The Power of Sound By Jane Offer
Sound has always played a major part in ceremonies of ancient cultures, recognised as a powerful influence on all life down to the cellular level. They understood we listen with our ears yet hear with our whole body. Greek philosopher Pythagoras prescribed music as a therapy. He realised that music and number are intricately linked as a clear expression of Sacred Geometry. Science is now proving sound vibration has a profound effect on our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
“….music and number are intricately linked as a clear expression of Sacred Geometry.” and wellbeing. A study published by the National Institute of Health, revealed that music effectively reduces anxiety, stress and pain in
patients, and increases compassion and empathy in caregivers. Personally, I’m not musically inclined; I cannot play an instrument, have a terrible singing voice, sounding rather like a frog in a bucket and my musical taste stays firmly in the 1960s. However, in 1993 I was asked to be a trial client for one of the practitioners at our UK centre. Whilst I viewed it with scepticism, yet I’m always drawn to try new approaches to health, I presented myself for the experience. Little did I realise the profound and lasting effect this would have! The practitioner settled me comfortably on the floor and told me he would be playing a digeridoo for the session - I had seen a digeridoo but not heard one played. He held it about 5cm above my solar plexus chakra and began. The sound started quite low and slowly it built ripping through my body, evoking a deep and indescribable feeling of belonging.
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