Sacred Sounds, Healing Sounds
The use of sacred sounds for healing dates back to ancient civilizations worldwide. From chanting and mantra in Eastern cultures to the shamanic songs of Icaro in the Amazon Rain Forest, The effects of sound have been used to balance the mind, calm emotional disturbances, and heal even on the cellular level. The earliest known culture to use sound healing was the Aboriginal people of Australia who play the didgeridoo to heal broken bones, muscle tears, and other illnesses. However, only recently has sound healing gained traction in the United States and it’s in great part thanks to the pioneering research of sound healers like Jonathan and Andi Goldman.Jonathan Goldman first began his research into sound healing in the ‘80s, when the field was only beginning to gain popularity. Resources about the subject were limited to a few books and recordings. Today, after having worked a combined sixty years in the field, Jonathan and Andi Goldman report a noticeable shift. “Now, we are seeing...
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Now More Than Ever: Yoga as a Peace Practice
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