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At Tranquility Lounge, we bring together beauty and mind–body therapies to help you look good, feel calm, and restore balance. Instagram

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29/11/2025

Understanding Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is the practice of paying full attention to the experience of eating, including the senses, physical hunger cues, and emotional signals that influence food choices. It is not a diet, a restriction plan or a set of food rules. Instead, it is a psychological skill that helps create a healthier and more conscious relationship with food.

Research in behavioural psychology shows that eating in a distracted or hurried state can disrupt appetite regulation, increase cravings and reduce satisfaction after meals. Mindful eating helps slow this process down, allowing the digestive and nervous systems to work in harmony. This supports improved portion awareness, better digestion and a more balanced approach to food.

Mindful eating also reduces emotional eating by encouraging individuals to recognise the difference between physical hunger and emotional triggers such as stress, boredom or fatigue. By bringing attention to the present moment, it becomes easier to make intentional choices rather than automatic ones.

During mindful eating practice, clients learn how to notice the colour, texture, temperature and flavour of their food. They are encouraged to eat slowly, chew thoroughly and pause between bites. Over time, this helps the body signal fullness more clearly and supports more stable energy levels throughout the day.

At Tranquility Lounge: Mind & Body Therapies, mindful eating sessions draw on psychological research, interoception awareness and behavioural strategies that support calm and conscious nourishment. These sessions help clients understand their eating patterns, reduce internal pressure around food and develop confidence in listening to their own body cues.

Mindful eating is suitable for anyone wishing to build a healthier relationship with food, reduce stress around eating or improve emotional and physical wellbeing through simple, sustainable practices.

Guided by Valentina D Diaconu, Academic Psychologist, Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Published Author and Hypnotherapy practitioner candidate.

Based in Northampton for face to face appointments. Online appointments available upon request. Gentle Pricing. Discounts for NHS, Students, Teachers, Elderly and Disabled.

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Disclaimer: Mindful eating at Tranquility Lounge is a wellbeing practice that supports self-awareness. It is not a substitute for medical or nutritional treatment.

19/11/2025

Book your Sound Vibration session for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Stress

At Tranquility Lounge: Mind & Body Therapies, sound vibration is used as a gentle, research-informed method to support the body and mind in returning to a calmer, more regulated state. The tones produced by crystal and Tibetan bowls create slow, steady vibrations that interact with both the nervous system and emotional processing centres of the brain.

Scientific studies show that sound-based practices can help reduce pain perception, ease muscular tension, lower heart rate, and support shifts in mood and emotional balance. Sound vibration has also been linked with increased parasympathetic activity, which is the body’s natural rest and restore response, helping reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress.

For individuals experiencing depression, sound resonance may support improved emotional regulation by slowing internal rhythms, reducing cognitive overload, and creating a sense of inner stillness. For pain, these vibrations can reduce muscular guarding and interrupt the stress-pain cycle, allowing the body to soften and release.

During a session, sound waves move through the body as a full sensory experience. Clients often describe a deep sense of calm, lightness and mental clarity after the session, with noticeable reductions in tension and emotional discomfort.

Each sound session at Tranquility Lounge is delivered in a peaceful, non-clinical setting by Valentina D. Diaconu, Academic Psychologist, Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Published Author and Hypnotherapy practitioner candidate.

Based in Northampton. Gentle Pricing. Discounts for NHS, Students, Teachers, Elderly and Disabled.

Book: tranquilitylounge.setmore.com
Learn more: www.tranquilitylounge.co.uk

Disclaimer: Sound vibration therapy is a wellbeing practice for relaxation, pain and self-awareness, but It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.

08/11/2025

The Science and Harmony of 432 Hz Crystal Sound

At Tranquility Lounge: Mind & Body Therapies, we use 432 Hz crystal singing bowls instruments tuned to frequencies that align with natural harmonic patterns and human perception. This tuning has long been associated with feelings of warmth, balance, and calm. But what does that really mean?

In our Crystal Sound Bath Therapy, tones are produced by gently striking or circling the frosted 432 Hz tuned quartz bowls. As the sound builds, the vibrations interact, producing harmonic resonance throughout the space and body.

You may notice your breathing slows naturally, your muscles soften and release, your thoughts quieten, as your nervous system shifts toward balance

This is where the restorative power of sound becomes clear, not through belief, but through physiological response.

Why We Use 432 Hz?

432 Hz tuning isn’t mystical, it’s mathematically grounded, musically coherent, and biologically calming.
It’s a frequency scale that aligns beautifully with the body’s natural rhythms, helping you move from “fight or flight” into “rest and restore.”

Understanding 432 Hz

Every sound is a vibration. When we say “A = 432 Hz”, it means that this note vibrates 432 times per second. The other notes, B, C, D, E, F, and G are mathematically related to that same base frequency, creating a complete musical scale tuned in harmony with it.

Modern instruments are usually tuned to A = 440 Hz, but 432 Hz is slightly lower and is often described as softer, rounder, and more resonant with the natural rhythms of the body.

Even though the difference is only 8 Hz, listeners frequently report a sense of deeper relaxation and emotional grounding when hearing 432 Hz sound baths or music.

The Musical and Energetic Connection stands in that our crystal bowl set represents the seven notes used in both music and sound healing:

Chakra Body Area Colour Musical Note 432 Hz Frequency Range

Root Base of spine Red C 128 Hz
Sacral Lower abdomen Orange D 144 Hz

Solar Plexus Upper abdomen Yellow E 162 Hz

Heart Chest Green F 174 Hz

Throat Throat Blue G 192 Hz

Third Eye Forehead Indigo A 216 Hz

Crown Top of head Violet/White B 243 Hz

These same notes are found in all Western music, they’re not mystical tones, but musical frequencies interpreted symbolically in holistic practice to represent energy centres in the body.

What Research Suggests:

While large-scale studies are still limited, early research provides interesting physiological insights:

A 2019 study found that listening to 432 Hz music reduced heart rate more than 440 Hz, showing a measurable relaxation response.

A 2020 double-blind pilot trial reported that 432 Hz music improved sleep quality in spinal cord injury patients.

A 2025 study in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies showed that 432 Hz sound exposure reduced vascular stress and increased heart rate variability, which indicates activation of the parasympathetic (“rest and restore”) nervous system.

These findings suggest that 432 Hz sound may support natural relaxation, balance the nervous system, and enhance emotional wellbeing, aligning with what clients often describe in sound bath experiences.

Our goal is to make these principles accessible through research-informed, sensory wellbeing experiences that blend art, psychology, and gentle science.

Experience It for Yourself!

Sound Bath Therapy at Tranquility Lounge is guided by Valentina D Diaconu, Academic Psychologist, Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Published Author and Hypnotherapy practitioner candidate.

Each session is designed to promote self-awareness, calm, and reconnection with the body’s natural rhythms.

Based in Northampton but can travel for home or office group sessions. Gentle Pricing. Discounts for NHS, Students, Teachers, Elderly and Disabled

Book: tranquilitylounge.setmore.com
Learn more: www.tranquilitylounge.co.uk

Disclaimer: Sound Bath Therapy is a wellbeing practice for relaxation and self-awareness. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.

06/11/2025

The Science of Sound and Wellbeing

Sound is not only something we hear; it is vibration and frequency that interact with the body and mind in measurable ways. Research increasingly supports the idea that structured sound exposure can influence physiological and psychological states related to stress, mood, and relaxation.

Scientific studies indicate that sound-based interventions, such as vibroacoustic therapy and sound meditation, may reduce cortisol levels and physiological markers of stress, lower heart rate and blood pressure, support parasympathetic nervous system activation, which promotes relaxation and recovery and Improve subjective wellbeing, including sleep quality and mood regulation

The underlying mechanisms involve how sound frequencies affect the autonomic nervous system, brainwave patterns, and emotional processing. For example, low-frequency vibration (30–120 Hz) and slow, rhythmic tones are linked to calming effects on the body, while harmonic resonance can support meditative states associated with alpha and theta brainwave activity.

At Tranquility Lounge: Mind & Body Therapies Northampton, Sound Bath Therapy sessions apply these evidence-informed principles to create an environment that supports calmness, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing. Instruments such as Crystal and Tibetan bowls are used to produce frequencies known to facilitate relaxation and self-regulation.

These sessions are conducted in a calm, non-clinical environment and are lead bu our Academic Psychologist and Mental Wellbeing Practitioner Valentina D Diaconu.

Northampton. Gentle Pricing. Discounts for NHS, Students, Teachers, Elderly and Disabled
Book: tranquilitylounge.setmore.com
Learn more: www.tranquilitylounge.co.uk

Disclaimer: Sound Bath Therapy is a wellbeing practice and does not replace medical or psychiatric treatment.

Some of the research:

Goldsby, T. L., Goldsby, M. E., McWalters, M., & Mills, P. J. (2017). Effects of singing bowl sound meditation on mood, tension, and well-being. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(3), 401–406.

Punkanen, M., & Ala-Ruona, E. (2018). Contemporary vibroacoustic therapy: Perspectives on clinical practice, research, and training. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 852.

Thoma, M. V., et al. (2013). The effect of music on the human stress response. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 38(11), 2730–2739.

Chaieb, L., Wilpert, E. C., Reber, T. P., & Fell, J. (2015). Auditory beat stimulation and its effects on cognition and mood states. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9, 227.

05/11/2025

Psychoeducation for Anxiety

Anxiety is not a sign of weakness or something being wrong with you. It is your body’s way of trying to protect you, but sometimes it becomes overactive.

Psychoeducation provides you with clear understanding and practical tools to manage anxiety more effectively.

Through these sessions, you will:
• Learn what anxiety really is and how it affects your body and mind
• Understand why symptoms feel overwhelming and how to regulate them
• Discover simple, research-informed techniques to calm the nervous system
• Build confidence and resilience through self-awareness and knowledge

Sessions take place in a calm, non-clinical environment guided by our Academic Psychologist and Mental Wellbeing Practitioner.

Gain clarity. Feel calmer. Reconnect with yourself.

Northampton | Gentle Pricing | Discounts for NHS, Students, Teachers, Elderly and Disabled

Book: tranquilitylounge.setmore.com
Learn more: www.tranquilitylounge.co.uk

Disclaimer: Psychoeducation sessions at Tranquility Lounge are educational and self help in nature and do not replace medical or psychiatric assessment or treatment.

04/11/2025

Sugary Drinks & Depression:

A recent study found a link between high soft drink (soda) consumption and higher risks of depression, especially in women.

Women who drink a lot of sugary soft drinks had about a 17% higher chance of having depression, and their symptoms tended to be more severe.

The study suggests this might be because sugary drinks change the gut bacteria (the microbiome). They found increased levels of a bacteria called Eggerthella in women who consumed more soft drinks.

These changes in gut bacteria may cause more inflammation or disrupt the gut-brain connection, which could contribute to depression.

What We Can Take Away (for Everyday Life)

Our diet may influence more than just physical health, it could also affect mood and mental wellness.

Reducing sugary drinks (cola, energy drinks, sugary juices) might help support better mental health, especially for those vulnerable to mood changes.

Gut health matters. Keeping a balanced microbiome (through good diet, fibre, probiotics, less sugar) might help reduce the negative effects of stress or diet on mood.

This doesn’t mean sugary drinks “cause” depression outright; many factors play a role, but it’s an alert that diet is one of the potentially modifiable contributors.

https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-microbiome-soda-29736/

03/11/2025

Feeling so Grateful 🥰

I’m so thankful to see our Tranquility Lounge community growing !!! Over 2.6K likes and 2.8K followers!

Your support means so much. Every like, message, and visit helps me continue creating a space where beauty and mind &body therapies come together to help you look good, feel calm, and restore balance.

Thank you for being part of this journey that's local, personal, and from the heart. 🥰

With gratitude,
Valentina
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