SOUND HEALING WITH FULL MOON BOWLS

“I relaxed in a way I didn’t realise was possible. My body softened completely, yet my mind stayed clear. It felt deeply nourishing.”

— Chris, Balancyoga guest

“Listening to the sounds felt like attending a private concert. The experience was immersive, beautiful and unexpectedly powerful — unlike anything I had experienced before.”

— Alice, Balancyoga guest

“I reached a very deep state of relaxation without falling asleep, which surprised me. I also appreciated how Inna first explains and demonstrates how vibration works — it made the experience feel grounded and meaningful.”

— Elizabeth, Balancyoga guest

The Science Behind Sound Healing

Scientific research increasingly shows that sound and vibration have a measurable effect on the human nervous system, brain activity and physiological state.

When the body is exposed to slow, resonant sound frequencies — such as those produced by singing bowls — the nervous system begins to shift from a state of alertness and stress into one of rest and regulation. This transition is associated with reduced activity of the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight) and increased activation of the parasympathetic response, responsible for recovery and repair.

How vibration affects the body

Sound is not only heard — it is felt. Low-frequency vibrations travel through tissue, fluid and bone, subtly influencing the body on a cellular level. Studies suggest that these vibrations can:

• Slow brainwaves, encouraging alpha and theta states associated with deep relaxation and meditation

• Reduce muscular tension and holding patterns

• Support vagal tone, helping regulate stress responses

• Improve breathing rhythm and heart rate variability

This is why many people experience a sense of grounding, warmth or gentle internal movement during sound healing sessions.

Brainwaves and deep rest

Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies show that rhythmic sound can guide the brain away from fast beta waves (linked to thinking, planning and anxiety) toward slower alpha and theta waves — the same states observed during deep meditation, restorative yoga and early stages of sleep.

Unlike sleep, however, sound healing often allows the mind to remain lightly aware while the body enters profound rest. This explains why many guests describe feeling deeply relaxed without falling asleep.

Why it feels different from listening to music

Unlike recorded music, live sound healing creates vibrations in real time, interacting with the acoustics of the space and the body of the listener. This physical dimension of sound — especially in a room with strong natural acoustics — enhances its regulatory effect on the nervous system.

When combined with warmth, stillness and a sense of safety, the body is able to access states of rest that are difficult to reach in everyday life.

A body-first approach

From a scientific perspective, sound healing works not by suggestion or belief, but by engaging the body directly. The nervous system responds before the mind needs to understand.

This is why sound can feel effective even for those who are new to meditation or find it difficult to relax — the body receives the signal first.

Sound Healing at the Balancyoga House

Sound healing at Balancyoga House is a deeply restorative experience that supports nervous system regulation, releases accumulated tension and helps the body return to a natural state of balance.

Each session is guided by Inna — a musician, and unfolds like a carefully composed musical piece. Every sound journey is created in the moment, responding to the space, the group and the energy present. This makes each session unique, intentional and deeply personal.

The sound of Full Moon bowls, known for their rich, resonant tones, gently travels through the body. Vibrations slow mental activity, soften physical holding patterns and invite the nervous system out of stress and into rest. Many guests describe the sensation as being quietly held — both physically and emotionally — allowing deep relaxation to happen without effort.

The setting

Sound healing takes place in the Grand Hall of the Balancyoga House, a spacious room with high ceilings and naturally refined acoustics. The architecture allows sound to unfold fully, creating depth, resonance and a sense of immersion.

Guests rest on soft, supportive mattresses, with cushions and enveloping duvets for complete comfort. A heated floor adds a subtle layer of warmth, helping the body relax more deeply.

Nearby, the gentle presence of the koi pond and the quiet sound of flowing water become part of the experience — grounding, rhythmic and naturally calming.

A different kind of practice

Guests often leave feeling calmer, lighter and more at ease in their bodies. For many, sound healing becomes the moment they recognise how much tension they had been carrying — and how different it feels to finally let it go.

Sound healing works quietly, beneath words and expectations. The body listens first, and rest follows naturally. This experience is not about doing or achieving, but about creating the right conditions for rest, release and balance to return on their own.

Come as you are. Lie down. And allow the nervous system to remember how true rest feels.

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