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Handpan D-Kurd, 9 tones - Solaris
The Panaraya Solaris is a handpan for special sonic moments—designed for slow, meditative playing styles where every note is allowed to unfold. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, this instrument unfolds a particularly ethereal sound with a long, overtone-rich reverberation. Each note resonates far beyond the moment, connecting with the space and creating an atmosphere of depth, expanse, and inner peace.
The D Kurd tuning, with its nine melodious tones, creates a soft, melancholic, warm soundscape that encourages intuitive playing and deeply touches the emotions. The Solaris responds sensitively to every touch and invites you to surrender completely to the flow of sounds. Musicians who like to take their time, open up sonic spaces, and create a lot of expression with just a few notes will find this handpan an inspiring instrument.
- Tuning: D-Kurd (440 Hz)
- Number of tone fields: 9
- Material: Stainless steel
- Delivery includes carrying case and protective hard shell
The Pan Balance Method
Pan Balance is our music therapy method, which combines the soothing sounds of the handpan with the neuroscientifically based insights of bilateral stimulation (BLS). At its core is the ability of music to regulate not only emotionally but also physiologically. Whereas conventional bilateral stimulation often works through visual or cognitive stimuli, Pan Balance relies on a holistic, auditory approach: vibrations that reach the body and harmonic overtones that directly address the nervous system. The result: healing emotional wounds at a deep level of consciousness. Pan Balance has three key advantages:
Parasympathetic activation
The gentle sound waves of the handpan promote activation of the parasympathetic nervous system—the part of our autonomic nervous system responsible for rest, relaxation, and regeneration. Unlike purely motor neuron or visual stimulation, a profound bottom-up effect occurs: heart rate variability and blood pressure normalize, stress reactions subside more quickly, and the body naturally returns to a state of safety and balance.
Deactivation of the amygdala
The amygdala, the brain's "alarm center," is often overactivated during stress and trauma. While visual methods target top-down regulation through cognitive load, the handpan works more directly on the limbic system. The sounds, which are perceived as positive and safe, create a resonance that dampens the amygdala's hyperactivity. This not only creates distraction but also establishes a genuine, calming counterpoint—particularly valuable for people suffering from hyperarousal or inner tension.
Memory reconsolidation
Memories are "stored" anew each time they are recalled. This process of reconsolidation is particularly healing when it takes place in an emotionally safe and positive context. Pan Balance uses the handpan as precisely this element: The traumatic memory is not only embedded in a safe framework, but is also linked to a calming, positive sensory experience. This allows the memory to integrate not only as "past," but also to take on a new, relieving meaning.