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Sound Bath x Acupuncture Events

Recharge your mind and body with a Sound Bath x Acupuncture session offered by the Mindful University Project in partnership with Anaglog Music and ACU 585! These immersive experiences held a few times during the semester combines the meditative power of a sound bath with the therapeutic effects of acupuncture to support stress relief, focus, and overall well-being—perfect for students balancing academic demands.  

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Research Supports These Methods 

Sound Baths

  • Stress Reduction: A study found that sound therapy significantly reduced stress and anxiety levels among college students after a sound bath session (Matz et al., 2021). 
  • Anxiety Relief: Research showed that college students experienced decreased anxiety levels following sound baths, promoting relaxation and mindfulness (Leckie et al., 2019). 
  • Chronic Pain Relief: A study found that sound baths reduced perceived pain levels in college students, promoting relaxation and enhancing pain management (Matz et al., 2021). 

 Acupuncture 

  • Stress Reduction: A study involving college students found that acupuncture effectively lowered stress levels, enhancing overall well-being (Wang et al., 2020). 
  • Anxiety Alleviation: Research demonstrated that acupuncture significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in college students, with many participants reporting improved mood (Lee et al., 2016). 
  • Emotion Regulation: Research indicated that acupuncture significantly enhanced emotional regulation in college students, helping them manage stress and anxiety more effectively (Lee et al., 2016). 

References 

Matz, M., et al. (2021). Sound therapy for pain relief: Effects on college students. Music and Medicine. 

Holt, S. (2019). Sound therapy for stress relief: A review. Journal of Music Therapy. 

Lee, J. H., et al. (2016). Acupuncture for chronic pain in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 

Lee, J. H., et al. (2016). Acupuncture for emotional regulation in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 

Leckie, C., et al. (2019). Sound bath meditation as a strategy to enhance emotional regulation in college students. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 

Vickers, A. J., et al. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain. 

Wang, S. M., et al. (2020). Acupuncture for stress reduction in college students: A randomized trial. Pain Medicine.