I bought a zoo. Kidding. I bought a GONG.

by Barry Raccio

"Sound is the force of creation, the true whole. Music then, becomes the voice of the great cosmic oneness and therefore the optimal way to reach this final state of healing. " -- Hazrat Inayat Khan
The idea of healing with sound isn't new; like many ancient practices it's taken we modern humans a bit of time to catch on to its benefits. Geneticists have decoded the musical expression of our DNA; NASA meanwhile, recorded the sounds of planets and even a "singing" comet (European Space Agency Rosetta Probe, 2014). Little surprise that our bodies produce a positive response to therapeutic sound.
Science defines Theta waves as those that fall between 4-7Hz and occur during (REM) sleep and also in deep meditation. The sound(s) produced by a gong most often elicits Theta waves in the brain. This brings you to a state of consciousness that is almost dreamlike as the sound waves in both hemispheres of your brain sync together (called brain-wave entrainment) -- leading to improved focus, elevated endorphin levels, greater immune and glandular function and less stress.
The more I studied and experienced the power of this unique healing modality, the more I realized I wanted to incorporate sound healing into both my personal practice and in guided meditations with my students. The energy of our planet is in flux as we transition from the old to the new and these energetic shifts impact us daily. Sound healing is another powerful method available to us to bring us back to our divine center.
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