There are a number of different “sciences” behind mantric chanting. Some of these are the “hard” science—physics, psycho-acoustics, etc. Some of these are spiritual sciences such as the different yogic practices that work with sound. I write about many of them in HEALING SOUNDS and my other books. On one level, as observed years ago by Dr. Herbert Benson, mantric chanting helps induce…
One of the benefits of humming is the release of nasal Nitric Oxide, which among its many properties, has anti-viral qualities. We first reported on this in our book The Humming Effect but we are so pleased that more and more people are releasing videos proclaiming the therapeutic power of the hum. What a blessing that such an easy sound can be shared with so many people! Andi & I have created a short video demonstrating….
Our Healing Sounds Correspondence Director, Alec Sims, recently hosted an extraordinary Sound Summit for the Shift Network featuring over 35 luminaries in the field of sound and music healing. This was his 2nd year of hosting this event. It was my honor to be among those interviewed. My presentation was called “How Sound Heals.” I discuss many fascinating aspects of…
Everyone seems to be contributing their thoughts in this time of what is considered a global pandemic of Covid-19 and it seemed correct to do the same. So in this blog and for several after, I will be putting forth some ideas about how we can use sound and consciousness to…
This 15 minute recording is designed to manifest a sacred portal of sacred and healing sounds. This portal assists with energy field clearing, deep relaxation, healing and compassionate consciousness. It features powerful frequencies and sacred chants that may be useful to people during this time of great challenge, including the Divine Name, from THE DIVINE NAME and…
Healing Sounds pioneer® Jonathan Goldman has created a special interactive sonic guided meditation—the Sound Health Enhancer. It features the balancing and calming sonics of the Sacred Ratio Pythagorean Tuning Forks, wonderful guided imagery to help create and amplify heart/brain coherence and enhance our health, including our immunological system and heart chakra activation. The main focus…
Timothy Helgeson has made some very beautiful videos of Jonathan Goldman’s music using a process called “Liquid Fractals” Here’s his latest featuring the music from the solar plexus chakra from “Crystal Bowls Chakra Chants.” Called “Navel Chakra-Citrine Fire”, this video feature’s Jonathan’s vocals on the Sacred Vowels, Bija Mantras, Toning, Harmonics and More. Crystal Tones…
Testing a 2,500-year old hypothesis: If music breathes new life into old blood…play on! by John Stuart Reid In 2007, having been greatly impressed by Jonathan Goldman’s Reiki Chants album, I commissioned a special limited edition, with Jonathan’s permission, re-titling it The Healing, because I intuited that it had special healing qualities. Recently, without me mentioning…
We stand at a precipice that may define our species. We well may stand at a crossroads of time and space that will determine whether or not our beloved planet Earth is able to continue as more than a barren rock. There are forces which presently abound which seem determined to create havoc and destruction…
Many of you may know that along with my love of sound healing, I’ve always had a great fondness for film. In fact, before I received my Master’s Degree from Lesley University researching the Uses of Sound and Music for Healing, I got a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Making from Boston University. I have always…
Experience what many consider to be the personal name of God. It is a universal sound created through the harmonics of different vowel sounds. Considered to be among the most powerful sounds that exist, the Divine Name is known for its powerful healing and transformational abilities. These vowel sounds begin by resonating the 7th…
Other than the “Om”, probably the most popular mantra of the East is “Om Mani Padme Hum” (“Om Mani Peme Hung” in Tibetan). This is the six syllabled mantra honors and invokes Avalokitesvara, (Chenrezig in Tibetan) the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Avalokitesvara is gifted with complete enlightenment and said to…
Here is brand new video for “Equinox Ambience”, a track from my latest album, “AMBIENT REALMS”. This recording features 13 uniquely re-mixed and re-imagined versions of my best relaxing, chill out atmospheric visionary soundscapes & dreamscapes including 5 all-new, never before released tracks! It was also my honor to collaborate on these pieces with some of the great ambient music luminaries of all time, including…
Click Above to Play Interview Andi and I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed about the sound healing effect of humming on the Tell Me Your Story program hosted by Richard Dugan. Richard was a lively, engaging host and allowed us to speak about many of the key ideas featured in our new…
Speaking of the resonance of our beloved planet, Jonathan has created two different sets of tuning forks which utilize the Schumann Resonance. This resonance, which was discovered and then validated over 60 years ago, is based upon the modulating frequency of the ionosphere of our planet. It is considered the frequency of the electro-magnetic field…
The pineal gland is a small and relatively mysterious gland located in the middle of the brain. Shaped like a pine cone (its name is derived from “pinealis”, the Latin word for pine cone), this gland has largely been ignored in medicine, though awareness of its importance is now becoming known in scientific fields. It…
Just The Facts, Vol. 3: Tunings and Temperament by Jonathan Goldman In our last “Just The Facts”, we addressed the fact that the frequency for the keynote of “A” as utilized in orchestras as a means to tune up has varied immensely through the last few hundred years. This has not taken into consideration what…
As a companion piece to the Just The Facts, Vol. II: The Tuning Conundrum article, we thought you would enjoy this fun video. Do you prefer A 440 or A 432? Take this simple test to help find out! Listen in a relaxed, unbiased way and take note of which sounds you like better. Feel free to share…
Channeled Music? By Jonathan Goldman As some of you may be aware, there is a new movie about Jimi Hendrix that is being released in the theatres soon. As I noted in an article last time, when I first got into the realm of sound healing, I stopped playing electric guitar for a while, until…
Just The Facts, Vol. 2The Tuning Conundrumby Chuck Wilson Over the last few years there has been a growing discussion and dissention about the use of different frequencies for the note A. Some people passionately believe in the healing or non-healing effects of specific tunings with regard to the keynote of A. Specifically, there has…
Some of you may know that before I became involved in the amazing world of sound healing, I spent some years playing in rock n’ roll bands. During those years, I played electric guitar. For the first few years, after I first discovered sound healing, I was convinced that rock n’ roll was some sort…
There is a phenomenon of sound that I was reminded about at our recent 19th Healing Sounds Intensive this July 2014. It is a factor that seems to involve nearly early aspect of using sound as a healing modality when it is projected at another for the purpose of aligning and healing an imbalance. It…
There are enough people I know who have gotten really tired of all the misinformation about sound and sound healing that has manifested on the Internet. In the interest of trying to remedy this situation, I would like to initiate an ongoing column focusing on some aspects of the science of sound and sound healing. I…
Much to our surprise, our dear and beloved Lama Tashi came all the way from India—from the foothills of the Himalayas—in order to share his sound and teachings at the 19th Annual Healing Sounds Intensive. We have known Lama Tashi for nearly 25 years. Lama Tashi, former Principal Chant Master at the Drepung Loseling Monastery,…
On Creating a Merkaba of Sound, Pt. II by Jonathan Goldman Last month, in “Sound Streams”, we were about to take part in the 19th annual Healing Sounds Intensive. At that time, I explained what a “Merkaba” was (it’s an inter-dimensional vehicle) and two different exercises we would experience at the Intensive in order to create…
On Creating a Merkaba of Sound, Pt. I by Jonathan Goldman As you are reading this, all of us here at Healing Sounds (as well as many more) are getting ready for the 19th Annual Healing Sounds Intensive. In the last newsletter, I wrote about our Day of Toning, which is one of the highlights of the Intensive.…
The principles of Cymatics, the study of waveform phenomenon, have been demonstrated using many materials–plastics, pastes, and mainly water. These are marvelous images. But now, we have something new in the realm of Cymatics–standing waves demonstrated on a plate of fire! Cymatics is a word coined by Dr. Hans Jenny, a Swiss medical doctor, who in his…
We are approaching our Annual Healing Sounds Intensive and I can feel the energy and excitement building. This is the 19th year that we’ve held this event and it just keeps getting better and better. At the end of the 9 days, I always find myself in a state of gratitude—simply for being a part…
DAY OF TONING: A Perspective & Depiction © 2014 Jonathan Goldman The Day of Toning is for many, one of the pivotal points of sonic transformation experienced during the Healing Sounds Intensive. As such, we are always very excited to present this day-long experience to you. For many, the idea of being in sacred self-created…
I have often contemplated the delineation between sound and music. From a certain higher perspective, there is no delineation, for all sound could be perceived as music and all music is sound. However, with that said, I think you’ll agree that one person’s music can often be another person’s noise! Noise is usually defined as something like “unpleasant sound”. …
The Lemurian Tuning Forks, Magic Frequencies, and Sacred Ratios by Jonathan Goldman Everybody’s searching for the “Magic Frequency”. And that’s good. From my perspective, every frequency has its own attributes. With that said, I don’t think there is one frequency that is the “be all” and “end all” of frequencies—the one that will heal everyone…
Sound and Film By Jonathan Goldman Not too many of you know that before I did my graduate work at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I received a Master of Science from Boston University in Broadcasting and Film. I have always loved film. The idea of combining visuals and sound together has always intrigued me.…
This video clip is from a gathering at the sacred space of the Star House here in Boulder, CO. The presentation begins with my best answer to a question that I am commonly asked “What can Sound be used to heal?” I truly believe that the possibilities are limitless, both on a personal and…
by Jonathan Goldman One of the things I love about toning is that you just make whatever sound feels appropriate for you. Whether it’s a moan, a groan or a tone, the creator of this sound doesn’t think about what note it may be in or what note they’re hitting. It’s really just about…
A New Sound Healing Technique: Remembrance of a Long Ago Dream By Jonathan Goldman I want to share with you a dream…. a dream that I had back in April of 1990 while I was on a vacation in Mexico. Several days ago, over 23 years later, I had another dream in which I was…
This remarkable video demonstration of acoustic levitation was discovered on YouTube by Jonathan Goldman. It’s quite extraordinary to see! Not only is the sound levitating the water, but it is also changing the shape of the droplet. Jonathan asked his friend and colleague Chuck Wilson if he could provide a brief explanation about what it is that is going on…
As we approach this New Year of 2014 and beyond, we’d like to acknowledge that this is an extraordinary time for us to focus on “Projecting Intention”. As we intend, so we create. It is that simple and that important. It is our hope that this information on “Projecting Intention” will assist you in creating…
Nine Insights Into Sound Healing by Jonathan Goldman Sound and music have been used since ancient times for healing and transformation. Yet there is today a growing re-emergence of interest in this field of sound healing with many different thoughts and ideas about the effects of sonics and their use as a transformative energy. Many…
In many workshops, such as the Healing Sounds Intensive, I present a great deal of information on topics such as the Harmonic Series, Sacred Geometry, and Sacred Ratios. While these sciences can become extremely intricate, they are rooted in very simple foundational elements. I’ve often been asked if there is a basic, easy to understand introduction…
Where or what is Lemuria? There is no simple answer except to suggest that it was said to have been an extremely large land mass in the Pacific Ocean which sank many thousands and thousands of years ago. It was also said to have had a highly developed civilization and that much of the mystic…
What is a Merkaba of Sound? The term “Merkaba” is from the ancient mid-east—found in both the Hebrew and Egyptian traditions—and it refers to a vehicle of inter-dimensional travel for body, mind and spirit. In ancient Hebrew, merkaba means “chariot.” This originates from Ezekiel’s encounter with such a phenomenon in the Old Testament. The word…
Here we are at the end of 2012, fast approaching the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2012—a time when many traditions and prophecies predict great shift and change on our planet. I’d like to present a positive and uplifting outlook for the upcoming times. It has been my intuitive knowing for quite a while that Dec.…
Image via Wikipedia I like to use the analogy that one is wearing dark glasses and then upon perceiving harmonics, is able to take off these glasses and see the full spectrum of sound. Only of course, it is not the sense of sight we are dealing with, but the sense of hearing. Through learning…
Image via Wikipedia The first sense to arrive is that of hearing. And hearing is you last sense to depart. Even scientists will tell you that for those revived from the near death experience the last sense that they were aware of on the physical plane was sound. These scientists will also tell you that…
Image via Wikipedia My first introduction to hearing vocal harmonics came from listening to recordings many years ago. I heard the harmonic sounds and tried to duplicate them. Later on, I studied with masters of the harmonic voice from many different traditions. Yet, there are now many individuals who hear and consciously create vocal harmonics quite…
Image by Thai Jasmine via Flickr In our last conversation, we began the discussion of harmonics. We talked about the actual physics of harmonics–their relationships as geometric multiples of vibrating strings. We also discussed some of their uses in the esoteric traditions such as the Tibetan “Deep Voice” chanting style. I would now like to…
The Tibetan Voice is now manifesting more and more in the West as a means of creating resonance that effect both the Celestial and the Gaia energies. A number of Westerners, including myself, have now developed the Tibetan Deep Voice and are sharing it with others here in the West. Women, as well as men,…
The use of vocal harmonics as a sacred and transformation tool all but vanished here in the West. In some of the Mystery Schools that survived, there has been continued knowledge of the power of vowel sounds. These vowel sounds have been understood to convey great energy and some realize that many of your…
Image by Vít Hassan via Flickr With harmonics of the voice, we are usually talking about overtones that are anywhere from twice the frequency of the fundamental, up to 15 times the fundamental. While it is possible that harmonics can conceptually represent sound turning into light (because when a sonic frequency is multiplied by 40…
Thus far, we have discussed various aspects of sound, including concepts such as “frequency”, “intent”, “vibrational resonance”, “visualization”, “vocalization” and other aspects of using sound to shift frequency. Last issue, we mentioned the idea of a “harmonic language.” It is time now to begin to deal with the subject of harmonics, or overtones, as they are also…