The Healing Power of Music: Simple Ways to Use Music Therapy for Good Health – News18
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Whether you’re looking to relieve anxiety, improve focus, or enhance relaxation, incorporating music into your daily routine can be a simple yet effective way to boost health.
With growing awareness of holistic healing, music therapy is gaining recognition worldwide. (In frame: Anoushka Shankar)
Music has long been known for its ability to uplift moods, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Music therapy, a scientifically backed practice, harnesses the power of sound and rhythm to heal the mind and body. Whether you’re looking to relieve anxiety, improve focus, or enhance relaxation, incorporating music into your daily routine can be a simple yet effective way to boost health.
With growing awareness of holistic healing, music therapy is gaining recognition worldwide. Studies have shown that it can reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone), improve memory in Alzheimer’s patients, and even aid in pain management. Hospitals, wellness centers, and mental health professionals are increasingly incorporating music therapy into treatment plans, recognizing its benefits for emotional balance, cognitive function, and physical health. As demand for alternative healing methods rises, more people are turning to music as a natural and accessible tool for well-being.
Anubhuti Goswami, Music Therapist and Sound Healer shares three easy ways anyone can use music therapeutically:
Practice Deep Breathing with Music
Choose slow, rhythmic instrumental music and sync your breathing to it. Inhale deeply for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for four as the music plays. This practice can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and bring a sense of calm.
Use Humming or Chanting for Inner Calm
Humming or chanting simple sounds like “Om” can have a meditative effect, helping to regulate breathing and calm the nervous system. This technique is widely used in mindfulness practices to reduce anxiety and promote mental clarity.
Ring a Bell or Ghanti for Positive Vibrations
The sound of a bell (ghanti) creates soothing vibrations that cleanse the energy of a space and the mind. Ringing a bell in the morning or before meditation can help enhance focus, bring mental clarity, and create a peaceful atmosphere.
Activate the Heart Chakra with Singing
The heart chakra is associated with love and emotional healing. Singing along to harmonious, soothing melodies—especially in the frequency of 528 Hz—can open the heart, release emotional blockages, and foster compassion for oneself and others.
