BeautyNZ Magazine Autumn 2024

Wellbeing
Why
music matters
Music is not only an integral part of being human, but research shows that music
can have a powerful effect on mood, emotion, energy, and even mental health.
I’m sure almost everyone has that
one song or piece of music they can
think of instantly that provokes a
strong emotional response within
themselves, whether it’s happiness,
excitement, sadness or transports
them to a core memory.
I grew up around music and have
worked within the Cutting Edge Group,
market leaders in creating magical
music moments on screen for both TV
and film. I've witnessed the creation
of emotionally powerful music scores
for many well-known film and TV
programmes, and seen the effects
of those melodies on the emotions
surrounding the scene.
Recognising that this method of audio
emotional manipulation could be applied
to wellness and improved wellbeing,
this led us to create Myndstream, which
creates musical experiences for the spa
and wellness sector.
How can sound improve wellness?
Using sound for wellbeing is not a
new or modern idea. Sound therapy
or sound healing was first thought
to be used by the Aborigines, via a
didgeridoo. The art of ‘Sound Bathing’
dates back 5000 years, originally comes
from Nepal, India and Tibet, where
shamans would use the bowls to
journey with sacred sound.
In Chinese Qigong, there are sounds
that are thought to stimulate certain
parts of the body, which is why gongs,
and heavy vibrational sounds are often
favoured for improved wellbeing. These
sounds help the brain to reach delta
and theta wave states which we only
experience when daydreaming or in a
deep sleep. Reaching these waves when
conscious helps natural healing and a
nurturing feeling.
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