In 2015 I, began attending weekly Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) classes. At the time I was recovering from an accident. I had a broken wrist, a concussion and could hardly walk 2 blocks. I had to sit most of the time during the class. I was dizzy, in pain, uncoordinated and couldn't remember the sequence. But I put smile on my face (as instructed) and did my best. I always felt better afterwards.
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 Have you been experimenting with humming and noticing some benefits? It’s a type of subtle energy work that will definitely shift your state of being. Each time you do it, you will experience different things, and you will gradually become more aware of what is happening. So, keep going, even if you don’t feel changes right away.
A Remarkable Story About Bees In Part 2 we learned about Bhramari Pranayama, which is Sanskrit for “humming bee breath.” And I promised to tell you a remarkable story about humming bees. You may have heard that, for unknown reasons, humming bees have been dying off in increasingly large numbers. The bees die and just tumble from the sky. The colony is left with only the queen and a few nurses, so eventually it just collapses. There are various theories about why this is happening, but no answers. But there is an interesting story of how one collapsed bee colony was returned to normalcy. A beekeeper, Dr. Valerie Solheim, is also a Jungian psychologist. She has recorded the sounds of bees in their hives. She uses these sounds in her healing sessions with clients. And she also uses the sounds to heal collapsed bee colonies. Entrainment with the healthy humming of bees shifts energy fields to healthy vibrations. Here’s what she says about these remarkable recordings: "The HealingBees sing the song of Creation. That song is innate to all living organisms. It is the vibratory level of unity. The healthy beehive colony is a super organism; the living unified field. Ancient cultures acknowledged it. All modern religions speak of it. When we listen in meditation, we remember. Listening to any of the HealingBees CDs provides us with a gift on all levels from physical wellbeing to heightened spiritual awareness." This reminds me of a time I took my crystal singing bowls to visit a friend. As I began to play, a nearby hive of bees began to buzz very loudly. It was not an angry sound. It was as if they were enjoying the bowls and singing along. All of nature appreciates these healing sounds. It was thrilling. An Advanced Humming Technique I’ve upped my “humming game” this week, because I’ve been fighting off a flu. I hum as much as I can, and it is working really well, particularly in conjunction with this advanced technique that I’m going to share with you now. As we discussed in Part 2, intention is an important aspect of humming for health. So how do we encode our intentions into the humming? There are many possibilities, including visualization, positive affirmations, and breath work. What’s important is to try various ways and see what works best for you. Be flexible and creative. One of the most powerful, widely-known, techniques is humming with an attitude of appreciation and gratitude. The method is to feel and visualize your intention as if it has already happened, and then give thanks. The HeartMath Institute has done extensive research on the effect of gratitude. They found that appreciative thoughts amplify the electromagnetic field of our heart, making its field 50 times stronger than our brain’s field. Furthermore, appreciation increases coherence between our heart rate and brain waves. When that happens, there is an amazing array of health benefits. Check out their site for specific instructions. Other gratitude techniques are discussed by Jonathan and Andi Goldman (The Humming Effect, p. 67–69), who mention the work of Gregg Braden, author of The Isaiah Effect, and Dr. Joe Dispenza, author of You Are the Placebo. Not sure what to think about while you are humming? Try some of Louise Hay’s best affirmations. Here’s one of my favourites: “I enjoy the foods that are best for my body.” And so it is! If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can find them below.  Crystal bowls help us heal two ways.The first way is through the physical vibrations (sounds) that the singing bowls emit. Crystal bowls create pure, soothing sound waves that travel through the body and entrain every cell in our body. This causes the cells to return to a healthy vibration––a state of “sound health”. Alchemy™ crystal singing bowls each have an additional energy signature because they are fused with gemstones, minerals, and precious metals that add their own specific vibrations to the crystal. Amethyst for example, “is an extremely powerful and protective stone,” according to Judy Hall. “It’s a natural tranquilizer and blocks geopathic stress and negative environmental energies.” It promotes emotional centering and alleviates sadness and grief. It is one of the most spiritual stones, encouraging selflessness and spiritual wisdom. (The Crystal Bible, p. 54) The second way crystal bowls help us heal is by amplifying our loving intentions. All healing ultimately happens through love. Crystals boost that love by gathering, focusing, and strengthening our positive affirmations for ourselves and others. Learn to use crystal bowls for healing at the November training institute.  |
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