How Sound Can Open the Field of Phosphenes! Most people associate phosphenes, the inner lights seen with closed eyes, with silence, darkness, or visual practices. Far less explored is the role of the voice. Yet sound, when used in a very specific way, can act as a direct catalyst for the emergence and stabilization of … Continue reading Singing as a Way to Activate the Inner Light: Innovation in Meditation
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The Ektara: A Sacred String and the Pulse of Devotion
The ektara, a simple yet profound one-stringed instrument, has resonated through the ages as a symbol of spiritual devotion, mystic music, and raw sound expression. Found in various forms across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Central Asia, it is deeply embedded in the traditions of wandering minstrels, Sufi fakirs, and Baul mystics, who use … Continue reading The Ektara: A Sacred String and the Pulse of Devotion
Exploring the Art of Playing the Shrutibox
The shrutibox, a small yet powerful drone instrument, has captivated musicians, meditators, and yogis for centuries. Originating in Indian classical music, it creates a rich, sustained tonal backdrop that supports vocal practices, meditation, and even improvisation. While it appears simple—a wooden box with a set of reeds and bellows—there are numerous ways to play the … Continue reading Exploring the Art of Playing the Shrutibox
The Rattle: how to use it to enter the trance or transpersonal state?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM-bEA1DlvI There is a story of the power of the rattle for shamanic trance states, or even shamanic journeying: "The first time I went to the World of the Spirits I was standing with three other people in a small circle. We were all rattling. Suddenly the Earth opened up in front of me and … Continue reading The Rattle: how to use it to enter the trance or transpersonal state?
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