Planted beautifully in the sublime foothills of the Himalayas, where the pious Ganges breathes the peace of God’s presence, is Rishikesh; however, Rishikesh is no ordinary place that can be explained in terms of geography or even beauty but it’s more a place of healing and personal transformation. Rishikesh is a place where the past and present go together. This extraordinary place is characterized by unity and peacefulness. Close your eyes and try to imagine, kissing the flowers of spirituality and tuning up with the soft breeze of nature made up of singing birds, whispering seas, and chanting heads. In this article, we will attempt to explain how Rishikesh uses the ancient power of sound to enable deep healing and unlocking the greatest force within you. The spiritual seeker and the seeker in you may be two different people taking two different journeys but both have the same purpose of looking for the one true sound and above all the one true self that time resides in eternity, let’s look at why this place may be the one for you.
The History of Sound Healing in Rishikesh
Rishikesh, known as the “World capital of yoga”, is infused with the touch of ancient culture and spirituality. Sound healing has its origin from ancient Rishikesh and is believed to be over thousands of years old.
The use sound and its healing properties have been found in Vedic texts that describe mantras and chants. It is said that these sound vibrations helped to balance one’s emotions, psyche and being. Across the various temples in Rishikesh, the devotional songs sung by the devotees add to the serenity of the locale.
As time passed, several forms of techniques were developed – from Tibetan bowls to chanting sessions. These remained part of complementary medicine inculcated in the quest to achieve wellbeing and harmony.
Of late, with the growth of interest in non-conventional treatment methods, Rishikesh further established itself as a sound healing destination for those in search of a sound healing experience.