Mantra is a word that means “that which frees the mind”, and Japa (or mantra) yoga is the practice of projecting the mind into a repeated word or phrase imbued with spiritual significance. One of the most universally known is the OM, but there are thousands of mantras ranging from one syllable to complete spiritual […]
Vak Shuddhi: Cultivating Sound That Heals
Teacher Sadhguru shares the importance of sound, language, and speaking with intent: “Whatever sound you need to utter, utter it in such a way that it is beneficial for you. And whatever is beneficial for you will naturally be beneficial for everyone around you. If a sound is doing wonderful things to you, it will […]
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Hum for Health
We all want to stay healthy and happy all year-long, of course. Here’s a great article with some tips for staying healthy this winter. Toning for Peace finds #14 exceptionally interesting!! And you can do it all year-long… It’s all about the hum! “Humming has been shown to increase nitric oxide in the nose, which […]
Har! Sound of the Universe
Yogi Bhajan, responsible for bringing Kundalini Yoga to the West, taught a very powerful meditation using the syllable of “HAR”. I’d like to share it with you. First put your hands together in front of you, back to back like a reverse “Namaste” or prayer pose. But then let them relax and curl in toward […]
Stressed? Try This Vocal Toning Selfcare Practice
Are you all feeling the amping of energies lately and just as stressed out as I am? Astrologically, we are in very interesting times. Time itself seems to be speeding up, information (and misinformation) is a constant onslaught, and change is not only imminent but mandatory. We’re all being asked to up our game. If […]
Vocal Play: Spring Cleaning!
Every Spring, many minds turn to the practice of spring cleaning, clearing out the closets, dusting in all the nooks and crannies of a home, and making things sparkle! Why not do the same inside? Our bodies and minds could use a good cleansing after this rather challenging winter, don’t you think? Winter is typically […]
Quieting the Mind
The majority of us spend a lot of time in our minds. Even having spent years silencing the mind through meditation, the function of the mind never really goes away. It may get quieter, and we may have better control over our thoughts, but it is a very rare individual who can live the majority […]
Avatar OM Circle
The Inspiration I was inspired after watching the movie Avatar for the second time recently to try something new in my toning group today. It was an experiment that went quite well, so I thought I’d share it with you. In the movie, there is a scene when the tribal people are offering a healing […]
Revitalizing and Activating the Pineal Gland
Friend of Toning for Peace & Healing, Shawn O Hurley, found this gem for revitalizing and activating the pineal gland, our body’s evolutionary headquarters. Shawn suggests using the sound “OOO” or “EW” instead of the proposed “LOVE”. Try both and do what works best for you! I’d love to hear your results.
The Great Awakening
One of my favorite quotes of all time that speaks to the Great Awakening of man is from a philosopher named Herbert Whone who wrote: “Humanity has been enchanted–sung to sleep. In the depths of that condition, we are given the capacity to make our own sound, which is in effect a means of escape, […]
Balancing & Purifying the 5 Elements: A Tibetan Bon Technique
The following toning practice works to balance and purify the 5 elements of earth, water, fire, air, ether. After connecting with some simple warm-ups such as through chi gong, practice balancing and purifying the five elements with this Bon series of mudra and mantra: Wrap up the meditation with the mantra of all the elements, […]
Edgar Cayce Sound Healer ?
“Know All Healing Forces Are Within, Not Without” ~Edgar Cayce Known as the sleeping prophet, Edgar Cayce, was a highly psychic individual in the late 18 and early 1900’s. I have known about Cayce for sometime, though my knowledge is limited. For example, I owe my caster oil pack practice and rose water and glycerine […]
AH OM HUM for Sleep
Ready to settle down for the night and want a toning exercise that will quiet the mind and help prepare you for sleep that’s restful? Give AH-OM-HUM a try. It is very similar to AUM or OM, but there is a subtle yet powerful difference. These three syllables are a purification practice, perfect for sleep, […]
The World of Sound Therapy Part II: Voice
Voice as Sound Therapy The voice is by far the most versatile and sensitive of all the sound therapy modalities, and the range of healing offered is as individual as those who facilitate it. There are voice healers who help clients access their own voices either through singing, toning, chanting, speaking, or even movement. One […]
Benefits of Vocal Toning
UPDATED January 2023 Vocal Toning or Voicework is a powerful and completely free selfcare tool with many benefits that arise from using the breath in conjunction with sounding. Here are just some of the benefits of Vocal Toning: Increases the body’s anti-stress hormone and antibody levels thereby boosting the immune system. Releases endorphins making you […]