Cymatics. The power of vibration and sound to affect matter.
Τhe power of vibration to affect matter has been studied in great detail and is often referred to as Cymatics (from the Ancient Greek word for cyma - κύμα, meaning wave. The term was first introduced by Hans Jenny, a Swiss scientist. Typically a surface such that of a plate, diaphragm, or a membrane is vibrated and displacement of a material such as a paste placed on top is observed. Different patterns can be [...]
Sound Healing and Music Therapy
It is not easy to distinguish music therapy from sound healing. Sound healing is the use of basic sounds and vibrations for healing while music therapy could be an extension of sound healing. The art of combining sounds to make music. Music therapy can be quite a complex study and in universities it can take 4 years or more to graduate from such a study. There are two types [...]
Scientific study. Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being: An Observational Study
Authors Tamara L. Goldsby, PhD, Michael E. Goldsby, PhD, Mary McWalters, BA, ... First Published September 30, 2016 Research Article Poor mood and elevated anxiety are linked to increased incidence of disease. This study examined the effects of sound meditation, specifically Tibetan singing bowl meditation, on mood, anxiety, pain, and spiritual well-being. Sixty-two women and men (mean age 49.7 years) participated. Following the sound meditation participants reported significantly less [...]