People attend sound healing retreats for a variety of reasons. Some believe they can achieve a sense of spiritual healing. Others simply want to learn how to relax. Still others believe that sound healing can make them more productive. But can it? Can the ultimate in relaxation and being present in the moment really pay off in the workplace?
The starting point is to acknowledge that sound healing can sometimes help a person be more productive. Nonetheless, that is not the main point. Greater productivity is a possible ‘side effect’ of sound healing rather than the purpose for engaging in it.
For so many of us, the noisy and busy world in which we live takes a mental, emotional, and spiritual toll. We find it difficult to relax because we are so stressed out. We find ourselves constantly battling deadlines and demands. Sound healing is designed to bring us back from the highly stressed emotional state we often find ourselves in.
Relaxation and Presence
Sound healing is an ancient practice based on achieving mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing using sound waves that penetrate the body. One of its primary mechanisms is helping a person achieve a level of relaxation that is very difficult to reach in any other way. We also tend to incorporate the concept of being present in the moment.
Whether it is a sound healing retreat or a group session in downtown Salt Lake City, sound healers utilize a variety of instruments to create what is known as a sound bath. As sound causes air molecules to vibrate, the actual waves have an effect on the human body. The right sounds played in specific ways induce a sense of relaxation.
In terms of being present in the moment, sound healers encourage participants to focus their minds on just listening. Eyes are kept closed to avoid visual distraction. The environment itself is meant to be as comfortable as possible so as to eliminate further distractions. Listening to each sound as it makes its way through the space leads to external distractions fading away and the sound bath becoming the focus.
How Sound Healing Helps Productivity
Finally, we get to the idea of sound healing making a person more productive at work. Again, greater productivity is a positive side effect of sound healing rather than the point thereof. A person may become more productive due to a number of different mechanisms:
- Enhanced Focus – Regular sound healing sessions can contribute to enhanced focus and concentration. Participants learn to ignore distractions and stay present in the moment. At work, this can mean being more productive.
- Better Sleep – Sound healing help improve sleep. When people sleFep better, they have more energy throughout the day. They also tend to be more productive as a result.
- Improved Emotional Regulation – Regular sound baths can have a long-term calming effect that helps a person better manage their emotions. Ultimately, improved emotional regulation reduces stress.
- Increased Creativity – Sound healing seems to be more effective, in terms of productivity, for people whose jobs involve creativity. Learning to be in the moment fosters creativity and innovation. Therefore, regular sound healing experiences can make a creative person even more so.
There are no guarantees that sound healing will make you more productive at work. But if you are willing to give it a chance, the practice can help you learn to relax, distress, and live in the moment. Contact us to learn more about individual and group sound healing sessions. We also sponsor regular sound healing retreats. Maloca Sound is available if you live in the Salt Lake City region.
