Sound is linked to the physical body by the eighth and tenth cranial nerves.
· These carry sound impulses through the ear and skull to the brain.
· Motor and sensory impulses are then sent along the vagus nerve to the throat, larynx, heart and diaphragm.
· The human body also has its own rhythmic patterns and there is growing evidence that rhythms of the heart, the brain, and other organs enjoy a special synchronicity.
· Disturbances in these rhythms can create illness and disease.
· Sound can also be used to help the body regulate the hormone levels, helping to control muscle spasms, reduce pain, and reduce stress in heart patients.
· Sound and music can evoke a range of emotions from sadness to joy, and can be used to moderate feelings of anger or depression.
· When sound is used with imagery and visualization, moods and physical sensations can change rapidly.
· Combining music, sounds, imagery, and breathing can bring about strong emotional releases and also help to connect with the unconscious mind. Top
How does Sound Therapy work?
Studies conducted by sound therapies have shown that certain sounds can slow the breathing rate and create a feeling of overall well-being. Sound can also change the skin temperature, reduce blood pressure and muscle tension, and influence brain waver frequencies. Sound travel from one source to another as waves. Each sound has its own velocity and intensity, a frequency, pitch ad wavelength.
The intensity of the vibration, or the loudness of sound, ismeasured in units called decibels. Although volume in a factor, it is not necessary that one be consciously aware of a sound
for it to have an effect because sound creates a response in the entire body, not just the ear. Resonance also has an effect on the body, mind & spirit.
Resonance refers to the physical phenomenon in which different frequencies of sound (different pitches) stimulate the body to vibrate in different areas.
1. Lower sound resonates in the lower part of the body.
2. High sound resonates in the higher parts of the body. Top
Positive physical effects of sound and music on the human body.
1. Speeds up the body’s metabolism
2. Helps blood pressure & Circulation
3. Helps the digestive system
4. Creates changes in breathing patterns
5. Increases muscular activity
6. Effects the nervous system
7. Creates a natural trance
8. Sound effects every atom & every cell. Top
About Crystal Therapy
Crystal healing has been around for many years, it was used by the Ancient Egyptians, the Bible has over 200 references to crystals.
The word crystal is derived from the Greek for ice, they believed that crystals were so frozen that they were beyond thawing. Crystals are made up of minerals from the earth and have been formed over millions of years.
Crystals emit energy, many of you may be aware of quartz crystals that are used to operate clocks, watches etc. We get the energies from the crystal into the body by using the chakras. We all have chakras within our body, they are wheels of energy, the body has many lines of energy flowing throughout it and where these lines cross 21 times there is a major chakra, these are located down the centre of the body. Crystals are placed on the body over the chakra, they may also be placed in other areas of the body, especially if there is a problem such as an injured shoulder or neck problems.
A crystal healer also works within the aura or the energy field surrounding the body and will use crystals and crystal wants to treat the aura. Top |
