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Chakra Frequencies
Tantra of Sound
By Jonathan Goldman Destiny Books
Copyright © 2011 Jonathan Goldman
All right reserved. ISBN: 9781594774041
Chapter 6
The Sacred Vowels In the Eastern and the Western Mystery schools, the power and sacredness of vowels have been known for thousands of years. Knowledge of the resonation of sacred vowel sounds with the energy centers of the body is said to date back to ancient Egypt.
Different vowel sounds vibrate specific portions of the body naturally. Different pitches also resonate different parts of the physical body; low sounds vibrate the lower part of the trunk, midrange sounds vibrate the mid and upper trunk, and high sounds resonate the head. If the different parts of the physical body could be resonated through a combination of vowel sounds and pitches, then perhaps the chakras related to specific parts of the body could also be resonated with these pitches. This idea led to the creation of an exercise called “Vowels as Mantras.”
Before we begin, here are a few reminders. It is important when working with self-created sounds to always do them in a comfortable place where you will not be disturbed. Remember to breathe deeply and slowly before, during, and after the sounding. When sounding, make sure you are creating a gentle and comfortable sound and be sure you are not straining your voice.
Vowels as Mantras
First Chakra Begin with an
UH sound (as in “huh”) that is the deepest sound you can make. Focus your attention on the first (root) chakra, located between the genitals and the anus. Close your eyes while you are making this sound. Focus your attention on the lowest part of your trunk and project your intention so that you visualize the sound resonating between the genitals and the anus. Feel the sound vibrating that area and, as it does, become aware that the energy center associated with this area is also resonating and becoming balanced and aligned through your sounds. Make this
UH sound seven times.
Second Chakra Now focus your attention on the second (or sacral) chakra located about three inches below the navel. The vowel sound for this is an
OOO sound (as in “you”). Begin to tone an
OOO sound, making it a little less deep than the
UH, and a slightly higher pitch. Close your eyes and notice where the sound is resonating in your body. Focus your attention on the area of the second chakra and project the sound to this area. As the sound resonates the second chakra, experience this energy center balancing and aligning with the first chakra. Make this
OOO sound seven times.
Third Chakra The third chakra, often called the navel chakra, is located around the navel. The sound for this is
OH (as in “o”). Begin to tone a very gentle and soft
OH sound in the mid range of your voice. This should be slightly higher in pitch than the sound for the last chakra. Close your eyes and notice where that sound is resonating in your body. Now focus your attention on the navel and project the sound to this area. As the sound resonates this area, experience this energy center balancing and aligning with the other chakras. Make this
OH sound seven times.
Fourth Chakra The vowel sound for the heart (fourth) chakra, located in the middle of the chest, is
AH (as in “father”). AH is often a sound we make when we are in love, and indeed the heart chakra is the center associated with love. Begin to tone a soft and gentle midrange
AH sound, higher in pitch than for the last chakra. Become aware of where the sound is resonating in your body. Now focus your attention on the heart chakra and project the sound there. As you resonate the heart center with sound, experience this energy center being balanced and aligned with the other chakras. Make this
AH sound seven times.
Fifth Chakra The vowel sound for the throat (fifth) chakra, located at the throat, is
EYE (as in “I”). Begin to tone a soft and gentle
EYE sound, which is still higher in pitch than the sound for the last chakra. Become aware of where the sound is resonating in your body. Now focus your attention on the throat chakra and project sound there. As the sound resonates the throat chakra, experience this energy center balancing and aligning with the other chakras. Make this
EYE sound seven times.
Sixth Chakra The vowel sound for the third eye (the sixth chakra), located in the forehead between the eyes and slightly above them, is
AYE (as in “say”). Begin to tone a soft and gentle
AYE sound higher in pitch than the sound for the last chakra. Close your eyes while making this sound and notice where the sound is resonating in your body. Now focus your attention on this chakra and project the sound to the third eye area. As the sound resonates the third eye, experience this energy center aligning and balancing with your other chakras. Make this
AYE sound seven times.
Seventh Chakra The vowel sound for the crown (seventh) chakra, located at the top of the head is the very highest
EEE (as in “me”) sound that you can create. Begin to tone the highest
EEE sound that is possible for you to make. Close your eyes and notice where that sound is resonating in your body. Now focus your attention on your crown center and project sound to this area. As your sound resonates the crown chakra, experience this energy center being balanced and aligned with the other chakras. Make this
EEE sound seven times.
At the completion of this exercise (which takes approximately 20 minutes), remember to maintain a period of silence. You may feel lightheaded, which is to be expected. You have been sounding, resonating, and balancing your chakras. The energy has moved up your spine into your head, and above. Sit in a state of meditation and enjoy this experience. Allow yourself a good 10 to 15 minutes for meditation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Dedication and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I
Basic Principles
1 What Is Tantra of Sound?
2 In the Beginning: The Power of Sound
3 The Body Vibrational
4 The Power of Intent
Part II
Basic Practices
5 Breath and Toning
6 The Sacred Vowels
7 The Bija Mantras
Part III
Practice with a Partner
8 Overall Purpose
9 Using Vowel Sounds with a Partner
10 Sounding the Bijas with a Partner
Part IV
Other Applications
11 Toning during Emotional Turmoil
12 Overtones and Other Sounds
13 The Application of Different Sounds and Music
14 And in the End
Afterword One Final Note
Appendix A Tools of the Trade
Appendix B Recommendations
Appendix C Chakra/Brainwave Harmonizer
About the Authors
Index
Recorded Examples for Chakra Frequencies: Tantra of Sound