Sound Healing, Energy Healing, Meditation, Spiritual Healing/Growth, Personal Growth.

Tibetan Sound Healing: Sound Energy Healing With Tibetan Bowls

by Diane Mandle Certified Sound Healer

Sound Healing is an effective and proven modality that uses vibrational sound to help reduce stress, alter consciousness and create a deep sense of peace, well being and better health. Sound has also been shown to be a vital part of the healing process for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and side effects especially for pain relief management.

During our waking state, the normal frequency of our brain waves is that of Beta. Sound tools entrain the brain to move into the deeper Alpha and Theta brain wave frequencies. These are the frequencies that induce deep meditative and peaceful states, clarity of mind and intuition. Modern medicine can now measure and thus confirm the practice of sound as a means to promote healing. (see sound healing questions answered for more info on this) Thus, sound is a type of energy medicine that creates the sacred space in which people can heal from stress disorders, pain, depression, the emotional roller coaster and more. .

I believe in integrated health services so in addition to the vibrational healing initiated by sound, my sessions include Polarity therapy, visualizations and life coaching. This combination creates a true body, mind, spirit connection so vital to natural healing. Polarity is a gentle type of energetic healing modality that uses healing hands on meridian points, for foot reflexology and craniosacral techniques. It promotes chakra healing, removes dark energy and strongly refers to the clients inner wisdom to help in the healing process.

How does it work?
Ancient instruments, including Tibetan singing bowls are 'struck and sung' in specific rhythmic patterns to create vibrational sound harmonics at the frequency of "AUM" or "OM". This sound frequency known as that of Perfection impacts the sympathetic nervous system as your brain waves synchronize to the vibrations of the bowls. The harmonic vibrations engage the relaxation reflex and slow down the respiratory, brain and heart rate and disrupt the pain reflex creating a deep sense of well being. Some toning, biofeedback and visualization is integrated into your session.

What are the benefits?
Among the many are relief from pain, stress- related conditions and the ability to alter ones consciousness. It is an integral part of healing the effects of chemotherapy, reduces pain and discomfort from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression, After sessions clients experience improved memory, clarity, vitality and the ability to take action. Many report out of body experiences, a deep sense of tranquility, sleep soundly and feel the effects of the treatment for several days.

What are sessions like?
Sessions last one hour and take place fully clothed on a mat on the floor. Bowls are placed and played all around your body, head and on your charkras(energy centers). Clients are asked to wear comfortable clothing without buttons, zippers or jewelry. After the session you are offered a refreshing drink before you go home.

What is a Distance Session?
For those who live outside the area, we use the telephone with headphones for effective sound healing sessions that include visualization. Call or email me for more information.

How many sessions will I need?
I recommend as a minimum, 4 weekly consecutive sessions followed by 2 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart. It takes at least 4 weeks to change a habit or form a new one. The first couple of sessions often produce energetic and physical discharge the releasing of blocks, stressors and toxins. They allow us to also develop a trusting relationship so you can better relax and receive the maximum benefits of the session. The next several sessions are dedicated to strengthening and anchoring you to the sound of the bowls creating a strong alignment focused on your particular area of need. I also introduce some focused dialog and/or visualizations that allows you to get in touch with areas of challenge or positive intentions while you are in an 'altered state'. This creates a strong mind/body connection and improves the ability to heal. After the initial sessions we eveluate your progress and needs. In order to maintain this alignment, most people benefit from a tune up visit several times a year..

Can people who feel fine benefit from a session?
Yes, very much so. People have used the Tibetan Bowls for centuries to alter their consciousness and attain deeper meditative states. Many clients also treat themselves to a session to gain clarity on an issue, re-vitalize and just feel great and even more connected to the universe.

Should I do anything between sessions?
Drink water, pay attention to shifts that occur and listen to the CD of the bowls or play your bowl if you have one. Other recommendations are offered on an individual basis.

What is the cost of a session?
This depends on the number of sessions you have. Please call for more information.

Diane Mandle is certified in Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing through the State of California and Sacred Sound Workshops. Based in Southern California, she maintains a private practice offering an integrated system for healing which includes Sound and Polarity Therapy, Toning, and Visualization. Diane conducts educational presentations, keynotes and concerts nationwide on healing using the Himalayan bowls. Her CD "Return to OM" and her EBook/DVD “Ancient Sounds for a New Age: Introduction to Himalayan Sacred Sound Instruments” are available on her website. Diane can be reached at 760-944-3441 or info@soundenergyhealing.com.

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More about Tibetan Singing Bowls

Source: www.bodhisattva.com

According to Tibetan oral tradition, the existence of singing bowls dates back to the time of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni (560 - 480 B.C.). The tradition was brought from India to Tibet, along with the teachings of the Buddha, by the great tantric master Padmasambhava in the 8th century A.D.

Singing bowls produce sounds which invoke a deep state of relaxation which naturally assists one in entering into meditation, the ultimate goal being enlightenment. They are a quintessential aid to meditation, and can be found on private Buddhist altars, and in temples, monasteries and meditation halls throughout the world.

A metallurgical analysis, done by the British Museum in London, reveals that the instruments are made of a 12-metal alloy consisting of silver, nickel, copper, zinc, antimony, tin, lead, cobalt, bismuth, arsenic, cadmium and iron. Now a lost art, it appears that this quality of bell bowl cannot be reproduced today.

In addition to their traditional usage for meditation, Tibetan singing bowls are used for deep relaxation, stress reduction, holistic healing, Reiki, chakra balancing, and World music. Many people find that the rich blend of harmonic overtones which the bells produce have a direct affect upon their chakras.

Playing the bells usually causes an immediate centering effect. The tones set up a "frequency following response" that creates a balancing left/right brain synchronization. Meditating on the subtle sounds of the Tibetan singing bowl tunes one in to the universal sound within and without..

Previously used in Tibet for meditation and ceremonial purposes, Tibetan Singing Bowls are struck with a padded mallet or rubbed around the rim with a playing mallet to produce a fascinating blend of harmonic resonance's and rich overtones.

The Tibetan Singing Bowls offered by Bodhisattva Trading Co., Inc., are antiques from the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet, and are between 100 and 400 years old.

Each special bowl has been personally selected in the Himalayas by Tibetan musicologist and recording artist Rain Gray who has been collecting, researching and recording Tibetan Singing Bowls for over 27 years.

Our Tibetan Singing Bowls are Master-quality®, meaning they have passed our stringent quality control standards for:
• age,
• beauty,
• ease and smoothness of playing,
• balance of sounds,
• sound volume, and
• long lasting sustain.

Of the tens of thousands of bowls we test each year, only half of a percent (0.5%) achieve this standard.

Tibetan Singing Bowls come in sizes from under 4 inches to over 13 inches in diameter, and are available in seven different types. 

Source: www.bodhisattva.com