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Pain Management with Crystal Singing Bowls

10/12/2016

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​November 6-12, 2016 is National Pain Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Pain Coalition of Canada (CPC).  Royal Jubilee Pain Clinic is sponsoring a therapeutic crystal bowl concert by Kaasay on November 4th, 1:30-3:00 pm.  All are welcome to experience this beautiful new and effective healing modality. It’s open to the public by donation. 
 
The CPC says, "Approximately 20% of Canadians suffer from chronic pain, creating a substantial burden on the individual and their family, health care system, and economy. Chronic pain conditions vary considerably in their etiology but it is generally agreed they all involve a complex combination of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. Due to this complexity, pain clinics that offer a wide array of interventions targeting multiple dimensions of pain are considered to be "the gold standard" for treating chronic pain." 
 
Options at the Victoria Pain Clinic include mindfulness meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, pool therapy, body tuning, art, Qi Gong, headache support groups, a pain education series, and three webinars by Neil Pearson.
 
How does sound therapy ease pain?  Briefly, sound is a physical vibration that penetrates the body.  It's used in ultrasound imaging, for example. Sound travels through the fluid parts of your body 4.5 times faster than it moves through the air and 12 times faster through your bones.  People are surprised at how much sensation they feel from crystal singing bowls.
 
When pure, calming sounds penetrate the body, the nervous system synchronizes to those soothing vibrations and generates less pain. Brain waves, heart rate and breathing also entrain to the calming frequencies.  In this way, sound quickly induces a hypnotic, meditative state. One young woman reported that it was the first time since she was traumatized as a little girl that she had been able to feel fully relaxed and safe.
 
Linda Cundiff, OT, Pain Clinic Coordinator said, "30 people gathered and were delighted at the strength of the bowls to vibrate their bodies and induce profound sense of relaxation and healing.  Many people said it was the first time that they truly calmed in a relaxation exercise. Your presence was warm and inviting and our audience appreciated your stories of healing and various directions and journeys the bowls had provided for you." 
 
Kaasay (Nancy Watters) has been doing sound healing sessions with crystal singing bowls for 6 years. She sees consistent results.  For example, BH whose knee pain had been bothering her for years was rid of it in one session.  As we began her session, she didn't even tell me was an issue, because she had assumed it would never go away. She is a masseuse and acupuncture therapist, and had tried everything.
 
BH reported, "I 'saw' energy and 'felt' pain being drawn out of my left knee (the knee had recently been 'stiff' and giving me difficulty when going down stairs). The release of pain was simultaneous with a crescendo of bowls and Nancy suddenly bursting into song... At that moment all the etheric energy around me (that had been moving longitudinally along my left side) was suddenly 'pulled' into an arrow shape toward and above Nancy, thus facilitating the release of pain and blocked chi from my knee."
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Why do the bowls irritate some people?

10/3/2016

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Why are some people irritated by the sound of crystal singing bowls?

​This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. 
 
There could be numerous reasons for adverse reactions. It’s like asking, "Why do I have a headache?" One must assess the total situation. For example, one woman told me of an experience she had while shopping. The sales person came to her with a large classic frosted bowl, put it next to her head and started to play it loudly. It instantly gave her a headache. This sales person was obviously not trained in the subtleties of using sound for healing. Placing a large bowl that close to the head without warning is definitely not a good technique!
 
Another situation is when people report that the bowls make their hearing aids squeal.
They may be using lower-priced hearing aids, or not have them set properly. I use two high quality hearing aids, and I never have problems with the bowl sounds.
 
To avoid irritating people with crystal singing bowls consider:
 
1) What type of bowls are you using? Classic Frosted (white) ones have one fundamental note, and not many overtones, so the sound can be harsher. Alchemy™ bowls have pure tones with many harmonic overtones that create a richly soothing effect.
 
2) How loudly are you playing the bowls? Try playing them softly, so that there is no buzzing. In my courses I teach a variety of subtle playing techniques.
 
3) How sensitive is the person's nervous system? Some people have very sensitive nervous systems from birth. They may also be extra sensitive at times due to noise pollution in their environment, illness, or stress. When I do individual sessions, I do a thorough assessment of the client's sensitivity levels. I communicate throughout the session, and gauge the "dose". My students learn how to do this.
 
4) What emotional associations are coming up? Sometimes people burst into tears, releasing grief. Sometimes they suddenly feel connected with their True Self, and cry tears of joy. Some people don't easily talk about their feelings. Instead they just report being uncomfortable or irritated. It’s important to allow time to explore feelings, if the client is receptive to that.
 
5) What’s happening when discomfort arises in the body during a session? Sound penetrates the whole body and goes through the nervous system, acting like an acupuncture treatment. Stuck energy may cause discomfort. Usually the sound energy will release it and the discomfort will go away.
 
In short, there are many reasons crystal bowl sounds could be irritating. A trained sound therapist will take a holistic approach to finding solutions for each client.
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    Nancy A. Watters, MA, is an expert sound therapist, professional singer, psychotherapist and Reiki master. 

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