A controlled study investigated the effects of a 20-minute Peter Hess® Sound Massage on healthy participants, using 64-channel EEG, ECG, and respiratory rate measurement.
Study Results
Walter & Hinterberger (2022) · University of Freiburg
- Significant reduction of EEG activity in the Beta-2 and Gamma bands
- Reduced heart rate
- Increased respiratory rate
- Subjectively: more calmness, inner balance, deep relaxation
- Authors' interpretation: a state of deep mindfulness, comparable to meditation