IT’S JUST SCIENCE.
🙋♀️ Oh hey! So glad you ask.
LET’S FACE IT. IT CAN BE REALLY WEIRD TO SIT THROUGH A SOUND BATH AND PONDER IF IT WAS JUST EAR CANDY OR IN FACT LIFE CHANGING. I get it.
I often get approached by skeptics who want to believe in sound healing but they also need data and proof. NOW, I’m not a scientist or a doctor. I have a musical theater degree! however, I LIKE TO THINK I’M A ‘MEDICINE MOM’ who listened her way through postpartum depression.
I know what worked to get me out of an unhealthy postpartum mental state but i also had to have facts to understand how sound carried through my body before I was really able to start the healing. And when I surrendered to the facts? My whole life starting showing up and shaking out.
Welcome to Peace & Pop—where science meets soul, and healing happens one frequency at a time.
There is a science and that makes it fact enough for me to be a true believer. I hope these facts help you too!
WHAT IS SOUND HEALING?
Sound healing is the practice of using specific vibrations—created by instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, or even the human voice—to bring the body and mind into harmony. Think of it like a sonic massage for your nervous system.
At Peace & Pop, we blend traditional sound therapy with joyful movement (aka pop-up dance parties) and heart-opening connection. It’s ancient wellness, upgraded for the modern-day woman who’s balancing hormones and happy hour. OUR CLASSES ARE well-BALANCED BUT WE ALSO LOVE TO GET GEEKY AND LEARN NEW, science TO SHAKE THINGS UP. (PUN INTENDED.)
YOUR BRAIN ON BOWLS
🎵 What is Brainwave Entrainment
Ever notice how a lullaby can calm a baby—or how a steady drumbeat at a concert pulls you into a trancey groove? That’s not magic (well, maybe a little). It’s brainwave entrainment.
Your brain operates at different frequencies, depending on your mood and activity. These are called brainwaves—and they range from speedy and alert to slow and dreamy:
Beta (14–30 Hz): Focused, busy, alert
Alpha (8–13 Hz): Calm, relaxed, present
Theta (4–7 Hz): Deep meditation, creativity, subconscious
Delta (0.5–3 Hz): Deep sleep, healing, restoration
When you listen to a repetitive sound or tone, like a singing bowl or rhythmic drum, your brain starts to synchronize with that frequency—a process called entrainment. It’s like your brain saying, “Oh! You’re chill? Cool. I’ll match your vibe.”
So when we play bowls tuned to slower, meditative frequencies, your brain naturally shifts into a more relaxed and healing state. That's why:
You may feel dreamy or floaty during a sound bath
Old emotions or memories surface (hello, theta brain!)
Time feels like it disappears (goodbye, stress)
It’s not just relaxing—it’s neurological tuning for your mental wellness!
🧘 Vagus Nerve Activation (what the heck?)
Certain sound frequencies (especially low, resonant ones) stimulate the vagus nerve—the superhighway between your brain and body. This boosts your parasympathetic nervous system (rest, digest, and de-stress mode). It also helps tame our psympathetic nervous system (the flight or fight of anxiety mode.)
Hello, natural anti-anxiety.
💧 Cellular Resonance
Did you know your body is made up of 60-70% water? Yep, your cells literally vibrate with sound. Studies show sound can increase nitric oxide release, reduce inflammation, and even help the body process trauma. (Yes, your singing bowl might be doing more for your lymphatic system than that $80 green juice.) 😂
Peace & Pop: Sound Healing FOR THE SOUL
At our events, you’ll experience:
Crystal Singing Bowls tuned to 432 Hz for deep body resonance
Tibetan Bowls & Sea Drums to connect with nature’s rhythm
Guided Journeys to tap into memory + joy
And yes—hip-hop dance class meets sound bath!
We believe healing doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be playful, sparkly, bold & blissed out.
The Takeaway: Frequency = Freedom
Sound healing is more than a wellness trend—it’s a scientifically-backed, soul-approved way to shift your state. Whether you're working through stress, seeking clarity, or just want a sonic spa day, sound is one of the most powerful (and fun!) tools you can use.
Ready to tune in, drop out, and vibe higher?
💫 Come to a Peace & Pop Sound Bath
Your nervous system will thank you—and your inner child will throw a dance party.
Check out our upcoming events!
I can’t wait to meet you.
🎸 joey
