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Everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including our
bodies. Sound is vibration that can be translated by the delicate structures
of our inner ear, but it moves more than just those tiny receptors. It is
part of the spectrum of energetic vibrations that affect us on the mental,
physical, and spiritual levels. Long ago, shamans recognized the power of
sound when they first used chants and drumming to heal people. In ancient
Egypt, Greece, and India, the use of sound and music for healing was a highly
developed sacred science. Sonic vibration has been one way of experiencing
the energy of the universe for much of humanity’s history.
When the vibrations of our physical and spiritual bodies are out of harmony,
it can cause disease. Sound healing gently massages the molecules back into
the right places, clearing blockages and restoring harmony. Ancient healing
systems such as Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda associate specific
musical notes with subtle energy systems of the body, such as in yoga where
particular notes of music correspond to each of the seven chakras. In Tibet,
priests have long used bells and bowls over and around the body to tune and
clear the energy centers. Chimes and tuning forks are other tools that have
been used to heal not only the body but the energy in a room as well.
Knowing that sound has the power to heal, we should also try to remember that
sounds from modern life can have a negative effect. Choosing silence over
discord may help us maintain a state of equilibrium. As we seek soothing and
harmonizing sounds to surround us, we may be doing more than creating a balm
for the noise of the world. We may actually be performing an act of
self-healing that connects us with one of the most basic vibrations of the
universe.
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