Sound Energy Therapy / Sound Healing

Sound is fast regaining its place as the pre-eminent healing modality. Having been first used by the ancients, sound therapy has undergone a period of re-discovery and is now poised to reveal the intricacies of healing both at the cellular and psychological levels.

Fundamental  principles of sound healing

The most important principle of sound healing may be considered Resonance, a word with several implications. In the context of human healing, resonance can be described as the frequency of vibration that is natural to a specific organ or body system (such as the heart or the respiratory system). This innate frequency is known as the prime resonance.

At the cellular level, all cells emit sound frequencies as a consequence of their metabolic processes. Further, there is an interaction between the cells' own sounds and those  imposed by the environment, including sound healing devices. The resonance principle implies cellular absorption of the healing sounds that are introduced and/or their harmonics. In sound healing, resonance principles are engaged to re-harmonize cells that have been imprinted with disruptive frequencies. Such troublesome imprints may have been a result of toxic substances, emotional traumas, pathogens, or long-term exposure to noise pollution.

Another explanation of how sound triggers the healing response is via cellular ion channels. Situated within a cellular membrane, ion channels are the means by which the cell receives nourishment and communicates with neighboring cells.  In dysfunctional cells, it is believed that some of these vital channels are shut down causing cells literally to fall asleep. In this hypothesis, sound opens the closed channels, supporting the cell to awaken and resume normal functioning and replication.

Through the current flourishing of research in the field, today the ancient art of sound healing is rapidly developing into a new and honored science. There is now a mass of research into the healing benefits of ultrasound, including its use in breaking up kidney stones and shrinking tumors.  In addition, infrasound and audible sound are now also recognized as having immense healing properties.

The role of cymatics in sound healing

Sound creates a dynamic mandala-like pattern in every water molecule of your physical body; and, since the body is 75% water, the effect on your whole system is quite effective.  When we consider the findings of Dr. Emoto which demonstrate that our conscious intention changes the very structure of water, it becomes clear how sound and intention create extraordinary changes in body and consciousness.

Cymatics, the study of wave phenomena, is a science pioneered by Swiss medical doctor and natural scientist, Hans Jenny (1904-1972). For 14 years, he conducted experiments animating inert powders, pastes, and liquids into life-like, flowing forms which mirror patterns found throughout nature, art and architecture. What's more, all of these patterns were created using simple sine wave vibrations (pure tones) within the audible range. Thus we see a physical representation of vibration, how sound manifests into form through the medium of various materials. "In the beginning was the word..." takes on a whole new meaning while looking at these experiments!

About the practitioner:

Philippe Garnier is an accomplished sound practitioner who recalibrates and realigns the energy centers of the body through the use of sound.  In this way, he assists in the release of unwanted blocks and helps restore the individual to an ideal state of balance in body, mind and spirit. Philippe's primary healing instruments are Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls and untempered, "true scale" Tuning Forks. Both create vibrating frequencies that, when combined with a comprehensive engagement of subtle healing energies, cleanse, balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. 

Facilitated by the sacred sound of the Crystal Singing Bowls and Tuning Forks, we can reach deep into the subconscious and gain access to the Divine universal energy field, finding clarity of mind as well as physical and emotional healing.  Sound Energy Therapy improves and transforms a range of conditions, including chronic illness, allergies, compulsive behavioral patterns, trauma, grief, and much more.

Originally from Paris, Philippe Garnier has been initiated into sacred ceremony and practice in a variety of Native American traditions. After experiencing deep personal transformation through his own participation in these modalities, Philippe pursued intensive training in Energy Healing and Sound Therapy.  For the past several years he has worked extensively with the Amazonian curranderos, training in techniques that facilitate healing of the soul and body.  Philippe's work is also very much influenced by John Beaulieu, N.D., PhD., an advanced and original researcher into many aspects of sound healing.   Many other teachers have also contributed to Philippe's broad-based education in the healing application of sound. He shares this expertise with the public through the organization he co-founded and directs:  

Sage Center For The Healing Arts in Woodstock, NY.

Offering Group Healing Sound Energy Therapy 

Healing Crystal sound frequencies generate vibrations that stimulate the etheric body as well as the physical body.   The sound of the Crystal Bowls helps the client reach a Still Point, open to receiving physical and emotional healing.   

After an alignment (either in a private of a group session), not only is one centered and internally re-organized, anxiety is also reduced and a sense of inner peace and balance rises in consciousness.  Refreshment and revitalization is the gift of a session.  It is a worthwhile gift to self or others.

Scientific Studies and documented benefits of a Sound Session:  

·  Modifies breathing rate and depth, heart rate, and blood pressure.

·  Triggers endorphin release, which improves mood and lessens pain.

·  Modifies release of stress hormones.

·  Enhances immunity.

·  Relieves or lessens depression and anxiety.

·  Calms presurgical and postoperative stress.

·  Accelerates tissue repair and helps with pain management.

·  Equalizes activity between the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

·  Provides a deep state of relaxation almost immediately.

·  Relieves stress and allows your body to do its natural healing process.

·  Corrects imbalances in the energetic body.

·  Balances your nervous system.

·  Improves brain functioning and mental clarity.

·  Will uncover emotions to stimulate growth, development and transformation.

·  Enhances dream work or meditation.

·  Help with insomnia, addiction, lack of focusing.

·  Tune the body and the auric field to resonate in harmony with the world around us and Facilitates wholeness.

Favorite Sound Links: 

www.soundsforhealing.com

Peter Blum lives in Woodstock, New York, where he maintains a private practice in neo-Ericksonian hypnosis, and shamanic sound healing.

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