Finely tuned: the luxury mountain retreat in the Dolomites making waves with innovative sound healing

Sensoria, a luxury mountain hideaway, offers a tranquil retreat in the Italian Dolomites

Whether it’s Beethoven or Beyoncé, the thunder of hooves at Ascot or the gentle shush of the sea on Mustique’s shores, sound can change us. Who hasn’t felt their running pace pick up with a powerful beat or turned to Taylor Swift for an instant mood lift? Sound’s vibrations shift our mood, thoughts and actions. And science is proving it can have healing benefits too. Recent studies reveal that listening to specific frequencies can reduce depression, ease tension, and even relieve chronic pain. There’s evidence too that sound immersion can improve blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate.

No wonder ‘sound bathing’, a practice rooted in ancient traditions and rituals, is having a moment as the smart remedy for modern ills. Despite the name, there’s no actual water involved – just waves of visceral, therapeutic sound where you can feel the frequency in the deepest parts of your body. Typically, participants lie down (fully clothed) with eyes closed and listen as sound therapists work with different instruments – Himalayan singing bowls, symphonic gongs, chimes – to lull you into a deep meditative state.