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Neurophysiological Effects of a Singing Bowl Massage
Walter, Nike
and Hinterberger, Thilo
(2022)
Neurophysiological Effects of a Singing Bowl Massage.
Medicina 58 (5), p. 594.
Date of publication of this fulltext: 28 Apr 2022 17:00
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DOI to cite this document: 10.5283/epub.52221
Abstract
Background and Objectives: In recent years, singing bowl sound interventions have been progressively implemented in the fields of well-being, therapy and education; however, the effectiveness has only scarcely been investigated. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining neurophysiological effects of a singing bowl massage. Materials and Methods: In this prospective cohort study 64-channel ...
Background and Objectives: In recent years, singing bowl sound interventions have been progressively implemented in the fields of well-being, therapy and education; however, the effectiveness has only scarcely been investigated. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining neurophysiological effects of a singing bowl massage. Materials and Methods: In this prospective cohort study 64-channel EEG, ECG and respiration was recorded from 34 participants (mean age 36.03 +/- 13.43 years, 24 females/10 males) before, during and after a professional singing bowl massage. Further, subjective changes in well-being were assessed. EEG data were analyzed by determining the effect sizes of distinct frequency bands. Significant differences were calculated by a two-tailed t-test corrected for multiple comparisons. Heart rate variability metrics, heart rate and respiration rate were estimated and compared. Results: Overall EEG power decreased during the sound condition compared to a task-free resting state (d = -0.30, p = 0.002). After the intervention, global EEG power was further reduced (d = -0.46, p < 0.001), revealing a decrease in the beta 2 (d = -0.15, p = 0.002) and the gamma frequency band (d = -0.21, p = 0.004). The mean heart rate was significantly lower after the intervention (75.5 +/- 19.8 vs. 71.5 +/- 17.9, p < 0.001) and the respiration rate higher (13.5 +/- 5.3 vs. 15.2 +/- 6.3, p = 0.018). 91.2% of the participants felt more integrated, 97.1% more balanced and 76.5% more vitalized. Conclusions: The neurophysiological effects of a singing bowl sound massage may be interpreted as a shift towards a more mindful, meditative state of consciousness. The intervention was perceived as beneficial for the wellbeing.
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| Item type | Article | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title | Medicina | ||||
| Publisher: | MDPI | ||||
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| Place of Publication: | BASEL | ||||
| Volume: | 58 | ||||
| Number of Issue or Book Chapter: | 5 | ||||
| Page Range: | p. 594 | ||||
| Date | 26 April 2022 | ||||
| Institutions | Medicine > Abteilung für Psychosomatische Medizin | ||||
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| Keywords | MINDFULNESS; MEDITATION; ABSORPTION; MOOD; PAIN; mind-body intervention; complementary therapy; singing bowl; EEG; HRV | ||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine | ||||
| Status | Published | ||||
| Refereed | Yes, this version has been refereed | ||||
| Created at the University of Regensburg | Yes | ||||
| URN of the UB Regensburg | urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-522216 | ||||
| Item ID | 52221 |
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