Sound therapy, sound baths, ASMR, sounds are available for our greater well-being. And no need to know music theory, just let yourself be carried away by the good vibes!
It all starts with an aquatic observation. The human body is composed of more than 70% water and who says water, says waves, vibrations and diffusion of vibrations. All the cells of our body live in water and communicate with each other thanks to the waves diffused by this vital liquid. And because the body and mind are positively impacted by sound , sound therapy is all the rage. Sound baths with Tibetan bowls (or crystal bowls) are offered to treat insomnia , depression , stress, pain, headaches and even tinnitus. Speech therapists trained in the Tomatis method use sound, specifically Mozart's music, for various rehabilitations related to oral or even graphic expression.
Watsu: the sound to return to the sources
There is no age to enjoy the benefits of sound, because those that are used are always respectful: neither too loud, nor too high-pitched, nor too repetitive, rather enveloping and harmonious to the point of having the effect of a sound massage. The icing on the cake is that watsu is a treatment performed in water by a therapist with gentle movements, the body supported by floats, and with music. You are carried by the therapist, in a total letting go , your ears immersed to hear the music broadcast in the water. The effect is powerful and rapid, because immersed in this deliciously immersive or even regressive atmosphere, you let your body take precedence over your mind. You find the famous ecstatic state in utero by abandoning yourself in a total feeling of security. Even toddlers can benefit from sound treatments, the link with their state in utero is even easier to establish.
The body and organs emit sounds
The body is a real concert hall. If you listened to all the internal noises produced by your body 24 hours a day, you would feel like you were hearing the Salle Pleyel when the orchestra was tuning up! And, by producing these sounds non-stop, the body emits vibrations and each organ its own. When it is in full health, physical and/or psychological, we can compare the body to an orchestra playing in perfect harmony. But when an organ or cellular tissues are dysfunctional, the vibrations emitted are different. Sound therapy then intervenes like a conductor aiming to restore this harmony. Traumas, blockages, knots and other disharmonies are attenuated by the vibrations of the sounds whether they come from bowls, gongs or other sources.
Sound, yes, but how?

Simply installed, lying down, on a mattress or a yoga mat or sitting in a comfortable armchair, eyes closed, let yourself be carried away by the voice of the sound therapist who initiates a sort of guided sound journey, like a meditation or sophrology session . Another option, if it is a treatment with Tibetan bowls, these small metal bowls with different sounds, the practitioner places bowls on energy points as in acupuncture. He will then activate them, simultaneously or bowl after bowl, depending on the desired effect. Above all, do not panic, there is no risk except to trigger an unpleasant sensation if the practitioner does not master the use of his bowls. In this case, do not hesitate to interrupt the session by taking the time to get up because inappropriate or too aggressive sounds can cause dizziness, nausea or headaches in certain cases.
When whispers get involved

No, no, this is not a gadget but a new practice, not yet called therapy, which consists of whispering and making all sorts of noises ranging from scratching to caressing a microphone (most often with a brush) to tapping your nails on a hard surface. With more than 10 million videos posted on social networks, what is called ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response – is a trend that non-professionals in meditation, sophrology or sound therapy have been practicing for only a few years. These fairly long formats (15 to 40 minutes) promise relaxation, relaxation and letting go. And since the brain delights in these sounds, polysensory reactions are not long in coming: drowsiness, chills, yawning, etc.
So, convinced? Make yourself a playlist with the music that relaxes you the most and start your home sound therapy session: lying on your sofa, visualize each area of your body abandoning all its weight on the surface of the sofa, starting with the heels and going up to the skull, all while following the rhythm of the music. There is a good chance that sleep will win you over…