalayan Bowls, bells, gongs, drumming, and other meditative instruments to help participants experience the therapeutic effects of sound.
- Q&A Session: Providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions and delve deeper into the practice.
If you are interested in bringing this workshop to your community, click the contact button below to schedule your workshop!
