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The Didgeridoo has changes my life in so many ways! This instrument has taught me about the connectedness to all life and many other lessons. Essentially, the didgeridoo represents the full circle of life. Traditionally, the didgeridoo is made from a hallowed out eucalyptus tree (plant realm), termites (insect/animal realm)hallow out the tree and then the aborigine (human realm) takes the hallowed out branch and strips off the bark and may paint the soon to be instrument with dreamtime symbols that represent stories and totem animals of that particular person and/or their clan. They may also apply beeswax to create a mouthpiece for the didgeridoo. In order to keep the sound of the didgeridoo going you utilize a technique called circular breathing (spirit realm). I believe that our breath represents the spirit that lives within our physical being and it is the spark of the divine that animates us. Therefore this amazing instrument/gift involves the plant, animal, human and spirit realms creating and tapping into the full circle of life. The didgeridoo is a conduit or bridge between worlds. I will be writing several other blog posted about my personal journey with the didgeridoo and about the Dreamtime Myths of the Aboriginal culture. The Aboriginal culture is a beautiful example of indigenous wisdom; they live in harmony and balance with all aspects of life. They consciously live in both the seen (physical) and unseen (spiritual/metaphysical) worlds simultaneously. They have not forgotten the importance of ceremony, ritual and reverence for their ancestors, spirit beings and all of the species living upon this earth.
Two Sundays, March 14th & March 21st, 2-4PM at H2O Holistic Health Options Cost: $150 investment; includes 4 hours of instruction, modern didgeridoo, travel bag and introductory CD. No prior musical experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required to ensure a didgeridoo is available. Please call Lisa Byrne at 970-375-7794.
Didgeridoo Workshop: Connect to the Ancient Healing Frequencies of the Didgeridoo
The Didgeridoo is considered one of the oldest wind instruments on the planet and has been played by the Aborigines of Australia for thousands of years. Explore the sacred sound current; forge a deeper connection to your Higher Self and the Divine through the breath and vibrations of the Didgeridoo. Playing the Didgeridoo assists us in accessing other states of consciousness, improves our health, enhances creativity, increases intuition and is a conduit for meditation and prayer.
The deep repetitive drones and the harmonic resonance of the Didgeridoo allow the body’s innate wisdom to create a state of relaxation enhancing the overall well-being of the body, mind & spirit. According to a recent study by the British Medical Association an additional benefit of playing the Didgeridoo maybe a decrease in snoring and improvement of sleep apnea.
2009 was a wild ride, wasn’t it? For me personally, it was filled with the highest of highs: experiences so blissful that the words to describe them still elude me. It was also a year of extreme lows: a Dark Night of the Soul with feelings of despair that rivaled some of the most painful times of my life. I expressed this at a recent Lightworker’s Support Group. And I asked, “If this is what I’m experiencing, and I HAVE spiritual tools to help me, what must those who have yet to learn these tools be experiencing? Total chaos?”
I consider sharing my Reiki practice part of my responsibility as a Lightworker. In a recent meditation the Ascended Master Lord Lanto showed me a modern definition of what it means to be a Lightworker. He showed me the image of one car following another; and the car that was in front had a GPS. He explained to me that being a Lightworker was less about having ALL the answers and more about being able to help people through these changes by sharing the skills that have the potential to create lasting shifts in consciousness. It’s not really about the number of tools you have, but how you put them to use in your daily life. Having the gift of being able to share and teach Reiki is my way of offering people their own personal GPS.
Reiki is one of those skills that certainly has the potential to create positive, lasting changes. In these times of rapidly shifting frequencies, learning and practicing Reiki can be beneficial in a number of ways. This hands-on healing method is a way to raise your vibrational frequency, help you cope with physical challenges, increase mental clarity, release stagnant emotions and enhance your experience of feeling connected to all life. The deeper you go into the practice of Reiki, more and more gifts are revealed. Reiki is a simple, yet powerful tool that can be used for healing on many levels. The practice of Reiki is uncomplicated, effortless and yet produces profound results.
Reiki is often translated to mean ‘universal life force’. The advantage of inviting Reiki into your life, through receiving treatments or becoming a practitioner, is the ability to make a sustained connection to the energy that is the Source of All Life. The path of Reiki is a segue to practicing the magic of BE-ING; walking the razor’s edge and waking up to the importance of being present. It is true that we are all eternally connected to the Source of All Life, for this is the very essence of our existence. While the appearance of what seems to be happening in our lives may make us doubt this truth, the practice of Reiki has the power to unveil this truth and make it the primary focus of our lives. The more you practice Reiki or receive treatments, the more opportunities become available for awakening and raising your vibrational frequency. Reiki is by no means the only way of accomplishing this; but it only takes one door, one “narrow gate” to enter into this truth.
If you would like to experience a Reiki treatment, please contact Laurie Gambacorta at H2O Holistic Health Options 970-375-7794. If you are interested in becoming a Reiki practitioner, Level I Reiki classes will be offered by Laurie at Pathways on January 23rd and February 6th for an investment of $125.00. The class meets from 10:00am to 5:00pm with a break for lunch. Classes will be offered on an ongoing basis, for more information please visit our workshop & events page: http://www.holistichealthoptions.biz/workshops_events.html
Lightworker’s Support Group
Monday, January 11th, 7PM at H2O Holistic Health Options
Cost: Free
Please RSVP to H2O at 970-375-7794.
Lightworkers of the World Unite!! In this time of rapidly shifting energies, it is more important than ever to support one another. Join us as we gather together in safe, nurturing sacred space to express our thoughts and feelings about this wild ride that we are sharing as Divine Beings having a human experience.
Sound Healing is an ancient cross cultural art. References to sound appear in all great spiritual belief systems from around the world. With the support of numerous scientific studies, sound healing is emerging as a powerful modality to facilitate healing from a variety of physical, mental, emotional & spiritual dis-eases. Sound works by addressing the basis of all life…vibration.
As Deepak Chopra, M.D. so eloquently states, although our senses report that we inhabit a solid body in time and space, this is only the most superficial layer of reality. Quantum physics reveals that what appears to be a solid body can be broken down into molecules, atoms and subatomic particles, and that these subatomic particles are actually bundles of vibrating energy. Everything in existence emits a vibrational frequency or resonance whether it is audible or not. The human ear is only capable of perceiving a certain range of frequencies. If our hearing was sensitive enough to perceive all frequencies, we would be able to hear the music of mountains, valleys, flowers and rivers, the singing of the sky and stars, and the symphony of our own body.
Sound is being used at the Cornell Cancer Prevention Center in New York City by Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, the director of Medical Oncology and Integrative Medicine and author of The Healing Power of Sound. While, Dr. Gaynor explains he is not sure why certain sounds aid in healing terminally ill patients, he believes that their vibration affects the disrhythmic motion found in cancer cells. He says that if he fills a singing bowl with water and then draws a baton around the rim it will create a harmony that turns the water into “beautiful shapes like snowflakes,”. With the use of sacred sounds from instruments & voice, the same harmonious transformation can be achieved within the cells of the human body.
The body is naturally an amazing conductor of sound since it is over 70% water. Sound travels 5 times as fast through water as it does through air. Bone is also an excellent sound conductor, so with over 200 bones in our body and 70 % water it is surprising we do not sound like an orchestra when we walk, talk or breath. If you need more proof that sound penetrates the body into the tissue & cells look at an ultra sound, need I say anymore?
Each organ, bone, tissue and cell of our bodies produces a particular resonance which is the frequency at which it vibrates. When we are feeling good, we say we are of “Sound” body, mind & spirit or in harmony with the rhythms of the universe. If we are not feeling at our optimal level, then we have basically slipped out of tune. When a part of the body is out of tune we call this dis-ease or disharmony. How can we realign the amazing symphony of our own body and create a state of health & well-being? Simply by using sound and intention to balance and align the body, mind & spirit.
We can realign the body through resonance & entrainment. Resonance is the reverberation or vibration of an object, cell or body. The vibration of one body or object can affect another through resonance. An example of this is when clocks with pendulums are started swinging at different times all of the clocks will synchronize to the clock with the highest or strongest vibration. The same principle of resonance will occur in our bodies & cells through sound healing. We can introduce harmonious sounds created by instruments or the human voice that will sonically massage the cells & organs helping the body rid itself from disharmonious vibration.
The powerful rhythmic sounds & vibrations of the didgeridoo, Tibetan and crystal bowls, the drum, flute and voice can entrain our brainwaves and heartbeats so that they synchronize creating a rhythmic relationship with the sacred sound being produced. Repetitive, percussive sounds alter our brain wave patterns and aids in changing our state of consciousness creating an environment with tremendous healing potential. Sound is a powerful stimulus that produces physiological changes in the body such as: lowering heart rate, blood pressure & respirations, decreasing pain & anxiety, increasing healing hormones and reducing muscle tension & stress. These changes can bring the body back into its natural state of health & well being. The change in brain waves produced by sound also balances the two hemispheres of the brain known as Hemi-synch. Hemi-synch creates a profound state of relaxation and is a gateway for us to connect to other realms of consciousness. These altered states of consciousness heighten our senses, increase our creativity, produce a state of awakened dreaming and connect us to our Higher Self.
I will leave you with a quote from Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, director of Medical Oncology and Integrative Medicine at the Cornell Cancer Prevention Center in New York City
“If we accept that sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being, then we understand that sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. One reason sound heals on a physical level is because it so deeply touches and transforms us on the emotional and spiritual planes. Sound can redress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder.”
Lisa Byrne is a Musician & Sacred Sound Practitioner with H2O Holistic Health Options in Durango, CO. She can be reached at 970-375-7794 or visit her on the web at www.holistichealthoptions.biz or www.journeytoone.com
Sound Healing Pioneer Jonathan Goldman Shares the Basic Principles of Sound Healing:
Laurie Gambacorta has been Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork for over 16 years. Her extensive and diverse training allows her to work on multiple levels, from therapeutic to esoteric. She is a Reiki Master and Certified Hypnotherapist who practices Deep Healing Massage. Laurie uses her intuitive talents to tap in and listen deeply to a client’s body in order to tailor a bodywork session to that person’s unique vibrational frequency. Her Intuitive Bodywork sessions focus on healing unexpressed emotions and ineffectual thought forms that underlie dis-ease patterns in the physical body. Laurie frequently combines her skills with partner and Sacred Sound Practitioner, Lisa Byrne to create a profound alchemy of sound & touch that they call B.L.I.S.S.
Laurie is a Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude graduate of William Smith College. She holds a B.A. in Women’s Studies. Laurie received her Massage Therapy Certification from the School of Body Therapies and has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1993. Some of the modalities Laurie practices include Deep Muscle Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release & Prenatal Massage just to name a few. She has training and experience in End of Life Care. Her background in the Healing Arts includes attending workshops with Carolyn Myss, John Bradshaw, Lynn Andrews, Marianne Williamson, Don Miguel Ruiz, Iyanla Van Zant, Tom Kenyon, James Van Praagh, Dan Millman & Julia Cameron. Laurie has been teaching massage, Reiki & a variety of holistic classes for over 15 years.
Lisa Byrne is a Musician, Sacred Sound Practitioner, Certified Massage Therapist & Reiki Master. Lisa utilizes the sacred healing sound of the Didgeridoo, Tibetan & Crystal Bowls, Drum and Native American Flute during sound energy sessions. Lisa works with individuals and groups to facilitate a variety of sound related events. Lisa has also utilized the serene sounds of the Tibetan & Crystal bowls in End of Life Care. Lisa frequently combines her intuitive musical abilities with partner and Healing Energy Practitioner Laurie Gambacorta to create a profound alchemy of sound & touch that they call B.L.I.S.S. She also teaches individual & group Didgeridoo lessons and sells a variety of world instruments. Lisa has toured and recorded with several bands including Jayla & Ghandharva. Lisa is currently recording a CD of her Sound Energy Experience called “Journey to One”.
Lisa holds a B.A. in Business Administration and graduated cum laude from Rider University. Lisa received her Massage Therapy Certification from the School of Body Therapies in Pennsylvania. Lisa has been studying & utilizing the Healing Power of Sound for over 8 years and has attended a variety of holistic workshops with Tom Kenyon, David Darling, Dr. Emoto, Jonathan Goldman, James Van Praagh, Marianne Williamson, Iyanla Van Zant, Julia Cameron, Dan Millman, Lynn Andrews, Jane Winyote` Ely & David Morehouse.
Sydney is the official H2O Greeter and Resident “Guru of Love”.
She is an evolved spiritual being masquerading as a Bernese Mountain Dog. She assists people in raising their vibration to the frequencies of peace, joy & unconditional love. She was attuned to Reiki before her first birthday and has over 10 years experience teaching humans to stay focused in the present moment.
She is an expert in hypnotic suggestion, persuading people to share their food with her. She is also nationally certified in “OM Barking”, a Master of Sleep Meditation and Downward Dog Yoga. She is a regular facilitator at Circle of Light.
She is known to her devotees as Sri Wubby Guru or Lama Wubby Das. Those on the Shamanic Path refer to her as “Two Socks”.
Welcome to the H2O blogging world. We hope to create a forum where we can discuss and share information about raising consciousness and the enhancement of health & well-being through massage, sound, bodywork and intention. In addition we will be sharing platforms for change, music, art, books, movies and ideas that can inspire, motivate and invite miracles to unfold in our lives. We welcome your comments, ideas and participation. We will also be posting events and ideas happening within our community as well as the larger global community.
H2O Holistic Health Options is located in Durango, CO. H2O is a partnership that offers a variety of services that includes B.L.I.S.S. (Blend of Loving Intuitive-Touch with Sacred Sound), Massage, Bodywork, Soundwork and Education & Management Consulting Services. At our Durango location we are dedicated to providing therapeutic modalities to enhance the connection of the body, mind and spirit & align you with your highest vibrational potential. These services are offered in a relaxing enviroment to help facilitate your natural healing process.
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