Recently, I spoke with head teacher Jim Dees who missed our Zoom appointment because he was helping a pupil through an emotional episode. He had taken the child for a walk in the garden to visit the school beehive. He loves bees and always regulates around them.
I said he had done the right thing as bees buzz at a frequency that is healing and calming. Jim hadn’t heard about this and was keen to study more. Bees hum at frequencies believed to have healing properties, particularly when buzzing in the key of C. The note of C is linked to the root chakra, which influences our sense of security and stability. An unbalanced root chakra can lead to anxiety and stress, while a balanced one fosters emotional strength.
One way to balance this chakra is by tuning into the frequency of C, either through music or nature sounds. So immersing in the sounds of a beehive might be a beneficial experience for emotional regulation. As an aside, we all remember learning the C scale first and it felt reassuring in some ways. Anecdotal evidence suggests that listening to humming bees can help individuals with PTSD by promoting relaxation and inner peace.
While scientific studies on this phenomenon are limited, many personal testimonies highlight the positive effects of bee sounds. It’s important to note that not all bees buzz at the same frequencies; honeybees typically hum between 250-300 Hz, while bumblebees range from 200-250 Hz.
Seasonal changes and the bees’ mood can also affect their buzzing. For those unbothered by bees, exploring their soothing sounds could be a beneficial experience by listening to recordings of the sounds of bees.
If there is space and people to look after it, getting bees might just be beneficial for your school as well as the environment. And the best news is, this young pupil wants to be a bee keeper and so the head teacher is looking into how he can help look after this hive. Win/win all round. #bees #anxiety #mentalhealth #schools #headteacher #beehive
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