sound healing

 

Sound, which is vibration with frequency, has been used in the healing arts for thousands of years.  Pythagoras extolled the power of the perfect fifth interval for healing. Taoist master Lao Tzu referred to this interval as the sound of universal harmony between forces of Yin and Yang. Many cultures and religions revere sound so deeply as to believe it called the universe into being. For the Hindus, all was dark and quiet in the universe until the first movement in the universe created the sound “AUM”, the mother tone containing the frequencies of all other tones.

 

Sound can be a direct path for shifting consciousness for the better, allowing greater intelligence, deepening relaxation, reducing stress and increasing creativity. We have the capability of improving our health and well being by using and understanding the power of sound.  Sound healing is a direct path to establishing new neurological networks that create conditions for increased happiness and health.  Because we literally hear with our skin, not just our eardrums, we truly “feel” music and it can be transformative on many levels.

 

crystal bowls in healing

As a sound healer, I hold the space with sound that allows my clients to explore and integrate their inner world. In my sound healing practice, I use a variety of instruments but my primary modality utilizes crystal bowls that are alchemically produced with gold and gemstones such as emerald, citrine and rose quartz.  The bowls range in size from 6 to 24 inches in diameter, the larger the bowl, the more reverberant.  All of the bowls are tuned to correspond to the notes associated with our energy centers or chakras. Because the bowls are made from nearly pure crystal, they amplify, transform and focus energy into the body.  The unique resonance of the bowls bypasses the intellect and permeates down to the cellular level.  So direct is the sound that it permits no distractions, causing one to concentrate on the wavering frequencies.  The sound is very clear and soothing as it directs your attention on your journey.

The harmony of the singing bowls transmits the peace of a sacred temple, as it creates a healing sanctuary for deep relaxation and meditation.  The sound waves produced by these pure crystal bowls provide an inner “sound massage”, releasing tension and stress held in the body, calming the mind and centering your focus.  These sacred sounds can have a profound effect on the body, mind and spirit.  Their alpha wave tones are a powerful vehicle for shifting awareness, accessing creative imagination and restoring inner harmony.