Sound Exercises

Recently I read an article in the Natural Triad by Sandy Seeber. The article is in the Oct. edition. You can get back editions. Seeber spoke of a sound practice/exercise that helps heal the body. It is based on Emilie Conrad’s work. Conrad uses sound to grow neurons in injured areas in the body. She has worked with success to alleviate or mitigate severe pain and made progress with people with spinal cord injuries.

Sound actually expands cells and does all kinds of things I’m not going to touch on, but I will recommend this great exercise. I do it first thing in the AM. There are two elements:  sound and breath. The exercise is actually a detox because whenever the exhale is longer than the inhale, we release toxins from the lungs. It is also meditative. If you have problems keeping your mind focused in meditation, try a breath/sound mantra.

Lie down and be aware of your body, the aches, tightness and any other sensations. Next move your right foot back and forth to the sound of “E.” make the sound deep in the body. DO it this three times in total and then repeat on the left side. The sound “E” relaxes the body. Next go up the body and do the sound “O” three times while holding these areas. Make the sound “O” deep in the body as well. Make it resound!

Bottoms of foot the middle with fingertips

Behind the knees – fingertips

Groin area fingertips face each other

Both collarbones with fingertips

Both sides of the neck

Both ears (Little finger and ring finger in front of ears and thumb and remaining fingers behind ears.)

Now relax for a few minutes and let the body do it’s work. Repeat the exercise two more times. Use this as a daily morning practice. I recommend it first thing in the morning before you get out of bed. Doesn’t this SOUND like fun?