Sound healing is one of the oldest and most natural forms of healing dating back to the dawn of civilisation. There has been a long association between Healing and Sound. In Tibetan religious rituals the sounds of bowls, bells and voices have been used for centuries.
Ancient Sound healing and Chanting
It is suggested their belief was that the resonance of these various sound sources had a healing effect at an energy level on the body; physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Drums and sounds from other rhythmic instruments along with dance and chants formed an integral part of different rituals in many parts of the world.
In Christian and other traditions priests, nuns and monks used and continue to use sounds from ringing bells to organ music sometimes accompanied by choirs of singing voices. The atmosphere generated in a large acoustic temple or church can seem almost heavenly and perhaps this has a healing effect physically, emotionally, mentally and particularly at a spiritual level.
In Christian and other traditions priests, nuns and monks used and continue to use sounds from ringing bells to organ music sometimes accompanied by choirs of singing voices. The atmosphere generated in a large acoustic temple or church can seem almost heavenly and perhaps this has a healing effect physically, emotionally, mentally and particularly at a spiritual level.
Albert Einstein and Waves
Albert Einstein is quoted as saying; “We are sound and light waves operating at a much slower vibration, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned into the cosmos. We are souls dressed up in sacred biochemical garments and our bodies are the instruments through which our souls play their music” ...Albert Einstein.
That is why it is important that our bodies stay healthy. Our body is the envelope or our soul. If our body is in tatters how must our soul feel and vice versa?
That is why it is important that our bodies stay healthy. Our body is the envelope or our soul. If our body is in tatters how must our soul feel and vice versa?
Nikola Tesla and Energy and Vibration
Nikola Tesla is quoted as saying; “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration”...Nikola Tesla.
Egyptians and Sound Healing
Some people believe that sound healing as a modality and therapy may have been used in the promotion of physical and emotional health of the human body and that historically for centuries has been rooted deep within the healing methods of ancient cultures and civilizations since the dawn of man. It is reported that in ancient Egypt the Egyptians had great knowledge about the power of sound healing vibrations and used sacred mantras and vowel sounding chanting during healing ceremonies believing that this invoked sacred powers. Much is written also about the use of similar sound healing methods by the ancient Greeks, African, Amazonian and many other tribal communities.
North America Indians Music and Singing
The indigenous Indians of North America used percussion instruments such as drums and rattles along with solo and group choral singing in many of their rituals and ceremonies including special healing ceremonies. They would perform ancestral songs through music and dance based on their spiritual traditions and beliefs and in this way shared their stories and customs passing these on to younger generations. Many of these ancient customs are still in existence today.
Tibetan Monks and Singing Bowls
Similarly Tibetan monks used and still use the power of sound quite extensively with their vocal chanting and mantras in prayer like rituals combining this with sound healing instruments including various sized gongs, bells, rattles and Tibetan singing bowls. Tibetan monks are not unique in using this combination. Like many others they would appear to have deep beliefs in a connection between the power of sound and music vibrations and the inner healing of body, mind and especially the spirit.
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How can sound healing heal?
Using a sound healing instrument, sound vibrations are created and emitted from the bowl, gong, tuning fork, voice etc. The person’s body is receiving actual vibrations from the instrument, the music and sound is helping to relax the person but more importantly the therapist is working with intent and empathy. If you would like to know more about this online sound healing course click the link below.
