Sound Healing for Stress Management in Corporate Settings: A Harmonious Solution

In the bustling world of corporate environments, stress is a constant companion for employees. The pressure to meet deadlines, achieve targets, and navigate daily challenges can take a toll on mental and physical well-being. Enter Sound Healing for Stress Management, an innovative approach that harnesses the power of soothing sounds to alleviate stress and create a harmonious workplace.

Understanding the Impact of Stress in Corporate Life

The corporate world often demands long hours, high expectations, and constant adaptability. Unsurprisingly, this can lead to elevated stress levels among employees. Work-related stress is a significant concern, as it can result in burnout, decreased productivity, and even physical health issues. To combat this, forward-thinking companies are turning to alternative wellness approaches, and sound healing has emerged as a powerful tool for stress reduction.

The Healing Harmony of Sound

Sound healing is an ancient practice that utilizes resonant frequencies and vibrations to induce relaxation and promote overall well-being. Through the use of instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks, sound healers create soothing auditory landscapes that guide listeners into a state of tranquility. These gentle vibrations penetrate deep into the body, relieving tension, and soothing frazzled nerves.

Sound Healing as a Stress Management Solution

The incorporation of sound healing into corporate settings offers a holistic approach to stress management. This practice provides employees with a safe and rejuvenating space to unwind, recalibrate, and release accumulated stress. Here's how sound healing works its magic:

1. Reduces Cortisol Levels

Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, is released in response to stressors. Elevated cortisol levels can lead to chronic stress. Sound healing sessions trigger the relaxation response, reducing cortisol levels and promoting a sense of calm.

2. Enhances Mindfulness and Focus

Sound healing encourages mindfulness—a state of present moment awareness. This heightened mindfulness translates into improved focus and concentration, allowing employees to tackle tasks with clarity and efficiency.

3. Promotes Relaxation and Emotional Well-Being

The soothing sounds of sound healing sessions create a serene atmosphere, fostering emotional balance and relaxation. This can help employees manage emotional stressors and maintain a positive outlook.

4. Fosters Positive Work Relationships

Group sound healing sessions provide a shared experience for employees, fostering a sense of unity and promoting positive interactions among team members. This can significantly contribute to a more harmonious work environment.

5. Sound healing changes brain wave states

It allows the receivers brain to move from busy doing to relaxed and in this place we can heal from sickness & injury & regenerate cells.

6. Sound Healing makes you feel good

Sound triggers the release of endorphins, oxytocin & dopamine feel good hormones & neurotransmitters that help brighten the receivers outlook

7. Lazy Meditation

Sound healing hasimilar effect on the body & mind as meditation with minimal effort from the receiver.

Integrating Sound Healing into Corporate Wellness Programs

Ready to introduce the healing power of sound to your corporate wellness program? Here's how to get started:

1. Partner with Certified Sound Healers

Collaborate with certified sound healers to design effective and tailored sound healing sessions for your employees.

2. Offer Regular Sessions

Incorporate scheduled sound healing sessions into your wellness program calendar to provide employees with consistent stress relief opportunities.

3. Educate Employees

Host workshops or informational sessions to familiarize employees with the concept and benefits of sound healing.

4. Measure and Adapt

Monitor changes in employee stress levels, engagement, and overall well-being to fine-tune your sound healing offerings.

Conclusion: A Sound Future

In the quest for employee well-being and productivity, the integration of sound healing into corporate settings is a harmonious solution. By addressing the root causes of stress through the gentle power of sound, businesses can create a nurturing environment where employees thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Elevate your corporate wellness program with the transformative benefits of sound healing. Contact us to explore how this ancient practice can revolutionize stress management and well-being in your workplace.

How Sound Healing can positively impact the work place

How Sound Healing can positively impact the work place

And why your team will want to incorporate a regular wellbeing in the workplace practise

When I retrained in 2020 to become a certified sound healer it was with my own mental wellbeing in mind that I pursued this new course. I knew that sound healing had been the only practise that I had experienced that could help my busy brain, anxiety & stress. Once I qualified and started sharing sound with the world I was pleasantly surprised to hear the results my clients had, pain relief, support for depression, improved sleep, greater creativity & the list goes on. When I spoke with my clients further I noticed there were an increasing number of people who work in the corporate world seeking sound healing to help them manage their stress levels & to have some quality downtime.

I decided to do some research into the corporate world to see how employees mental health is, especially post covid and the lockdowns and in my quest to find statistics on workplace wellbeing the results blew my mind. I share some of the data with you in this blog post, as well as feedback from my corporate clients & it feels unless we take action very soon we will have a huge mental health crisis on our hands. Workloads are bigger, deadlines are shorter and despite having technology & automations on ourside, people are still working harder than ever but, to what effect?

The screenshots & data I share in this blog are from Champion Health.They have a brilliant article explaining their findings from extensive research of UK employees in a corporate working setting. I recommend checking them out as they may be able to support your company.

Wellbeing in the workplace

Many forward thinking companies such as Google, Amazon and octopus Energy have actively taken steps to support their staffs wellbeing from within the workplace by introducing services such as massage, yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound healing. Overall, staff have reported feeling:

• Calmer

• More peaceful

• Supported by their company

• Less stressed

• Able to focus on their workload

• They’re more loyal to their company and likely to stay in that role because the benefits are so high.

With stress, depression, financial difficulties, muscular skeletal issues and insomnia being reported to be real concerns for people. Adding Sound healing to your workplaces well-being strategy will reduce your teams stress, anxiety, pain & time off work. 

Since the covid 19 lockdowns reports of mental health issues and increased. Let’s look at some statistics to better understand how employees are feeling generally at the moment. 

www.championshealth.co.uk

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Stress 

76% of our professionals are experiencing moderate to high levels of stress - a percentage increase of 13% compared to data from 2022.

Taking into account that stress comes from various sources and that stress can effect individuals differently. 
35% of employees report that the stress they experience at work is having a negative impact on them.

That’s over ⅓ of the workforce feeling the negative effects of stress. It is well known that those under high levels of stress are more likely to:

• Get sick

• Take days off sick

• Struggle to keep up with deadlines and workload

And in turn that could negatively impact the rest of the team. And returning to the previous figure of 67% of the professionals feeling stressed - due to various reasons - that’s ¾ of the workforce potentially unable to work to their full potential as they’re unable to manage their stress load. 

Anxiety and depression

Our data reveals that 60% of employees feel anxious and 56% are experiencing symptoms of depression.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain

41% of employees are currently experiencing MSK pain. In the UK alone, 7.3 million working days were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2022.

That is a lot of time off work. Be that for recouperarion or appointments. Staff are needing time off work for support with their body. Sitting at computers for long periods in chairs is known to not be good for our body. Making small changes around the office like:

• Standing desks 

• Physical activities 

• Regular breaks from the computer 

Finances 

Financial pressure is affecting 37% of individuals.

This makes financial pressure the leading external cause of employee stress, ahead of relationships (32%) and parenting (29%).

Without giving everyone a pay rise, another way to support financial pressures is to offer things that will be of value to the team that they may not be able to afford to do outside of work. Like Sound Healing, Yoga, Meditation. If time and money make it difficult for staff to access these services doing them at work could really help 

Supporting mental health is vital because left untreated anxiety and depression can get worse. Implementing support for mental wellbeing can be the difference between confident, motivated, driven employees and vacant, preoccupied or needy staff.

Take action now, not when things get bad. Prevention is better than cure.

Why should your company implement well-being in the workplace?

If you’re thinking ‘how would this look for my company?’ Or ‘Are my staff stressed?’ Or ‘what is workplace wellbeing programs?’ Then the following lists should help you in your decision. Imagine dedicating around an hour per week to a group activity which, will help

• Boost team morale

• Improve productivity

• Increase energy levels 

• Enhance the collective mood 

• Boost sales

It’s a well known fact that when staff are happier and less stressed they work better. Creativity flows through them, less mistakes are made and work is completed at higher standards. 

What workplace activities should I chose? 

There are factors to consider such as:

• Team size

• Their abilities (some physical exercises may not be suitable)

• Their interests 

• The space you have available 

• The time of day you can assign to these activities 

• How regularly you can commit

What types of activities are good for wellbeing in the workplace? 

• Sound healing 

• Meditation 

• Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep)

• Breathwork

• Tai chi / qi go

• Yoga

• Pilates 

• Dance

• Somatics

• Journaling 

• Mindfulness 

• Colouring / art therapy 

• Massage 

• Singing 

• Walks in nature

Things to consider before you book 

• Being mindful of religions (some religions might not approve of yoga and meditation)

•  belief systems (vegans might not appreciate puppy yoga) 

• Health conditions

• Limiting screen time and sitting at a desk. 

Lastly it should be fun and optional. Something for the team to look forward to and enjoy. Something that makes your company forward thinking with your employees well-being a top priority, leading to staff retention and lots of eager new staff applicants. 

Summary 

Some practises such as sound healing can have fantastic effects on the overall teams morale. Not all the team need to participate for the whole team to benefit. The improved mood and focus is almost contagious. 

Remember, It isn’t a one and done. You will need to regularly practice these well-being exercises. Most types will compliment the other so you could do a few different sessions throughout the month. I recommend a minimum of monthly sessions, weekly or fortnightly are better if your budget & time  permits. Your team will thank you and long term it will be more lucrative for you. 

Work with me

I offer online & face to face Sound Healing, Meditation & Yoga Nidra sessions for workplaces. Download our corporate sound healing and wellness in the workplace brochure to find out more & to book your next session.

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What is Sound Healing? A Deeper connection and the science behind sound healing.

a Deeper connection and the science behind sound healing.

Sound healing is an ancient healing modality that has its origins all around the globe including in Egypt, India & China. It is a well-being practice that goes by many names including but not limited to sound medicine, sound meditation, sound journeys, sound baths, sound bath meditation and sound therapy.

“Everything in Life is Vibration” – Albert Einstein

How does sound healing work?

There are 3 ways Sound Healing can effect us:

Vibration

Although there are many different types of sound healing, fundamentally, it works using specially tuned instruments such as gongs, crystal singing bowls and tuning forks. They are played by a trained Sound Healer and those instruments vibrate at different frequencies (the rate per second of a vibration constituting a wave) which match frequencies in the body. 

According to quantum physics, everything is energy and energy is vibration, therefore, each cell in the human body has a unique vibration & frequency. From time to time things can affect these frequencies such as poor diet, lack of sleep, stress & illness and the body becomes out of harmony. When that happens it can manifest as dis-ease and we can get sick or feel stuck in life.

Vibration in quantum physics means that everything is energy. We are beings that vibrate at certain frequencies. ~Medium.com

The image below shows brain activity in waves depending on the state we are in. There is more movement when we are awake, thinking and busy than when we are resting or during meditation. Sound Healing helps the brain move into the less active states Alpha and Theta without great effort from the participant.

Entrainment

Through a rhythmic phenomenon called entrainment wherein, a temporary synchronisation occurs between two systems in motion. The instruments which are tuned to different body parts, chakras and emotions are played & remind 100% of the cells in the body of their correct frequency. In time the cells respond by moving back into their correct vibrational speed.

Cymatics

Another way in which sound healing works is through cymatics. If you imagine a large speaker playing music, if the music is loud enough you can see the speakers moving as the music plays. Imagine you put something on top of the speaker for example some tissue paper, as the music plays the tissue will move and jump about in the air. As the music plays and the speaker vibrates the air in front of the speaker moves. This is happening inside your body on a sonic level. When you attend a Sound Healing session the vibrations from the instruments travel through the air to your body where it is received by your body via the receptors on your skin.

Hanging gong upside-down with water on its surface. As the front of the gong is stroked with the mallet the water creates beautiful ripples, waves and patterns. This is an example of cymatics and how sound vibrations effect our body.

What instruments are in a sound healing session

Depending on the practitioner you’ll likely see a variety of instruments from deep, powerful, earthly gongs and Tibetan bowls to more ethereal-sounding crystal singing bowls and chimes. Your practitioner will take you on a sound journey with energetic highs and lows to help shift a variety of energies. Usually sound healing isn’t rhythmic and instruments are intuitively played.

Use the power of crystal singing bowls to help you set your intentions for the day

Gong being played at a sound healing

Who is sound healing for?

Everyone of any age, gender, race, religion or class. 

You don’t have to feel you have an ‘issue’ such as anxiety, insomnia or stress to attend, although sound healing will certainly help with these too. It can be used as a self-care practice, something to energise you and as an enjoyable experience. 

In this modern world, we are constantly having to filter out stressful sounds including sirens, transport, alarms etc and as our time on digital devices increases and our time outside in nature decreases Sound healing is a nice peaceful break away from busy day-to-day life and an opportunity to unwind and relax. 

There are some contraindications for sound healing such as when you're in the first and third trimester of pregnancy. It is best to speak with the sound therapist practitioner before you book your first session if you are concerned.

What do I have to do?

Nothing! Most people prefer to lie down somewhere comfortable so that they can let go of physical tension. However, you can also sit up in a supported position. It is very safe and non-invasive. The receiver needs to do nothing more than approach with an open mind. Many people fall asleep during the session.

What can I expect from a sound healing session?

Everyone's experience will be different, however, there are often common things people experience including feeling really relaxed and well rested, feeling as though time slows down or goes very quickly, some people have visions and great ideas, others see beautiful sacred geometric shapes or colours. Whatever your experience during the session - it is likely to change every time as no 2 sound healing sessions are ever the same - you can rest assured that if you drift off to sleep or your mind wanders elsewhere the magic and science of sound healing will still work. You don’t have to listen or work hard to pay attention as the vibrations travel through your body using cymatics rather than just through your ears.

After a sound healing

I advise attendees to go slow after class. Take a few minutes to ground yourself - that could be with a cup of tea, taking some gentle stretches or walking around barefoot. Depending on the time of day and intention of the healing e.g. for more rest or for more creativity you may feel revitalised ready to go about your day or you may feel ready for bed. The vibrations will still be working for 24 to 48 hours after the session. 

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How can I book a face to face sound healing?

You can either attend a public class (link below), book a 1-2-1 , private group or corporate/work event.

Below is a Spotify playlist of some of our favourite sound healing songs for you to enjoy.

Self support during Covid-19

How to support yourself during self isolation and social distancing

Coronavirus has hit hard in the UK. With many classes for young families being forced to close as we are all told to self-isolate. These difficult times are hard to escape as they are everywhere on the news, radio, social media and understandably what people want to talk about, sending us regularly into a state of panic, stress and worry. As the shelves in the supermarket look barren, we need to reflect on all that we do have. All that is positive and light in the world and how we can proactively challenge this time for a better outcome.

I am a firm believer that we are tribal beings and thrive from human contact. Without it, stress levels increase, depression grows and it can be difficult to think or feel like yourself. Loneliness is a killer Mothers who are adjusting to their new life with a baby can really feel the impact of staying indoors. Depending on your circumstance you may be cooped up at home with your baby and/or your partner for months. At first, it might be nice, time for you to be together but as time goes on you need to ensure that you won’t get cabin fever and you are supporting yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.

Here are my top tips to staying healthy, happy and YOU during the global pandemic:

1. Do exercise. There is so much choice online on YouTube and also many classes are now going online, look for the right fit for you, it could be dancing, pilates, yoga or even aerobics. Something that will get your body moving and heart pumping. You would usually get natural exercise walking to the park, to the supermarket and classes etc, if you suddenly stop all exercise your joints may being to ache.

2. Play with your baby - check out our classes, we do live and pre-recorded videos with songs and games you can play with your little one if you get stuck for ideas.

3. Call a friend - we are all in this together and whilst we cannot be together, let’s be together in any way that we can be, either an email, call or Facetime. Check-in to see if your friends are ok and share your experiences with them.

4. Keep a diary - sometimes it is easiest to get things off your chest and out of your mind by putting them on paper. Being stuck at home long term may mean the smallest things anyone does, including your partner, can be really irritating. ‘why must you breathe so loudly!’

5. Do fun things around the house, have a dance party, play dress up, look through old photo albums or make yourself some wholesome delicious food. Enjoy the time to do nothing (something we are not very good at) but also don’t just stop everything either. Give yourself a motivation to get up every day and keep going. Find things to look forward to.

6. If you have an older child you can find hours of fun in activities you can create and do together. Why not make playdough together then enjoy playing with it. Check out our favourite playdough recipe. Or you could make maracas from things lying around the house and become a band.

7. It may be tempting but try and limit screentime for both you and your little one. We offer short online classes that you can tap into if you are stuck on ideas.

8. Keep showing your baby love and affection with cuddles, singing, massage and play.

9. Expand your music collection - music allows for expression, to release emotions, to feel and sometimes to even escape. Look out for new music to light you up and make a new playlist.

10. Do some art, if you have the resources great! If not, get creative with what is around the house. You could make paint from pantry ingredients like turmeric and cinnamon or you could cut up old magazines and newspapers for sticking collages.

11. Read books - this is such a good way to take you away from your 4 walls and into other worlds, free your soul even if you are stuck indoors. Perhaps you could do a book swap with your neighbours.

12. Have a spring clean - as you are going to be indoors for a while make your home your palace, keep it fresh and clean and ensure you are ventilating.

13. Keep a gratitude list - I usually do this mentally at the start and end of my day and it has literally made me such an appreciative, happy and positive person. In times that all feels like it is going crazy and wrong and you are losing control, take a moment to sit with your thoughts and what you are grateful for at the moment. Sometimes you may have to search a little harder but you should always be able to find something. You might want to write them down to reflect on in times of need.

14. Do some meditation - you may not have done much of this before and not quite get it or think it is for you but honestly, give it a go. Just a moment to be with yourself. There are many different types, including guided, colour, sound, look them up online and find one that works for you.

15. Try to eat well - junk food may temporarily fill a need but whole cooked food will fill you up and give you something to do whilst you get creative with what to do with your time. Home-cooked food will fill you up and give you something to do whilst you get creative with what to do with your time.

16. Find a new podcast. Ask for recommendations in local Facebook groups if you are stuck. Perhaps something light-hearted and funny to give you a boost.

17. Learn to play an instrument. There are tonnes of videos on YouTube that will teach you to play an instrument from an accordion to a zither.

18. If you are woo woo like me, do things to remove negative energy - light some white candles and sage, maybe recharge your crystals.

19. Turn off electricity that isn’t being used. Reduce EMF near your body.

20. Be kind to yourself and others.

Whilst we are in it, this may feel like a lifetime but it will not last forever. I think one thing is likely, those of us who survive will come out on the other side, different people. Looking at the world through different lenses and hopefully savouring our freedom and the good things in life.