How Does Sacred Sound Work

It is believed that each atom, molecule, cell, gland and organ of our bodies has its own unique frequency and dis-ease occurs when the unique frequency is altered due to internal or external influences i.e. chemical, emotional, physical or mental, etc. There is much scientific research currently taking place to identify the individual frequency of each aspect of the body in order to reproduce in some form these frequencies for the purpose of restoration of the correct or inherent original frequency. Research also shows that changes take place in the autonomic, immune, and endocrine, and neuropeptide systems through the use of sound or vibration and shows that every atom, molecule, cell, gland and organ of our bodies absorbs and emits sound at different frequencies.

The vibratory rate of the magnetic field of the earth oscillates at an average rate of 7.8 (cps), which is referred to as the ‘Schumann resonance’ and this predominant frequency of the earth’s magnetic field is also the same rate of the alpha-theta brainwave state, which is when we are relaxed, calm and open to creativity. It is only in the last century that scientific observations recognized that humans as well as all living life forms on this planet are attuned to the magnetic field of the planet. Observations from astronauts on both NASA and Russian space shuttles identified a ‘space sickness’ caused from prolonged absence from the influence of the magnetic field of the earth. In order to resolve this essential frequency the 7.8 cps was simulated inside the space shuttles using ‘magnetic field generators’. The result of this proved extremely successful and the astronaut’s optimum health was maintained. Sacred Sound Therapy also works with this amazing frequency and we have found that most sacred sound instruments vibrate within this frequency. This frequency has the wonderful capacity to take us easily into a deep state of relaxation where natural endorphins are released. Sacred sound allows us to enter easily into deep meditative state where we have both passive awareness and deeply relaxed and healing capacities.

We can see therefore that the magnetic field or vibrating field of the earth is just as important as sunlight in the maintenance of optimum health. This research clearly identifies the importance of vibrational medicine and therefore sacred sound therapy as being a important in the maintenance of optimum health. Optimum health occurs when our body, mind, heart and soul is vibrating in harmony at our natural and inherent resonant frequency. It is believed that each level of our being including the physical, mental, and emotional and spiritual bodies has a unique resonance. The resonance is the vibratory rate, which that aspect optimally vibrates and this includes the aura and chakras or energy vortices talked about by the Hindu masters. It is when one of the resonant frequencies of the body, mind heart or soul due to varying circumstances and events begins to vibrate out of sync which can lead to disease or illness. This then means that an imbalanced sound pattern or vibration has been established within one or more levels of our being.

It is with the use of sacred sound tools that the balancing frequency is projected via sympathetic resonance into the imbalanced area, restoring the natural harmonic pattern. The sacred sound tool allows the area of imbalance to be brought back into balance through a like vibration. The like vibration is the vibration, which matches the original frequency and is the frequency the area most naturally wants to vibrate at. Through the projection of the sacred sound tools pure vibrational sounds into the area of imbalance, the weak/dissonant frequency is transformed and optimum resonance restored.

Sacred sound also works through entrainment, which is a law of physics. The definition of Entrainment is the predisposition that two oscillating bodies will lock into phase so that they vibrate in harmony with one another. Entrainment therefore occurs when two or more rhythmic cycles come into synchronization. This amazing principles of entrainment is universal and can be found on many levels for example in chemistry, neurology, biology, medicine, astronomy etc.

It is interesting to note that Dutch scientist Christian Huygens in 1656 found that when he placed two unsynchronized clocks side by side, they began to gradually synchronize. He found that the precision of this was so accurate that not even mechanical intervention had the capacity to calibrate them quite so accurately. We can see from this relatively simple example of how a system responds to entrainment and this law of physics also applies to other more complex structures such as the brain. When the brain is presented with a stimulus, it emits an electrical charge in response and this is called a cortical evoked response. If presented with a repeating stimulus, the brain responds by synchronizing these electric cycles to the same rhythm. This is commonly called Frequency Following Response (or FFR). The stimulus itself can be nearly anything for example a physical vibration, a flash of light or a pulse of sound.

Brainwave Entrainment relates to the brain’s actual electrical response to rhythmic sensory stimulation, such as pulses of sound or light. When the brain is given a stimulus either through the eyes ears, eyes or another sense, it proceeds to then emit an electrical charge in response and this is referred to as being a cortical evoked response. These cortical evoked responses are electrical responses which travel throughout the brain and become those things that you see and hear etc.An example of this can be seen when the brain is presented with the beat of a drum that is rhythmic in nature and therefore a rhythmic stimulus. This rhythmic beat is reproduced in the brain in the form of electrical impulses. When the drum beat increases or decreases in speed but stays consistent the brain responds and synchronizes its own electrical cycles to the same rhythm of the Drum. This process is usually referred to as being a Frequency Following Response (or FFR). FFR is used in sacred sound therapy as the brainwaves are intimately linked to mental states of consciousness. An example of this through can be found when looking at the Theta brainwave frequency, where 4 Hz is associated with both sleep and deep meditative states. Therefore by working with a 4 Hz sound pattern would be extremely helpful in manifesting the sleep/meditative state within either your own and or a clients brain. This theory therefore can be worked with through the sacred sound experience in order to manifest particular qualities to the whole experience and thus stimulating particular FFR’s relating to specific mental states including relaxation, healing, creativity, grounding etc. The FFR is also linked to the creation deep spiritual states including deep meditation, lucid dreaming and moments of realization.

Part of the process of the electrical reaction within the structures of the brain comes from the synchronization of the two hemispheres of the brain. The left and right, which are associated with masculine and feminine attributes. The left-brain is linked to the masculine principle of reason, scientific proof and emotional objectivity. The right-brain is linked with the feminine principle of creativity, intuition and empathy. The sacred sound tools allow the two hemispheres to be balanced and come together for maximum or optimum health, transformation and advancement. Brain synchronization can take place with the use of two different frequencies i.e. 100 and 107 cps, which create a third frequency of 7 cps which stimulates a specific brainwave frequencies and creates the results of bringing the two hemispheres of the brain together so that they can vibrate in perfect harmony, on with the other. Therefore sacred sound through its powerful rhythmic vibration/sound can alter the brain wave frequency entraining harmonious frequencies. Dissonant vibrations can be replaced ensuring imbalanced areas locks into the rhythmic pattern and thus changing its vibratory rate. Sacred sound can balance the two hemispheres of the brain allowing equilibrium to be achieved.

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