Posts by Cynthia Calhoun
From Vibrations to Healing: 55 Quotes on the Power of Sound
Sound quotes to inspire you Here at HUSO, we understand the power of sound and how it can have far-reaching benefits for the body. From sound of water to human sound, good sounds have a healing effect on the body. We’ve compiled some of our favorite quotes on the power of sound to heal and…
Read MoreHumming Your Way to Calm
Perhaps you had a mom who sang lullabies and hummed to you as a baby. Or maybe you remember humming to yourself as you skipped rocks at the lake with your cousins or while you rode bikes in your neighborhood. There’s something that mothers and small children are naturally attuned to that many of us…
Read MoreWhat a deaf composer can teach us about sound
On a Viennese winter’s night in 1808, audiences listened to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 for the first time. The first movement started out with 4 haunting notes in C minor: da-da-da-dunnn. Those ubiquitous four notes heralded Beethoven’s journey from darkness into light, culminating in the final movement with the happier-sounding key of C major. He…
Read MoreShould you use wired or wireless headphones with HUSO?
It’s a common question: should you use wired or wireless headphones in general? What type of headphones should you use with the new HUSO On The Go Wireless Wearables and App? We’ll take a look at the differences between wired and wireless headphones, along with some interesting facts to consider for both. Then we’ll let…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Biohack: Nose Breathing
Nose breathing is something that humans are designed to do by default, but up to 50% of the human population engages in mouth breathing instead, at least to some degree. In fact, most people are only using about 10-20% of their lung capacity! Not only are you made for nose breathing, it offers countless benefits,…
Read MoreBreathing Exercises for Anytime or with Your HUSO
The importance of the breath + breathing exercises Did you know that most people in Western society breathe too shallowly? This shallow breathing habit contributes to feelings of anxiety. Breathing exercises can help. Think about how you breathe when faced with a life-threatening situation. You go into fight or flight mode: shallow breathing is a…
Read More8 Sounds That Are Really Good for You
There are not so good sounds…and sounds that are really good for you In today’s modern world, sounds are all around us: the hum of refrigerators, planes, honking horns, traffic, phone notifications and more. While we wouldn’t categorize those sounds as really “good for you”, there are sounds that are really good for you. We’ve…
Read MoreAn Intention Journey
The Intention Journey The New Year. It is a time when so many are making plans, creating resolutions (maybe doing so with great intention!) and committing to doing lots of good-for-you activities. But, have you ever thought about what it really is to create a resolution? What about intentions? And what is an intention journey?…
Read MoreHUSO RELAX Program vs. Yoga Nidra
The HUSO RELAX Program vs. Yoga Nidra – A Side-by-side Comparison Many remedies exist on how to relax the body and mind. After a long day, doing something to completely unwind is crucial. Engaging in activities that help you to relax also help you to sleep better, feel healthier overall, and help you to feel…
Read MoreHow Does HUSO compare to Binaural Beats?
HUSO vs Binaural Beats This is one of the most common questions we get here at HUSO. Let’s first dive into what binaural beats actually are, and then we’ll share about what sound healing is, both in general terms and regarding HUSO. Binaural beats Binaural beats are relatively new in terms of their discovery.…
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