The
healing qualities of music restore the integrity of the body by
clearing the mind and releasing the natural flow of emotions. Certain
performances can induce trance states that allow the listener to
actively participate in the resolution of inner conflict. Surviving
traditional cultures have developed and preserved music designed
specifically for this purpose.
This New York based group of instrument makers and musicians known
as the The Listeners have been comparatively studying world healing
music since 1988. They have studied with master musicians and healers
from Siberia, Uzbekistan, Buriyatia, Thailand, Rajastan, Baluchistan,
Iran, Georgia, Egypt, Morocco, as well as traditional healers
from Native North and South America. They have discovered that,
among these widely separated cultures, specific ceremonies and performances
share fundamental principles. They have identified the commonly
sought physiological effects and delineated the techniques used
to create them. They play powerful trance inducing music on a mixed
consort of ancient world instruments that they build themselves.
The New York Times called them "fascinating and unique meditative
improvisors". |
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Nature has given an adaptive advantage
to species that prioritize community goals over self interest. Without
an integrated vision of both community and individual wholeness,
conflict is inevitable. When we internalize this conflict we suffer
from depression, stress, anxiety, and alienation from ourselves
and others. This leaves us afraid of our feelings and consequently
out of touch with our body's natural healing power. Restoration
of the passions to the self, and the self to life, are the common
goals of all traditional healing practices. The ancient concept
of mental, physical and emotional health is based on the individual's
capacity to integrate experience. Ceremonies of initiation and healing
can help us evolve out of restricted selves, perceptions and relationships.
If you would like to help yourself through this music or learn more
about the school, contact Ben at (718) 484-8424. |
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