Nervous system regulation through sound

I am currently working through a Safe and Sound Protocol programme and I lay there listening to music for 8 minutes and it helps regulate my nervous system. Sounds crazy right! Also I only listen for 5 minutes. Whilst laying there chilling out, I can feel all crazy things happening within my body.

So what exactly is it and how does it work?

Good question. A lot of this information below is taken directly from their website or reworded by me:

‘The music of the SSP has been filtered through a patented, evidence-based algorithm that highlights specific sound frequencies that help regulate the autonomic nervous system and stimulate the vagus nerve.’

Some people’s nervous system may deem normal life situations as ‘threatening’ this can be for a number of reasons including life events, illness, sensory issues, learning difficulties etc. This can affect everyday life and can also mean healing and recovery maybe harder.

Auditory processing is a window into the nervous system and by listening to the specially filtered music the nervous system can be repatterned to better perceive calming frequencies, enhancing autonomic regulation by changing the way it responds to cues from the environment.

By sending cues of safety through specially filtered music, the SSP engages a system of muscles and nerves that support social engagement, stimulating the vagus nerve.

When we experience the world as safe, we can more effectively and efficiently use our internal resources to support health and well-being, building the foundation for awareness, embodiment and resilience.

Sounds wild right! I will let you know how I get on… I for one am excited!

For more information, check out their website.