Everything in this world we live in is vibrating, and if look deeper, everything is a vibration. Concepts such as the Big Bang, the butterfly effect, and even meditation are based on the properties of energy and vibrations. By observing these properties, we also come to the principles of using sound and vibrations in therapeutic ways.
These are not new principles. It is theorized that the didgeridoo, used by Australian aboriginal people, has been used for sound healing for over 40,000 years. This roughly coincides with the emergence of modern humans – one of the most notable features being spoken language. Ancient Egyptians recognized the power of sound and built pyramids to generate specific frequencies. Ancient Chinese and Indian cultures recognized the power of the sound. The Chinese symbol for medicine is identical to the symbol for music, but with two flags above it – possibly a depiction of tuning forks. Knowledge of Ayurveda is often found in the form of hymns in the Vedas. Both of these cultures use bronze bells in temples and sacred spaces to help cleanse the air. In fact, most religions and cultures utilize bells. Songs of praise, prayers, chants, and mantras are all practiced for their vibrational effects. Ancient Greeks used the power of sound. Pythagoras and his followers calculated harmonics of strings and other mathematical components of music. Hippocrates is even quoted to say “Music is medicine.” ...<<<Read More>>>...
