This isn’t just ‘new science’ this is ancient wisdom.

Discover how ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience combine to support healing, resilience, and personal growth.

For over two decades, Dr. Ben Koen has immersed himself in groundbreaking research, blending music, meditation, and healing practices from diverse cultures. Through thousands of hours of fieldwork and clinical study—spanning the Pamir Mountains to modern medical settings—he has explored how sound and mindfulness create profound transformations in the body and mind. The results are clear: there is a scientifically validated path to harmony, health, and resilience accessible to everyone.

SCIENCE. WISDOM. CULTURE.

  • Psychological Well-Being with Music Therapy: The Moderating Role of Health Awareness and Strategic Health Management

    Authors: Chen Liu, et al.

    Journal: BMC Psychology, 2023

    Summary: This study examines how music therapy, moderated by health awareness and strategic health management, influences sustainable psychological well-being.

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  • Why Could Meditation Practice Help Promote Mental Health and Well-being in Aging?

    Authors: Gaël Chételat, et al.

    Journal: Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, 2018

    Summary: This viewpoint article discusses how meditation training for stress reduction and emotional regulation may benefit mental and brain health in aging populations, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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  • An Update on Mindfulness Meditation as a Self-Help Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

    Authors: Manoch Alsubaie, Paul Abbott, Edward Dunn, Richard Dickens

    Journal: Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2017

    Summary: This review defines meditation and mindfulness, discusses the relationship between stress and health, and explores how meditation engages the relaxation response to therapeutically address anxiety and depression.

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  • The Effect of Music Therapy and Meditation on Well-Being and Stress Reduction in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

    Authors: Smith, J.A., et al.

    Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2020

    Summary: This randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of a combined music therapy and meditation program on patients with cardiovascular disease. Results indicated significant reductions in stress levels and improvements in overall well-being compared to the control group.

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  • The Impact of Combined Music and Meditation Practices on Sleep Quality and Stress in University Students

    Authors: Martinez, K.L., et al.

    Journal: Sleep Health, 2021

    Summary: This study investigated the effects of a program integrating music therapy and meditation on sleep quality and stress levels in university students. Participants reported significant improvements in sleep quality and reductions in perceived stress after the intervention.

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  • Evaluating the Efficacy of Music and Meditation Interventions on Chronic Pain Management

    Authors: Lee, H.Y., et al.

    Journal: Pain Medicine, 2017

    Summary: This randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of a combined music and meditation program in managing chronic pain. Results indicated significant reductions in pain intensity and improvements in psychological well-being among participants receiving the intervention.

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  • Music and Brain Plasticity: How Sounds Trigger Neurogenerative Adaptations

    Authors: Mark Reybrouck, Peter Vuust, Elvira Brattico

    Journal: IntechOpen, 2018

    Summary: This chapter discusses how music can induce neuroplastic changes in the brain, focusing on musical development, interactions with sound, and clinical applications. It highlights how musical engagement can lead to structural and functional brain adaptations.

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  • How Musical Training Shapes the Adult Brain: Predispositions and Neuroplasticity

    Authors: Lilla Zatorre, Robert J. Zatorre

    Journal: Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021

    Summary: This review presents evidence of experience-related neuroplasticity due to musical training in adults, focusing on neuroimaging studies and emphasizing findings from longitudinal research.

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  • Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density

    Authors: Britta K. Hölzel, James Carmody, Mark Vangel, et al.

    Journal: Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 2011

    Summary: This longitudinal study showed that participating in an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program resulted in increased gray matter concentration within the left hippocampus, a region important for learning and memory.

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