| Relaxation and the achievement of the Alpha | | | | music that is quite even rather than directive, so |
| state of consciousness are necessary for | | | | that the subject is free to be the director of their |
| effective hypnosis. Certain melodies, especially | | | | own consciousness. |
| soothing sounds can be very useful in achieving | | | | Combining hypnosis with the playing of quartz |
| this goal. The sound from a quartz crystal singing | | | | crystal singing bowls both enhances, and shortens |
| bowl is especially pure and immediately relaxing. | | | | the process (called induction). The tone from |
| Additionally, different tones can be used for | | | | quartz singing bowls is a very profound, pure, and |
| different desired goals. | | | | organic sound that seems to frequently put |
| There are several methods for achieving the | | | | people into an alpha state immediately. |
| alpha state of consciousness and many people | | | | The Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls can be 'tuned' |
| pursue it and aspire to it even though they may | | | | to different tones of the musical scale. A standard |
| call it something else. For instance the athlete can | | | | is to have seven bowls, tuned to C,D,E,F,G,A, and |
| reach an alpha state while running; he or she may | | | | B. Each of these tones will sound different when |
| feel like all has stopped and become still, quiet, and | | | | they 'sing' and each is associated with a different |
| peaceful. Someone else may arrive home from | | | | Chakra of the human system, which also number |
| work and sit in their favorite spot and listen to | | | | 7'. The first chakra, for instance, is the 'Base' |
| classical music until they feel relaxed and uplifted. | | | | chakra and is connected to the note'C', and the |
| And yet another may lie in the sun, or walk on | | | | first note of the musical scale. Each chakra is |
| the beach. However it is achieved, the health | | | | associated with a different part of the human |
| benefits are similar. When in the alpha state, one | | | | system, including the physical, emotional, spiritual, |
| rises to a place inside where there is peace and | | | | and mental realms. For instance if a person is |
| order, where all is well and good. When the human | | | | wanting some hypnosis related to grief or loss, |
| system is relaxed, the natural harmony in | | | | the heart chakra might be the focal point. This |
| consciousness can take over, and the inner light | | | | would include the emotional hurt, the |
| can put things in place. | | | | cardiovascular system, the heart organ, also the |
| Meditation and hypnosis are closely linked in that | | | | lungs and general chest area. The desired |
| they both make use of the alpha state. The | | | | outcome would be the opening of this part of the |
| difference is that hypnotherapy is more directive | | | | person including relaxation, aligning, and healing. |
| in nature. With hypnosis certain methods are used | | | | So a mixture of classical hypnosis techniques, |
| to relax the human system, including the mind, | | | | entwined with the singing of the bowls would |
| body, emotions, and spirit. These techniques | | | | have the effect not only of bringing about the |
| involve primarily the use of the voice with specific | | | | alpha state, but also of targeting relief to the |
| suggestions, but also include the use of | | | | particular needs of the subject. Combining two |
| atmosphere, soft colors, safe environment, and | | | | bowls can be effective for addressing two parts |
| some props. Specifically, sound is highly effective | | | | of the person. For instance, the crown chakra |
| in the relaxation of the body, and the mind. The | | | | which governs enlightenment, the higher self, inner |
| kind of sound is important, for sure, and rock and | | | | light and the top of the head, could be used in |
| roll doesn't do it. Music that is at 60 MHz is often | | | | combination with the heart chakra bowl to bring |
| used as it tends to have the effect of slowing | | | | about a results for the heart and spirit. |
| down the heart rate. I like to use soft music, and | | | | |