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Learn more →A meditative experience where participants are immersed in sound waves produced by various instruments.
Learn more →The therapeutic application of sound frequencies and vibrations to promote healing and well-being.
Learn more →A bowl-shaped instrument, typically metal or crystal, that produces sustained tones when struck or rubbed.
Learn more →A large, resonant metal disc struck with a mallet to produce powerful, immersive sounds.
Learn more →A two-pronged metal instrument that vibrates at a specific frequency when struck, used for therapeutic purposes.
Learn more →Energy centers in the body, often associated with specific musical notes and colors in sound healing.
Learn more →The oscillating movement of particles, which transmits sound waves and is central to sound healing.
Learn more →The rate at which a sound wave vibrates, measured in Hertz (Hz), influencing its pitch.
Learn more →Auditory illusions perceived when two slightly different frequencies are played into each ear, influencing brainwave states.
Learn more →Higher frequency components of a sound that are multiples of the fundamental frequency, adding richness to tone.
Learn more →The phenomenon of a vibrating system forcing another system to oscillate at the same frequency, amplifying sound.
Learn more →A series of ancient musical scales believed to have spiritual and healing properties.
Learn more →An approach to health that considers the whole person – mind, body, spirit, and emotions – in the quest for optimal health.
Learn more →A word or phrase repeated to aid concentration in meditation, often incorporating sound.
Learn more →A diagnostic and therapeutic method that uses electromagnetic oscillations of the body for healing.
Learn more →An auditory illusion perceived when two different pure-tone sine waves, with frequencies differing by less than 30 Hz, are presented one to each ear, ...
Learn more →A series of ancient musical scales, each believed to have specific spiritual and healing properties, often used in meditation and sound therapy.
Learn more →The electromagnetic field that permeates and surrounds the human body, believed to be a blueprint for health and well-being.
Learn more →The tendency for two oscillating bodies to lock into phase so that they vibrate in harmony, often used to describe brainwave synchronization with exte...
Learn more →A vocal technique where a single vocalist produces two or more distinct pitches simultaneously, creating a harmonic rich sound.
Learn more →The number of cycles per second of a wave, measured in Hertz (Hz), and a key component in determining the pitch of a sound.
Learn more →The standard unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second, used to measure sound waves and other oscillations.
Learn more →A sacred word, sound, or phrase repeated to aid concentration in meditation and to invoke spiritual qualities.
Learn more →The intentional use of drumming and rhythmic activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Learn more →A holistic approach to healing that uses energy in the form of sound, light, or electromagnetic fields to influence the body's subtle energy systems.
Learn more →A random signal having equal intensity at different frequencies, giving a 'shhh' sound, often used to mask other sounds and aid sleep or concentration...
Learn more →A form of sound healing where participants are immersed in the sounds and vibrations produced by gongs, promoting deep relaxation and meditative state...
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