Sound Therapy

Origin and context

The use of sound as a support for accompaniment is very ancient. Across cultures, voice, rhythm and resonant instruments have been used to support presence, regulation and attentive listening.

In contemporary contexts, sound-based approaches are used as complementary supports, inviting a more subtle awareness of bodily sensation and inner perception.

What this approach offers

Sound-based approaches use sound and vibration — produced by the voice or by specific instruments — as points of reference for attention.

Sound is not used to create an effect or to induce a particular state, but as a support for presence. It can help slow down mental activity, soften habitual tensions, and invite the body to become more receptive to its own sensations.

The sounds offered are always adjusted to the context of the session and to what is present in the moment.

Integration within the body–awareness axis

Within the body–awareness axis, sound acts as a bridge between sensation and awareness.

• On the bodily side, vibrations may be perceived physically, through resonance, relaxation or changes in breathing.
• On the awareness side, sound can support attentive listening and a more continuous presence to inner experience.

In this way, sound supports a fluid dialogue between bodily sensation and conscious perception.

What some people may experience

Depending on the person and the moment, sound-based approaches may be accompanied by:

• a sense of relaxation or ease
• an impression of being enveloped or supported
• heightened bodily awareness
• a calming of mental activity
• a feeling of inner spaciousness

These experiences vary and are never sought or guaranteed.

Framework and limits

Sound-based approaches do not constitute a medical or therapeutic treatment.
They do not replace medical, psychological or paramedical care.

They are offered within a respectful framework, in which the person remains fully conscious, present and autonomous throughout the session.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can the sounds be too intense?

No. Sounds and vibrations are always adjusted to your sensitivity and to the context of the session.

Do I need to feel something specific?

No. The experience can be subtle or simply pleasant. There is nothing to achieve.

Do sounds act on the body or on the mind?

Sound may be perceived both physically and inwardly, as a support for presence and attentive listening.