Is a Sound Bath meditation suitable for Those with a Pacemaker or Heart Problems ?
For the correct answer to “is sound bath safe for pacemaker or heart problems” it is important to know how and where to do your medical research accurately from verified sources. It is most definitely true that the reliability of a pacemaker can be adversely affected by interference from natural or electrically generated magnetic fields, including certain types of electro-magnetic frequency radiation (EMF’s).
The most important thing to know is a therapeutic sound professional cannot provide advice to the public about the suitability of sound bath for those with pacemaker or heart prolblems. This is medical advice which can only be given by a Doctor.
What is a Sound Bath Meditation ?
To understand the health implications of a sound bath for those with pacemaker or heart problems, it’s important to know what a sound bath is and what it isn’t. Sound bath is a style of meditation, where live musical sounds are expertly played with sound therapy instruments by the expert facilitator to induce deep rest and relaxation of mind and body.
There is a growing body of evidence which shows that certain sound frequencies along with the expert playing techniques (as taught by International Academy of Sound Therapy) when designed to produce the right kind of deep rest and relaxation, have the potential to induce the self-healing of the body which naturally occurs during good quality sleep.
Beware of Unsupported Claims
Many sound bath facilitators are propagating unfounded general fear of sound baths for those with pacemakers and heart problems, without any scientific, rational or lawful basis.
A sound bath meditation produces gentle relaxing sound frequencies which are heard by the ears of the meditators. Some sound frequencies can also be felt by the body especially with people who are sensitive to sound. Each instrument played in a sound bath creates a variety of different sound frequencies in the form of standing waves.
The idea that sound waves created from musical instruments can produce the electromagnetic radiation (EMFs) capable of causing interference to a pacemaker or the human heart with extended exposure, is completely absurd and unfounded. Sound waves are not the same as the electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMFs) capable of causing interference to the operation of pacemakers or the human heart with prolongued exposure.
If a sound bath facilitator advises that a sound bath is unsuitable or may not be suitable for those with pacemaker or heart problems, without providing you with a verified source of their advice as evidence of the validity of their claims – it means their advice is unverified, unfounded, and from a place of fear and without adequate expertise and understanding of the science of sound or their obligation to medical Law.
If you correctly understand the frequency of intention, you will know and understand why fear has no place in the mind of a sound bath facilitator.
Unregulated Industry
It is important to understand that the practice of sound bath facilitation and training of practitioners is largely unregulated here in Ireland and around the world. What this means is that not all sound bath facilitators or training providers have the same level of experience, knowledge and expertise.
Verified Advice
The the propagation of so much false and misleading information in our modern world, it is always ethical and therefore essential to obtain health advice only from verified sources. The following is a very good onlinr article from Science News Today which explains the physics of music.
https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/the-physics-of-music-how-instruments-create-sound
The following online article published by the American Heart Association is an excellent verified source of information regarding what types of EMFS are capable of causing harm to a person with pacemaker or heart problems.
An informative article about frequency spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.
https://sciencenotes.org/electromagnetic-spectrum-definition-and-explanation/
Is Sound Bath Safe for Pacemakers Then ?
While the deep rest and relaxation encouraged by a sound bath may certainly be suitable for the majority of people with pacemakers or heart problems, this doesn’t mean a sound bath will be suitable for everyone with a pacemaker or heart problems. When providing health advice to the public, adequate knowledge and understanding of the laws applicable and good common sense is always essential.
Conclusion – Good Common Sense is Required
Does a concert orchestra (or traditional Irish music session) ever provide health warnings to the public in their advertising of a live music performance? No they don’t – because they know its against the law for anyone who isn’t a Doctor to provide medical advice to the public.
Medical Law
One of the basic rules of medical Law, which many unregulated practitioners of the practice of therapeutic sound are apparently unaware of, is that giving medical advice to the public regarding a specific medical condition is prohibited unless you are a medical Doctor.
This includes advising the public if a sound bath will or won’t be suitable for those with a diagnosed medical condition.
For medical advice for a person with pacemaker or heart problems, it is important for the person to consult their Cardiologist or suitably qualified medical Doctor. Only a Cardiologist or suitably qualified medical Doctor will know the full medical history of the individual and can make the accurate assessment necessary to provide correct advice regarding the suitability of sound bath meditation for the individual and their unique health situation.
The only health advice a sound bath facilitator should be providing to the public is words to the effect of:
Sound Bath Health Advice
The deep rest, relaxation and stress reduction encouraged by sound bath meditation is beneficial for healthy people of all ages. Music and sound relaxation is also proven to be an effective method for the relief and prevention of a variety of stress-related medical symptoms.
Underlying Health Conditions
For those with a diagnosed medical or psychological condition, who are unsure if sound bath relaxation will be suitable for them are advised to err on the side of caution and ask their medical specialist or suitably qualified Doctor before attending a sound bath, so they can be sure..
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International Academy of Sound Therapy provides you with accurate advice from verified sources. This article has been written in consultation with a medical Doctor.
About the Author:
Yogi Sharon Q is a former Software Engineer and Data Analyst, Technical Writer and College Lecturer and qualified in adult education at University her homeland Australia. With over 30+ years experience in sound & frequency medicine in a range of clinical, education and research settings, Sharon is also a Sound & Energy Therapist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Certified Laughter Yaga Trainer and Professional musician. Sharon is currently a student of Naturopathic Medicine, and has written this article in consultation with a medical Doctor.
Sharon is the Founder & Principal of International Academy of Sound Therapy, Mind Body Health Clinic and Laughter Yoga Academy Ireland.
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