How Sound Heals: Ancestral Wisdom, Music, and Deep Transformation with Helane Marie Anderson

Helane’s journey started as a classical pianist and administrator in the arts world, working with institutions like the LA Philharmonic. However, a personal awakening led her to explore the intersection of music and healing, eventually shaping her path as a transformational voice coach and sound healer.

What is Sound Healing?

Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses vibrational frequencies to bring the body and mind into balance. Helane explains that sound therapy isn’t just about listening—it’s about how frequencies interact with our nervous system. Whether it’s crystal singing bowls, Tibetan instruments, or the human voice itself, each sound frequency resonates with the body in different ways, helping to release stored emotions, tension, and even trauma.

How Does It Work?

Helane describes how sound vibrations move through the body, influencing everything from brainwave activity to cellular function. She explains how different instruments have unique effects:

• Crystal singing bowls create a pure, high-vibrational frequency that aligns with the body’s energy centers.
• Harp and handpan instruments produce soothing overtones that help induce deep relaxation.
• Chimes and flutes carry a soft, meditative quality, perfect for calming an overactive mind.

Helane also incorporates craniosacral therapy into her practice, a gentle hands-on healing modality that works with the nervous system to release tension and restore balance.

Why Sound Therapy Matters More Than Ever

Many of us are living in a state of chronic stress, overstimulated by technology and the demands of modern life. Helane believes sound therapy is more important now than ever. It’s a natural, drug-free way to reset the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote deep relaxation.

She shares stories of people who’ve experienced profound transformations through sound—some feeling emotional releases, others gaining clarity in their personal lives. Whether you’re looking for stress relief, better sleep, or deeper self-awareness, sound therapy offers a path to healing.

Practical Steps to Integrate Sound Healing into Your Life

Not everyone can attend a live sound bath, but there are simple ways to incorporate sound healing into your daily routine:

1. Listen to Sound Meditations – Helane has released over six hours of music, including meditative tracks on Apple Fitness Plus and Spotify.
2. Use Tuning Forks – These can be placed on the body to release tension and promote energy flow.
3. Chant or Hum – Your own voice is a powerful healing tool! Try humming or chanting mantras to feel the vibration in your body.
4. Attend a Live Sound Bath – Experience the full-body effects of a professional sound therapy session.

Helane’s Upcoming Retreat in Norway

For those seeking a deep, immersive experience, Helane is leading a sound healing and yoga retreat in Norway in 2025. Set against the breathtaking fjords, this retreat will combine sound healing, craniosacral therapy, and meditation in one of the most serene landscapes in the world.

Experience Sound Healing for Yourself

At the end of the episode, Helane treats us to a live sound healing session. If you’ve never experienced sound therapy before, this is the perfect opportunity to feel its calming effects. Whether you’re listening while driving or working out, I encourage you to come back to this section when you can fully relax and immerse yourself in the experience.

Follow Helane Marie Anderson:

• Website: sacralsounds.com
• Sound, Movement, and Renewal Norway Retreat
• Spotify & Apple Music: Search “Helane Marie Anderson”

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