ABSTRACT
Sound healing is the practice of using sound and listening in a mindful manner to transform and expand consciousness to enhance the body's natural drive to regenerate and heal itself. The mechanisms of action underlying the usefulness of sound as a healing/therapeutic agent are derived from the nature and manifestations of vibration and consciousness and the effect of that interaction on energy, matter, and living organisms. The statement that sound mimics the vibratory nature of existence is illustrated by the relationship between cymatics and quantum theory. Mindful listening, mantra repetition, and other meditative techniques facilitate the ability to quiet or silence the mind. An important part of sound healing practice is to develop basic sound making skills by learning to use different musical instruments and/or sound making materials. Sound healers often use instruments that are easy to learn and control, such as tuning forks, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, whistles, didgeridoos, flutes, frame drums, rain sticks and the voice.
