Music as Medicine – How Ayurveda and Neuroscience Heal the Body, Mind, and Soul

07/10/2025 55 min
Music as Medicine – How Ayurveda and Neuroscience Heal the Body, Mind, and Soul

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Episode Synopsis


This episode explores how music heals the body, mind, and soul through ancient wisdom and modern science. From Vedic sound therapy to neuroscience-backed music interventions, Nibodhi reflects on music as love in motion. Discover how vibration, rhythm, and emotion reconnect us with wholeness, joy, and sacred presence.
In this episode, you will learn:

How music affects the nervous system
Ayurvedic sound healing for each dosha
Why vibration is central to healing
How mantra and music build ojas
Scientific links between music and wellness

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and personal connection to music
(01:13) The universal language of music
(02:48) Ancient philosophies on music's healing power
(03:50) Music in indigenous and ancestral traditions
(06:26) Modern neuroscience and music therapy
(07:07) Personal experiences with music therapy
(08:10) Music's role in emotional and physical healing
(15:12) Music and sleep improvement
(16:33) Music's impact on mood and memory
(27:58) Cultural sensitivity in music therapy
(30:16) Ayurveda and sound healing
(31:44) Exploring sound healing and the vagus nerve
(32:22) The science behind sound healing
(33:03) Ayurvedic practices and sound healing
(37:30) Sound healing for different doshas
(39:36) Benefits of sound baths
(43:45) Traditional instruments in sound healing
(50:36) The profound impact of music and love
(54:09) Engage with music and share your journey

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