Sounds like…
Sound is a powerful healing modality. Healing traditions around the world have accessed the inner pharmacy through the vehicle of sound. In order to appreciate the effect sound has on us, just imagine for a moment, the sound of fingernails screeching against the chalkboard, the metal on metal sound of a car crash, or the sound of blurry music emanating from the car next to you at a stoplight. For most of us, these sounds send shivers of unpleasurable feelings throughout our bodies, affecting our nervous and hormonal systems. Sound can also be used to heal. The sound of your lover, whispering sweet nothings into your ear, and inspiring piece of music, or a soothing, lullaby, can arise completely different physiological responses.
Sounds that heal are called primordial sounds. Primordial sounds, are vibrations of nature, which are more subtle than words or language. The breath of the wind, the cadence of rain, or the sound of waves crashing against the shore are examples of primordial sounds. These sounds of nature remind us of our essential nature. Take a moment to close your eyes and listen to the sounds outside your window, just with your attention, what sounds in nature can you hear?
Mantras are primordial sounds that express the fundamental vibration of language. When used in silent meditation mantra serve as vehicles to quiet the mind and expand awareness. When chanted allowed mantra can direct sound vibrations to areas in the body that need healing. This technique is the basis of chanting, toning and mantra meditation techniques.
Primordial sounds awaken the energy centers of the body. There are classical primordial sounds, that can be verbally toned to direct healing energy through attention and intention to specific areas of the body. Each energy center (Chakra) or nerve plexus in the body can be enlivened and balanced by toning its corresponding sound.
Base of the spine This energy center is associated with our basic survival needs activating this level within our attention. Reminds us of our immediate immutable connection to the source of primordial energy within ourselves. The color of this chakra is red and the sound is LAM.
Reproductive organs This center is associated with our basic biological energy. When we activate this level of our attention we can use this powerful force to consciously create happiness and success in our lives. The color of the chakra is orange and the sound is VAM.
Solar plexus The center is associated with our intentions and desires. When we live in this level with our attention, we can use our inherit power to manifest our desires in the world. The color of this chakra is yellow and the sound is RAM.
Heart center The center is associated with our compassion and love for those in our life. When energy is freely flowing in this area our relationships express are openhearted connectedness with the whole of creation. The color of this chakra is green and the sound is YAM (yum!)
Throat The center is associated with our expression in the world. When we live in the center through attention and intention, we are able to effortlessly express our unique talents. The color of this chakra is blue and the sound is HAM
Brow This is our insight center. When the energy is freely flowing on this level we understand the deepest significance of all events in our lives, and become capable of envisioning fulfillment. The color of this chakra is indigo and the sound is OM.
Crown of the head. This center represents the connection between our individual and universal aspects. When energy is moving without restriction on this level, we never lose awareness of our spiritual nature even while functioning in time bound awareness. The color of this chakra is violet and the sound is AUM
When you have a half hour, spend time with the meditation video, both visualizing the chakra you are toning and feel the vibration of your sound as you move through the primordial sounds.
