by David Gibson | Nov 15, 2016 | Student Research, Voice, Toning, Chant and Mantra
This is a detailed exploration of connecting with nature, specifically sounding with trees. A historical narrative is included. Sounding with the Trees: Trees are Sound Relationships “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to...
by David Gibson | Nov 15, 2016 | Student Research, Voice, Toning, Chant and Mantra
This paper discusses the practice of Nadi Shodana, a type of Pranayana restorative breathing technique. The purpose of Nadi Shodhana is to clean and purify the channels. These channels are a part of the subtle body. In the Yoga tradition it is said there are over...
by David Gibson | Nov 15, 2016 | Student Research, Voice, Toning, Chant and Mantra
This paper explains how to integrate pranayama breathing into sound healing practice. Two types are described. Prana is a term used in Yoga to explain the vital life-force energy within the subtle body. Yama means control or restraint. Some say the actual suffix is...
by David Gibson | Nov 10, 2016 | Physiology, Chakras, Auras, Student Research
This paper explores the relationship of sound, color and the chakras. I wanted to do some deeper investigation on the relationship between sound, color, and the chakras. One of the most evident relationships is that there are 7 colors in the rainbow, 7 notes in...
by David Gibson | Nov 10, 2016 | Sound Healing Instruments, Student Research
History and uses of the Native American Flute. The Native American flute has been reported as the third oldest instrument dating back 60,000 years. Most flutes were made of an organic material such as cedar, cane bamboo or reed. River reed was used to make flutes...
by David Gibson | Nov 10, 2016 | Student Research, Voice, Toning, Chant and Mantra
Yantras are the maps of consciousness, geometric forms that were visualized by yogis in deep states of meditation when they tried to experience and understand the subtle vibrations within their own bodies and the cosmos. When you look at a yantra, it makes a huge...
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