Sound is a powerful tool for healing. In fact, civilizations have used music and chanting for centuries to elicit physical well-being and spiritual connection. Healers and scientists still look to sound for its health benefits today.

How does this ancient technology work? Sound is energy, just like you are energy, and everything around you is energy. Energy moves in vibrations. When one frequency of vibration meets another, they align to the same frequency. Through this process, called entrainment, sound can alter how your cells vibrate, bringing healing and restoration to your mind, body, and spirit. This healing process can be activated by any type of sound vibration, including musical instruments, singing, or chanting.

Why is sound healing so effective? Certain sound frequencies are known to heal the mind, body, and soul in specific ways. It’s important to acknowledge that while some tones and vibrations may help heal various forms of dis-ease (a term used by healers to describe imbalance in the mind, body, and spirit), healing is a unique journey, which will differ from person to person. 

Highly-trained healers tune into a person’s energy and let it guide them toward finding the vibrations that will restore balance and harmony in the body. 

Before we dive into how specific sound frequencies can support healing, let’s take a look at what sound frequencies are.

What are Sound Frequencies?

Sound frequency is the rate at which the soundwaves move or vibrate. Sound frequencies are measured in Hertz (Hz).

Sound healers tap into these frequencies to balance the body’s vibrations and help it reach its most harmonious state. Healers utilize different frequencies to restore balance based on the individual needs of the person seeking healing. 

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Sound Frequencies and Brain Waves

Have you ever heard the term brain waves? Just like all other cells in your body, your brain cells vibrate. Specific wave frequencies are aligned with different mental states — whether it be relaxation and contemplation, productivity, or anxiety and stress. 

Here is what some of those frequencies look like:

• Gamma brain waves vibrate at 30 - 80 + Hz. These waves are associated with the flow state, high-level information processing, and altered states of consciousness.

• High Beta brain waves vibrate at 20 - 30 Hz and are associated with anxiety, racing thoughts, and hyperactivity. 

• Theta brain waves vibrate at 4 - 7 Hz and are associated with deep meditation, R.E.M. sleep, creativity, inspiration, connection to source, access to the subconscious mind, mental refreshment, body asleep/mind awake.

• Delta brain waves vibrate at .5 - 3 Hz and are associated with Deep sleep, deep meditation, astral projection, transcendent experiences, and deep healing. 

Sound healers can use instruments or chanting to shift brain waves and activate deeper states of healing; you can also attend group or virtual healings that use these frequencies. Used in this way, sound healing can enhance a meditation practice, deepen healing, and allow people to relax more quickly. 

Frequencies and Healing

The frequencies below are a great place to start if you want to explore healing through sound vibrations. 

432Hz and Healing

432 Hz is the frequency of nature and is known for its grounding effect. Research shows that music played at a 432 Hz frequency can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate, enhance sleep quality, decrease stress, and improve listening satisfaction, especially when compared to music played at 440 Hz.

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440 Hz Music

440 Hz is the frequency of today’s popular music. However, many musicians are exploring a shift to 432 Hz frequency music because of the renowned healing benefits of these sound vibrations.

528 Hz and Healing 

This frequency is associated with unconditional love and total healing. Research shows that listening to 528 Hz music for even 5 minutes can reduce stress. Listening to music played at the 528 Hz frequency can also reduce cell death, activate DNA repair, and heal the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems. 528 Hz is the vibration of universal, unconditional love and is often associated with spiritual healing as well as mental and physical healing.

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If you want to explore how sound frequencies can transform your life, I invite you to join me for a sound healing online or in person. Attendees have reported leaving these sound healing sessions feeling more calm, peaceful, clear in thought, rested, and spiritually connected. These benefits often present themselves after just one session. Sound healing can also be a powerful tool for healing physical ailments and mental health conditions like addiction. 

If you’re interested in incorporating a deeper understanding of sound healing into your practice or in your practice as a healer, visit The Sound Healer’s Academy and learn how to become a sound healing practitioner.