The Times They Are A Changing

Science now agrees that music (certain kinds) can be very healing to people. So, it’s no longer a mystical, pie-in-the-sky sort of “new age” mumbo-jumbo idea. Who would have guessed? But, it’s happening more and more as science and spiritualism begin to meld together. The types of music that seem to benefit people, varies from person-to-person. A loved song can reduce stress, take the mind away from pain, bring the mood up,

Colorado State University researchers found that Parkinson and stroke sufferers walked steadier and with better balance when they did it to a strong rhythm (music or metronome). Michael H. Thaut, PHD (Colorado State University’s Director of Biomedical Research in Music) says that Rhythm has a powerful organizing effect on motor skills, helping to synchronize movement almost immediately. Science has shown music to lower heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure.

Hindus and Buddhists have used (sound) mantras for eons. Here are some of them.

OM: (OHM or AUM) According to Hindu believe, Om is the sound of creation. The sound is repeated in a full mouth, slow chant. It is used centering and balancing as well as a healing tool and for clearing spaces of negativity.

HU: The Sufis believe this to be the sound of God. As does the OM sound, it raises the vibration of the utterer as well as the surrounding space.

FREE FORM TONING: Sit comfortably and tone with what ever comes out of your mouth in long chanting syllables. This is a more personalized sound therapy. It is said to release negative energy within the body, such as pent up emotions, pains, fears or memories. This will balance the body, mind and spirit.

For more information and scientific proof of vibrational energy of sound healing go to Energy Healing Info.

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