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We did it! The April training was fabulous

4/26/2018

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I feel very privileged to have been the trainer, mentor, and sound therapist for nine amazing students who participated in my training program April 13–15, 2018. 

We became dear friends and learned much.

As the weekend unfolded, it became increasingly apparent how compassionate these participants are, and how keen they are to learn new ways of helping others. I threw them into the deep end with some fairly challenging exercises, and they didn’t flinch. We co-created luscious soundscapes and much love. As Jonathan Goldman says, “The true sound of healing is love.”

For me, the high point was Sunday morning when we traveled to Gonzales Observatory and held our Sacred Eagle Sound Ceremony overlooking the ocean. As we began to chant, deer came by, birds sang, and eagles circled overhead. It was pure magic, taking us on a journey to spiritual realms that cannot be expressed in words.

By the end of the weekend, I noticed a visible change in each person. They had arrived tired, with the cares of the world on their shoulders. They left with twinkling eyes, renewed energy, softer smiles. For me, this is such rewarding work. I’m grateful that my students make it possible.

Now they are back at home doing their practicums, which include such things as personal practice of toning, humming, soul singing, and chanting the Seven Sounds of Love. In addition, some are offering healing sound sessions and some are doing group sound baths.

Already one student has reported, “I brought my bowls to my office and have been playing them every day, making a deeper connection to each of them. It’s like having a conversation with dear, trusted friends.” I can’t wait to hear more about that!


Here is what the April students want you to know:

What a blessed experience! When folks have been asking about the course, I have found myself fumbling for words to convey the power, the love, the transformation. I just loved the outdoor experience. That, and my personal sound bath, were peak moments in my life. —Jacqueline Gautier, RCC,
Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist, Nanaimo, BC

This is powerful personal work and a joyful, unique heart-opening experience. —Sherrill Miller, Intuitive Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Victoria, BC

The voice is so powerful. Having my name sung to me was very healing. —Shelley Chamberland, Burnaby, BC

A perfect blend of receiving and practicing the techniques. Kaasay is a gifted intuitive leader. I have so many beautiful sounds in my head and heart now. —Kristin Mabry, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Mountainside Wellness, Juneau, AK

I learned to listen within; to allow my voice and heart to open. It was one of the best experiences of my year. —Kelbey Saruk, Sound Artist, Music Producer, Yoga Teacher, Vancouver, BC

It was the most wonderful journey I’ve ever experienced. A highly-recommended sound experience, with crystal bowls, mantra and voice. —Kathy DeKramer, Yoga Therapist, Aurora, CO

I am still floating on a cloud. I have been chanting/singing every morning. It makes my soul sing. I feel completely serene and at peace. —Becky Nakamura, Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Waves of Ki Energy Work, Calgary, AB

I experienced visions of unity and much release during my personal sound bath. Try it. You’ll like it! —Peg McKnight, Sound Therapist, Choose Happy Vibes, Yucaipa, CA

Amazing training! The three-day workshop with Kaasay was inspiring and transformational. What was so great was the hands-on experiential approach. I gained a new awareness of creating a healing space with alchemical crystal bowls and a deep connection with my authentic voice. Much gratitude, Kaasay! —Elaine Ohama, Educator, Everyday Ceremonialist and Heart-Centered Coach, Calgary, AB

Your next sound therapy training opportunity is July 13–15 at the Sound Sanctuary in beautiful Victoria, BC!

In harmony,
Kaasay (Nancy Watters)
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Harness Your Heart's Energy—Part One

4/19/2018

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Did you know that crystal singing bowls can be used to produce "physiological coherence"? The bowls emit pure sine waves that wash through the body and entrain heart rate, breathing rate and brain waves to healthy, calming frequencies.


I’ve been studying the extensive scientific research of the HeartMath Institute and am excited to see the intersection between their work and mine. I find their simple tools an excellent way to boost the power of the sound therapy that I do. For example, I guide people in the Quick Coherence Technique while they are listening to Alchemy™ Crystal Bowl frequencies.

Your heart generates a series of electromagnetic pulses that creates the largest electromagnetic field in the body. It’s about 60 times greater in amplitude (ECG) than brain waves (EEG). The magnetic component is around 5,000 times stronger than that produced by the brain. It is not impeded by tissues and can be measured several feet away from the body.

This energy is transmitted to your brain and to every cell in your body. Your heart’s energy field interacts with other people’s, producing cardio electric communication. You can use simple, quick techniques to teach the heart to synchronize and calm all your bioenergetic systems. And your state of calm will affect those around you.

WHAT IS "COHERENCE"? AND HOW DOES IT HELP YOU?

Physiological coherence is when there is synchronization between heartbeat ECG and alpha rhythms in the EEG, as well as harmonious activity of the body’s subsystems including the endocrine systems and the two branches of the autonomic nervous system. The time interval between each heartbeat varies in a complex manner.

These variations in electromagnetic energy, sound pressure, and blood pressure waves are “felt” by every cell in the body. Invoking positive emotions increases coherence. Coherence is made visible when the heart shows sine wave patterns in its rhythms.

Coherence increases efficiency in fluid exchange, filtration, and absorption between the capillaries and tissues, as well as increased ability of the cardiovascular system to adapt to circulatory demands, resulting in increases system-side energy efficiency and conservation of metabolic energy. Increased coherence is also associated with improved cognitive performance, mental clarity, emotional stability, stress reduction, positive attitudes, blood pressure reductions, reduced depression. Coherence can happen spontaneously during sleep and deep relaxation. It can also be taught.

Next time I’ll teach you how to create coherence in your own heart and mind.

In harmony,
Kaasay (Nancy Watters, MA, RCC)

From “The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People”, Rolin McCraty, PhD, 2003, HeartMath Institute
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Sound-Induced Altered States of Consciousness

4/4/2018

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Since 2010 I’ve been using Alchemy™ Crystal Singing bowls for meditation, toning, relaxation, group sound baths, and individual therapy sessions. During the course of giving over 100 community presentations, I learned about the effects of the bowls by asking participants about their experiences. The settings were diverse, including a pain center, a cancer care center, adults with disabilities program, children’s programs, churches, meditation groups and yoga classes.

People consistently described their experiences in similar terms—they said they felt mesmerized, like they were floating, in a timeless state, transported to other realms. Some had visions of coloUrs and light. Most said they became deeply relaxed, almost asleep, but still conscious. They said their experiences of profound peace and joy couldn’t really be described in words. This piqued my curiosity. Was there any research about sound-induced altered states of consciousness? As it turns out, yes!

Lyz Cooper MA, MSc, FICNM, Founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, conducted experiments and reported her results in Sound Affects: Sound Therapy, Altered States of Consciousness and Improved Health and Wellbeing. Her subjects' experiences mirrored the effects that my participants described. Especially strong and statistically significant effects included transcendence of time and space, feelings of joy, muscle relaxation, slow steady breathing, a feeling of floating, visual imagery, and heightened insights. She compared the effects of live acoustic sound with recordings of the same. The live music seemed to be more emotionally moving, while the recorded music evoked deeper introspection. The sample size was very small, so further investigation is needed.

WHAT IS MEANT BY "ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS"?

Consciousness is the awareness people have of themselves and the environment around them. Different states of consciousness include alert wakefulness, relaxed, sleeping, dreams, meditation, trance, hypnosis and unconsciousness. Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs) are temporary changes associated with different brainwave frequencies. Everyone cycles through various brainwave frequencies continuously, so various states of consciousness happen naturally. ASCs may also be induced by illness, drugs, meditation, sound, and hypnosis.

Sound therapists make use of various sound frequencies to entrain clients to specific brainwave states. These brainwave states create specific effects (see chart). They help clients relax, reduce anxiety, get better sleep, increase mental clarity, and increase energy. There are biofeedback tools that show what brainwaves are being emitted. And there are simple tools that measure coherence between brainwaves and heart rate. This coherence greatly enhances health. More on that next time!

Interested in seeing how crystal bowls work for you? Book an appointment for a consultation or sound therapy session.
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    Nancy A. Watters, MA, is an expert sound therapist, professional singer, psychotherapist and Reiki master. 

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