During a sound massage with Singing Bowls, both hearing and feeling are addressed simultaneously. The harmonious sounds with their slow oscillations trigger feelings of security, comfort and well-being and quickly create a soothing relaxation.
Key points at a glance
- The Peter Hess® Sound massage is a holistic relaxation method.
- The Singing Bowl massage is based on ancient knowledge about the effect of sounds.
- Therapy Singing Bowls are positioned on the clothed body and gently struck.
- A distinction is made between the "Basic Sound Massage" and the "Individual Sound Massage" which builds on it.
- In sound relaxation, the physical tension accumulated in everyday stress is released and thoughts come to rest.
- The Peter Hess® Institute offers training to become a Sound Massage Practitioner.
What is Peter Hess® Sound Massage?
In everyday life, you are often confronted with stressful moments. Maintaining inner peace and composure is becoming increasingly difficult in our performance-oriented society. However, if the harmony with yourself and your environment is permanently disturbed, this can lead to illness. This is where the Peter Hess Sound Massage comes in as a holistic relaxation method, in which Therapy Singing Bowls are positioned on the clothed body and gently struck.
A sound massage creates a comprehensive sound experience that goes far beyond simply hearing sounds with your ears.
The sound of Singing Bowls makes it easier for people to let go and reduce fears. In recent years, Peter Hess has optimised the sound massage method based on numerous practical experiences and the results of various research projects and adapted it to people's needs. Today, the application possibilities range from gentle, mindful relaxation to targeted application in healing and related professions. Especially in body therapy and body psychotherapy work, it is also referred to as sound therapy. Here, the sound and the gentle massage of the sounds are used to support various forms of therapy.
The Peter Hess® Sound massage is based on ancient knowledge about the effect of sounds, which were used over 5,000 years ago in Indian healing arts. In Eastern philosophy, humans originated from sound. According to this view, only people who live in harmony with themselves and their environment are able to shape their lives freely and creatively.
The sound massage, as taught at the Peter Hess® Institute, is based on a system that has been tried and tested in practice for over 35 years, which responds to the needs of people and strengthens what is healthy. The Peter Hess Singing Bowl massage is characterized by an interaction of three factors:
- The technique of sound massage
- The sound material of the Peter Hess® Therapy Singing Bowls
- The principles of the Peter Hess® Sound Methods:
- Mindfulness
- Appreciation
- Holistic approach
- Less-is-more principle
- Solution and resource orientation
- Dialogical interaction
How does the sound massage work?
Sound massage is more than just a technique and requires a well-founded background knowledge, combined with a lot of experience and skill, in order to be able to use it individually.
Basically, a distinction is made between the "Basic Sound Massage" and the "Individual Sound Massage" which builds on it.
The basic sound massage
In the basic sound massage, three types of Singing Bowls are used: the Universal Bowl, the Heart Bowl and the Pelvic Bowl. With their respective frequency spectrum, they address certain parts of the body particularly well. Overall, the basic sound massage lasts about 45 minutes plus the obligatory preliminary talk, the subsequent rest to feel and perceive changes, and the final follow-up talk.
The Individual Sound Massage
In the Individual Sound Massage, the fixed sequence of the Basic Sound Massage is changed to suit the individual needs of the client and supplemented with further Sound Massage elements. Additional Singing Bowls, gongs or cymbals can also be used for this purpose.
As mentioned at the beginning, the Singing Bowls are placed on the various regions of the body and struck by a sound massage practitioner.
Note
With sound massage, hearing and feeling are addressed equally: The harmonious sounds calm your mind, while the fine vibrations that emanate from the sounding and thus vibrating Singing Bowl gradually spread throughout your body.
Most people can relax quickly and deeply during their first Singing Bowl massage. Feelings of safety and security often arise. In this soothing atmosphere, contact with one's own needs and inner voice becomes possible again. The body is experienced in a pleasant, beneficial, and conscious way.
What are the benefits of a Singing Bowl massage?
Each Singing Bowl massage and sound experience is unique and can be very different for each individual. During sound relaxation, physical tensions accumulated from everyday stress dissolve, thoughts quiet down, and worries, insecurities, and fears fade into the background. The soul experiences space to unfold and can let go. This letting go is a good foundation for revitalizing and strengthening self-healing powers, for regeneration, problem-solving, and learning. The application possibilities are correspondingly diverse.
On a physical level, the Singing Bowl vibrations transmit as ordering impulses to the body and can loosen tissue tension. They contribute to the reduction of physical tension and blockages.
With its relaxing, harmonizing, and vitalizing effect, the Peter Hess® Singing Bowl massage can make a valuable contribution to strengthening your health and form the basis for creating a self-determined and creative life.
The Peter Hess® Institute draws on decades of practical experience. The following effects have been observed:
- Holistic method – addresses body, soul, and spirit
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Strengthens a person's basic trust
- Facilitates "letting go" – physically and mentally
- Contributes to health promotion: harmonization, regeneration, and vitalization
- Supports and improves body awareness
- Can activate unused resources
- Strengthens self-confidence, creativity, and motivation
- Promotes joy of life and creative power
The positive effects of Singing Bowl massage on stress processing and well-being in one's own body have already been demonstrated in several studies.
Is there training in the Peter Hess® Sound Massage?
Yes, the Peter Hess® Institute offers training to become a Peter Hess® Sound Massage practitioner. Participants learn step by step how to use the Sound Massage specifically for relaxation and to strengthen health for themselves and others.
In an intensive experience and learning environment, the Singing Bowl massage is experienced, discussed, and reflected upon. The focus is on mindful interaction with clients and the safe administration of the basic Singing Bowl massage. Topics related to the psyche, soul, aura, and chakras are also included.
After learning the basics, mastering, and understanding the Singing Bowl massage techniques, participants practice creating individual Singing Bowl massages for the different needs of clients. One's own attitude as a Singing Bowl massage practitioner is of essential importance.
Peter Hess® Institute
The Peter Hess® Institute offers professional training and further education in sound massage with Singing Bowls and the sound methods based on it. The PHI seminars are aimed at people who want to do something good for themselves and get to know themselves better, who want to expand their professional skills and qualifications or who want to develop a new field of professional activity. Peter Hess® Academies all over the world are affiliated to the PHI.
