Sound and some music has can have a powerful effect on healing.
Conversely, we all know that some sounds or music can have a negative effect.
I know this to be true experientially, for many reasons, including the odd fact that whenever I get into a small twin engined plane the low-frequency, slightly mis-matched hum of the props puts me into a deep sleep inside of 5 minutes.
It is apparent that via EEG studies, we can see shifts in brain wave activity (post on brain waves here by exposing the subject to certain types of music and sounds. It seems we can use sound to assist in the down-regulation or relaxation process.
Furthermore, those who believe in Chakras (the seven energy centres of the body) know that we are able to “balance” each chakra with certain frequencies. This is where the Tibetan and crystal sound bowls come in.
Music as healing: The ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras of Samos, was reported to have used therapeutic sound by using music to treat physical and emotional maladies.
One of his biographers, Iambluchus, writes: “Pythagoras was of the opinion that music contributed greatly to health, if used in an appropriate manner… by using music in the place of medicine.”
“Music has the function of expanding our moment of presence.
It increases the time span of our consciousness.” – Ray Peat, PhD.
In our retreats, as well as my one-on-one and small group program, sound (alongside breath), plays an integral role.
These two have not only scientifically studies, but used for centuries by many cultures for their powerful effect.
