“Your Brain on Music” with Dr. Trupti Gokani

Our brains are neurologically wired to respond deeply and immediately to music, in ways that activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote healing, on the physical and emotional levels. Through brain imaging studies conducted over the past decade, at leading research institutes worldwide, scientists can now identify and understand the mechanisms that enable this profound transformation.

Meanwhile, whether singing lullabies or sacred chants, mothers and religious leaders have known for millennia what research is only beginning to uncover: Singing has the extraordinary power to uplift, transport, and heal us. This shift in consciousness is why, after hearing a particular song, our mood may change abruptly, or we suddenly may feel transported back in time. Singing bypasses our mental process, both awakening and soothing us at the core, without effort. Among other benefits, we are able to access, release, and heal from the experience of trauma, without having to recount and risk getting triggered by painful memories.

In the upcoming event, “Your Brain on Music,” neurologist Trupti Gokani MD will introduce the concept of music as medicine, discussing how music interacts with the brain, and by extension, the physical body – activating the body’s internal healing mechanisms. Following this discussion, sound healer Donatella Moltisanti will guide participants through a profoundly healing journey combining operatic vocalization, crystal singing bowls, and guided meditation. Dr. Gokani and Donatella will be available for Q&A following this event.