Exploring the Transformative Power of Sound
In the news
In NowKalamazoo
Recently, NowKalamazoo reported on the practice of sound immersion and spoke with many Wind Willow Consortium members about their work in the community
The story by Elizabeth Clark says: Sound immersion as a health and wellness practice – like yoga or meditation – is on the rise in Southwest Michigan. Practitioners of sound immersion – often referred to as sound bath, sound therapy, or sound healing – utilize vibrations reverberating from both traditional and nontraditional instruments to create auditory environments designed to reduce stress and address other physical, mental, and spiritual needs.
Wind Willow Sound Health featured on WMUK
Julie Chase recently had the opportunity to explain the research behind sound therapy when interviewed by Zinta Aistars on WMUK Art Beat. In a segment called “Sound And Stress,” they talked about the benefits behind sound therapy and how it can reduce stress levels. WMUK’s website offers an edited version as well as the full interview. Zinta Aistars (WMUK Art Beat) with Julie Chase
In Encore magazine
Recently Encore Magazine featured Wind Willow Consortium in a story about the benefits of sound therapy.
The story points out: While many people are aware of the positive impacts of music therapy, sound therapy is a newer practice in this country. Using instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, medical-grade tuning forks, gongs and RAV Vast drums, a sound therapist plays tones with the intention of slowing down a client’s brainwaves to create calm in the mind, encourage stress reduction and facilitate healing within the body.
“Relax, refresh, and remember the Universe is working to bring forward the best possible (healing) outcome.”