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The Power of Sound: How Sound Baths Help You Regulate Your Nervous System

January 7, 2025 Isabella Rivera

Relaxation isn't a luxury—it’s a necessity. Here's why sound can be the key to restoring balance in your body, I know this first-hand.

Have you ever noticed how a certain song can instantly shift your mood? Sound has the power to transport us, ground us, and bring deep emotional release. But beyond music, sound healing is an ancient practice that helps regulate the nervous system, moving us from stress and overstimulation to a place of deep calm.

When we’re caught in the loop of daily stress (yep, been there) our nervous system gets stuck in a heightened state. The vibrations of singing bowls, gongs, and chimes work like a reset button, helping the body shift into a parasympathetic state—the state of rest, digest, and repair. Science backs this up too: research shows that sound healing can reduce cortisol levels, slow heart rate, and improve sleep quality.

So, how do you integrate this into your life? Try a sound bath, even if it's a short, self-guided experience. Sit or lay down, close your eyes, and simply listen to the tones of a singing bowl (you can find recordings online or in my membership). Let the sound move through you, bringing awareness to your breath and body.

Sound isn't just something we hear—it's something we feel. And when we let it, it becomes a tool for healing, balance, and deep restoration, helping us to navigate all the parts of life.

Let me know how sound has impacted you!

In Sound Baths Tags sound healing, meditation, intentional living, sound bath
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Cacao: More Than a Drink, It’s a Ritual

December 7, 2024 Isabella Rivera

How this sacred plant medicine can help you reconnect with your heart and intuition.

I recently returned from a week-long immersion with cacao in Guatemala. I’m a pretty open person, but this experience blasted my heart open in more ways than I can explain. It has been a few weeks since I’ve been back and I’m still unfolding the teachings.

The biggest question I’ve gotten - what exactly IS cacao?

Cacao is so much more than a trendy wellness drink—it's an ancient heart-opener, a plant medicine used ceremonially by the Maya and Aztec cultures to connect to the divine. When prepared with intention, cacao becomes a bridge back to yourself, helping you slow down, breathe deeper, and move with greater awareness.

Unlike coffee, which stimulates the nervous system, cacao nourishes it. It contains theobromine, a gentle energy booster that enhances mood and focus without the jitters. It’s also packed with magnesium, which helps relax muscles and ease stress. But beyond the science, cacao carries an energy that invites us to soften, to sit with ourselves, and to listen.

A simple way to create a cacao ritual:

  1. Prepare your cacao with intention (blend ceremonial-grade cacao with hot water, a touch of sweetener, and a pinch of spice).

  2. Sit in silence with your cup, setting an intention for your practice.

  3. Sip slowly, noticing the warmth and how it makes you feel.

  4. Journal, meditate, or simply breathe and be.

Cacao is a beautiful tool for self-reflection, creativity, and heart-centered living. If you feel called to experience it in a deeper way, join me for an upcoming cacao gathering, I’ll be leading more of these spaces in the new year. This is an invitation to slow down, connect, and receive.

Looking forward to connecting soon through cacao!

In Cacao Tags Cacao, intentional living, meditation, mindfulness
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