Certificate in Sound Therapy (C.ST)

ON-LINE LEARNING PROGRAM Certificate in Sound Therapy (C.ST) Module 8 Specialist Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls

CONTENTS Page Learning outcomes for Module 8 3 Background to specialist bowls 4 Moldavite bowls 5 Egyptian Blue bowls 7 Rose quartz bowls 9 Aqua aura bowls 11 Platinum / silver bowls 13 Specialist crystal bowls conclusions 14 Additional resources for Module 8 15 Colour of Sound Institute contact details 16 Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 2

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MODULE 8: To expand upon the knowledge, information and practices learnt in Module 2 on quartz crystal singing bowls, in order to develop as sound therapy practitioners To learn, understand and know about each of the three levels relating to the specialist quartz crystal singing bowls, including the moldavite, Egyptian blue, rose quartz, aqua aura, and platinum/silver bowls To experience and work with the specialist quartz crystal singing bowls in meditation, individually, in groups and with partners and to know how to incorporate them into the therapeutic process To learn how to work with friends, family and on yourself for healing and personal development using specialist quartz crystal singing bowls To gain firm and secure foundations with which to develop individual skills, experience, understanding and knowledge in order to be a professional, proficient and positive sound therapy practitioner, if that is your desired outcome Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 3

BACKGROUND TO SPECIALIST BOWLS The specialist crystal singing bowls are an additional and exceptional part of sacred sound therapy; where mixtures of several aspects interplay in order to bring about a truly unique tool. These tools can bring about amazing healing transformations and the potential for selfdevelopment. The use of the specialist bowls as part of sound therapy is something which can be seen as offering a trinity of possibility through the: 1. Sound: The unique and individual sound created by each of the specialist bowls comes from the amalgamation of both the original bowl and that which it is has been infused with. The sound of each of the specialist bowls has its own unique quality and tone. Just as the clear, frosted and ultra-light-frosted bowls carry their own individual sound, so too do each of the specialist bowls. The sounds of the specialist bowls step things up to a whole new level, with their creation a totally new sound, and therefore a unique possibility, has been born. Each of the specialist bowls has its own unique sound and with time you can come to recognise these individual sounds and associate them with a type of bowl. Remember that the size and shape of the bowl creates different sounds, yet there is still uniqueness in the sounds of each category of the specialist crystal singing bowls. 2. Colour: The colour of the crystal, mineral and metals, which the bowl has been infused with, changes the appearance of the bowl creating a new colour code and energetic nature. The colour of the bowl carries various energy signatures within it through the language of colour. This hidden symbolism has been intertwined with language i.e. feeling blue or tickled pink. As each of the specialist bowls are explored, there will be translations of the colour language and signatures of each specialist bowl. 3. Infusion: The infused crystal, mineral or metal adds another dimension to the specialist bowls. Crystals, minerals and metals are used in healing, worn by individuals and used for various reasons according to the properties of the substance and its associated meanings. The meanings of each of the crystal, minerals and metals infused to create the specialist bowls will be examined. Guidance as to qualities associated with each crystal, mineral and metal will be explored to add to your understanding of these specialist bowls. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 4

MOLDAVITE BOWLS CERTIFICATE IN SOUND THERAPY - MODULE 8 The name Moldavite derives from the Moldau valley, in which it is found. This is a unique tektite that formed from a meteorite strike in the Moldau Valley of the Czech Republic approximately 13 million years ago. Moldavite has a deep olive green colour; it is very light in weight and translucent in appearance. Because moldavite came into being due to a meteorite strike on the Earth it is therefore unique in that it is found nowhere else on the earth. At some point in the future due to the limited quantity which landed on the Earth the existing supplies of moldavite will be more and more difficult to find any may become even more expensive. Moldavite therefore is a rare gem, which even now is very expensive in relative terms and in the future may be inaccessible or difficult to acquire. Moldavite is thought to be a gem that can manifest profound and powerful transformations. It is believed that it has the capacity to assist in the communication of beings, which are out of this world. It is seen as a gem that should be used by only those who are spiritually aware due to its powerful energy signature and potential. Moldavite originated on other solar systems and is seen as a means to stimulate and connect us to the stars and allow our hearts to be open to all the possibilities that exist within the Universe. Moldavite, it is believed, has exceptional qualities to assist in our development of psychic awareness and communication by allowing expanded mental vision. This deep olive green stone assists in the opening and the healing of the heart and the absolving of bitterness and fears. Moldavite, through the olive green, creates a bridge to the higher heart consciousness, moving us towards the possibility of compassion, unconditional love and acceptance. There are also myths surrounding the origin of the meteorite itself, which is said to date back to the deep history of the Universe. It is theorised that the meteorite began life as part of a planet not unlike our own, this planet is believed to have been destroyed by its inhabitants due to issues relating to power, control and manipulation and the use of nuclear weaponry, which lead to its final destruction. Moldavite can therefore access these deep memories and allow us to see into our shadow self; it can help us look at our power issues, which relate to our selfdestructive nature both internally and externally and on the micro and macrocosmic level. Moldavite is seen as being available on this planet to assist in part so that we do not make the same mistakes as have been whilst being incarnate upon the planet Moldec, which is seen as the true origin of the meteorite that landed upon our planet. MOLDAVITE CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS These bowls create tones that are out of this world, and have qualities and tones where the sound seems to be coming out of the bowl rather than from the playing of the bowl. Moldavite can be a stone that does not work well with others, and therefore if you would like one specialist bowl then moldavite could be the perfect companion. The sound itself has a haunting ethereal tone, which has the innate ability to immediately transport the client into deep states of consciousness that connect with our starry ancestry. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 5

This bowl is truly unique and it creates sounds that are like no other crystal bowl, which is almost certainly the affect of the infused moldavite, which creates an almost indescribable quality that has not been heard for many millions of years, if at all. This bowl also works with the connection to those aspects of our being which are extremely ancient and which hold memories from our ancient and deep past. All that has been said about moldavite is also true of the bowls themselves. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 6

EGYPTIAN BLUE BOWLS CERTIFICATE IN SOUND THERAPY - MODULE 8 The Egyptian blue bowls are unique and amazingly beautiful bowls, which are designed and created in order to link through harmonic vibrations to that of the sacred and ancient wisdom of the Egyptian empire. The Egyptian bowls are designed and modelled on the Faience Egyptian bowls found in Thebes, Egypt, which have been dated to the 13th dynasty. There is an original Egyptian blue bowl, which was found in Thebes, held in the Myers Museum collection at Eton College, London, England. The Egyptian bowls are as individual as your own fingerprint and are created through inspiration from the original bowl. The original bowl is made from faience and dates back nearly four thousand years. Faience is thought to be one of the most ancient substances of an artificial nature found on the earth to date. It is theorised that Faïence was first produced and used in ancient Egypt as far back as five thousand years ago. The first production of faience in ancient Egypt is estimated at a thousand years before glass was first invented. Faience is produced from a core of powdered quartz particles, which are fused together using a heating process. Once the core bowl has been moulded and cooled a form of glaze is applied and the bowl is heated once more in order to produce the colour quality of the bowl. This hand produced production process therefore ensured that each bowl, although made using the same process, remained unique. The production process of the original Egyptian faience bowls is extremely similar to the way in which quartz crystal singing bowls are produced today. The mineral used in glaze is vanadium, which has a bone strengthening quality. The appearance of the Egyptian blue bowl is of a royal blue cloud-like effect. The original faience bowls had hieroglyphs around the centre of the bowl; the modern day bowls do not have any form of writing on them. EGYPTIAN BLUE CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS These bowls create pure clear high-pitched tones that have a clarity all of their own. The bowls vibration signature links the colour code of the royal blue and the sound itself which is the energies of clear sight (clairvoyance), clear hearing (clairaudience) and clear sensing (clairsentience). These bowls allow one to find clarity on all levels, which comes through awakening to a new level of understanding. The Egyptian bowls link to the ancient wisdom of this empire, which at the time was an advanced civilisation both spiritually and technologically speaking. The advanced Egyptian initiates are thought to have originated from Atlantis and who departed to Egypt before the fall of Atlantis in order to preserve the Atlantean knowledge and wisdom in the world. The Egyptian s Gods/Goddess are thought to be the ancient Atlanteans who were seen and thought of as divine to the everyday Egyptian resident of the time. Through the playing and working with these bowls one can link with the knowledge and wisdom from the deep past and it may facilitate a connection with past life recall in ancient Egypt and an understanding of Samkaric energies which are still present. The word Samkara is Sanskrit and relates to mental/emotional shock and trauma held in the physical, energetic and mental/emotional bodies, which have not been worked through and remain present and manifest as tendencies. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 7

The Egyptian blue bowl is also excellent for working with all issues relating to communication, whether that is through words, thoughts or feelings. When working with clients who find it difficult to be heard or who cannot express their true feelings or put their thoughts into words and actions, then these bowls can be excellent for balancing these issues. The royal blue relates to the third eye chakra and is helpful in cases of depression, disillusionment and utopian idealism. This bowl is also excellent in the development of the third eye energies and higher mind functions. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 8

ROSE QUARTZ BOWLS CERTIFICATE IN SOUND THERAPY - MODULE 8 Rose quartz links to the energies of the pure heart, which are those feelings of unconditional love, acceptance, nurturing and compassion. This is a stone of gentle yet dynamic feminine energy. Rose quartz manifests a quality of gentle loving kindness and the archetypal mother who is deeply caring, loving and kind but not in a passive limp kind of way but in a dynamic and energetic capacity. This is a stone of the feminine side of life, which is a mixture of the Kali and Black Madonna with the Mother Mary and Kwan Yin qualities and signatures. Rose quartz can allow us to understand and accept ourselves without judgment or condition. With self-acceptance comes the acceptance of others, which then manifests through us as compassion and unconditional love in the world. Rose quartz is excellent for all conditions of the heart whether they be physical, mental/emotional or spiritual. The energies of the rose quartz can melt, nurture and bring healing to all emotional imbalances of the heart and the stone allows one to love again both inside and outside of the self. The rose quartz helps one to realise the immense love and compassion that exists in every second of every minute of every day, and where there is a feeling of despair and heartbreak, whether from the self or the world, then rose quartz is the most gentle and caring energy to work with. The pink of the rose quartz links to the mother energy and can be wonderful to work with for those who have issues relating to their own mother and for those who have lost their mother, as it allows one to link in with and access the most positive archetypal mother energy. The pink helps in the working with the inner child energies and where we can find a place and space to not take life, the world and ourselves quite so seriously. It allows us to let go of the worries and stresses of adult life through the unburdening of our mental, emotional and physical baggage and to find or rediscover a childlike carefree going with the flow attitude to life. It is with grace and flow we can be in touch with our true nature. ROSE QUARTZ CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS The tones of the bowl create a gentle loving kindness that is reminiscent of our mother s voice and childhood memories of soothing melodies and songs, as well as adventurous and inspiring tales. The sound of the bowls encircles one in a sphere of love that holds and supports in a way that is wholly unconditional and compassionate. A wrapping around of a blanket of warmth, caring and acceptance that takes one back to the safe and nurturing energies of the primordial womb. The bowl is excellent for working with those who have no confidence in their own abilities and who are afraid of expressing their own heart, including feelings and emotions. The creative and life giving energies of the divine feminine nature are accessed through these bowls. Therefore for those who lack creativity or confidence in their abilities, these bowls are perfect. This bowl brings a healing of the heart and all issues relating to the heart, where through the bowl s gentle, yet dynamic, sounds and energies one can come to a new understanding of blockages of the heart, hurt in the heart and general heart qualities. This bowl brings an opening Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 9

and release in the heart and a letting go of old unhelpful emotions that no longer serve us. If in doubt which specialist bowl to use then the rose quartz bowl will be a perfect choice. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 10

AQUA AURA BOWLS CERTIFICATE IN SOUND THERAPY - MODULE 8 Aqua aura is produced from clear quartz crystal, which is infused with gold to create a turquoise/gold iridescent appearance. It is believed that natural aqua aura has not been found on the Earth in recent history and it is said to have appeared in its natural form only in Atlantis. It is believed that towards the end of Atlantis all aqua aura crystals of a natural formation were either destroyed or hidden. This is due to its powerful nature and it is said that aqua aura will only be found on Earth in its natural form at such a time when the power of the stone would be used only for the greater good of all. Aqua aura is a combination of clear quartz and usually 24-carat gold and through the infusion of these two the stone aqua aura is created. Therefore the energies of both should be examined in order to understand this stone fully. The clear quartz contains within it all possibilities through the clarity and containment of all other colours. Quartz has the natural ability to amplify, transform, store and focus energy and for this very reason it is used in most electrical devices. Therefore aqua aura contains within it the same possibilities. The clarity of the quartz manifests a mirroring quality where through the clear quartz we see clearly the true nature of our thoughts, feelings and actions. Quartz also helps us to see through the illusion, and the clarity of quartz is a reflection of the light, which contains all colours, connecting to each of the energy centres in order to bring total balance. Gold is a precious metal and is seen as a binding energy through the gold of the wedding band. The gold, which is bound around the quartz, is therefore extremely symbolic in the creation of aqua aura. Gold is a heavy metal, which reminds us of our physical nature. It is only a thin layer over the quartz, which is an indication of our true nature, which is predominant both in the stone and in us. The gold is merely the clothes we wear in this life and is not permanent or fixed. Through these potent reflections of the physical body and spiritual nature the aqua aura helps us see and reflect our true nature and the nature of our reality. Gold is grounding, stabilising and balancing and protects us against any form of erosion on any level. The colour gold links with wisdom that is symbolic of the warmth, knowing and trust of one s own intuition. The golden nature is enlightenment where we let go of the physical nature and find the light within. Gold represents the marriage of our true nature with physicality. Gold also relates to the sun and the father or masculine aspect. Gold therefore can be used if sunlight would benefit the situation and bringing light to issues or situations can be most enlightening. The balancing or reasserting of the masculine side of the being can also be helped with the use of this bowl. The iridescent turquoise colour, which the stones have in appearance, links the gold and the turquoise energies. The turquoise is the universal sea of consciousness and the self-enquiring nature of who am I? Turquoise also links with communication that comes from the heart, and the creative communication through expression. Turquoise is also believed to be linked to Atlantis whose civilisation s incorporated the spiritual realms into much of their lives through invocation, ritual, prayer, healing in a very profound way. It is believed that within Atlantis there were issues, which also related to power, control and Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 11

manipulation, which led to the eventual downfall of this empire. Through the use of aqua aura one can come to understand our present state of futile grasping. This grasping comes with the desire to control and manipulate through power. It is only with the realisation that it is through the letting go of one s desires for power, control and manipulation that we can experience pure power through the enlightenment of the soul. AQUA AURA CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS The tones of this bowl have a dual nature - they are extremely grounding, protective and balancing through the binding to the earth s plane, but they also have a light or enlightening quality to their tones. These bowls are excellent for working through, and with, issues relating to power, control and manipulation, whether that relates to oneself or others. Whatever the intention when playing these bowls it will be amplified, stored and bring transformation. These bowls reflect light and energy and help us connect with true nature. They can be used to bring light to a situation and assist in seeing the situation, person or event with new eyes and seeing through the illusion created by the situation. The aqua aura bowls are excellent for accessing and connecting with the wisdom of ancient Atlantis and allow past life recall of lives in Atlantis in order to understand our present karma and samkaras. These bowls are also excellent for grounding the energy bodies into the physical Earth plane. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 12

PLATINUM/SILVER BOWLS The bowl itself is not only infused with platinum but also with silver and therefore although its name is platinum it contains both metals of which both shall be examined. Platinum is a rare and coveted treasure as it is found on this earth in only very few places. This is an exquisite and beautiful metal which is thirty-five times more rare than gold. Platinum's rarity makes it distinctive and the working with and wearing of this metal is a celebration of our own individuality. Meteorites contain platinum and the first recorded meteorite was two billion years ago. Since the first meteorites. this rare metal has made sporadic and fleeting appearances, mysteriously disappearing for centuries at a time. Platinum has always been seen as mysterious and enchanting to all who have been lucky enough to come upon its path. The Ancient Egyptians, Pre Incan and Spanish conquistadors all found deposits of this precious metal, but after this period it mysteriously disappeared only to re-emerge in the 17 th century to mystify royalty and alchemists alike. Since that period it has always been held in high esteem for its longevity, quality and pureness. Silver is a general disinfectant and cleanser working on the entire physical and energetic bodies and was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 BC, when it was used in jewellery and other objects. Silver is a metal, which is found within the earth and predominantly in a combined state usually with copper or lead. During the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors discovered and developed silver mines in Mexico, Bolivia, and Peru and these mines were extremely rich in silver and therefore resulted in the rise of South and Central America as the largest silver-producing areas in the world. In the mid-19th century a large silver deposit was discovered in Nevada, which meant that the USA took over as the world s largest silver producer. In the 20th century this was surpassed by Mexico and South America, mainly in and around Peru. Both platinum and silver have a reflective quality and are aligned with the energies of the Moon which links to the emotional side of life through the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing of the seasons. PLATINUM CRYSTAL BOWLS These bowls omit sounds of a clear, crisp and high tonal quality that manifest as being pure and clear in the physical and energy bodies. This comes from the reflective moon energies of the bowls, which bring clarity to the senses and the emotions. These bowls are excellent for the balancing and harmonising of the female cycles, which is aligned with the 28-day cycles of the moon. This includes the balancing and calming of PMT, which can create emotional responses in the woman as well as abdominal cramps. These bowls are also excellent for reflecting upon emotional responses, issues and outcomes through the clarity that comes from listening to and experiencing their exquisite energies and tones. These bowls are reflective of our unique and pure nature, which is more than apparent by just looking at these bowls. When they are played the spiritual enlightening quality is extremely Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 13

evident and therefore can be used for spiritual contemplation, enlightened self-knowing and the connection and understanding of our true nature or pure light mind. If the client wishes to reflect upon and know him or herself more, then these bowls are excellent for this purpose. With both male and female clients they can be used in order to connect in with and understand the feminine side of life. These bowls can be used to connect with feminine nature within and which connects into the cycles of life. These are the cycles of birth, life, death and re-birth and flowing through the seasons of the earth, our lives and in all of nature. These bowls help us to understand these cycles, which exist all around us in each moment in our lives and therefore the movement closer to the self-realised nature. If you wish to understand and connect in with the cycles of nature, these bowls bring a quality that is both wonderful and inspiring. A connection to our own individuation can be reflected and contemplated upon with the use of these magnificent bowls. The finding of our own unique qualities can be brought into being with the playing of and listening to these bowls. The platinum bowls also offer a cleansing and purification on all levels, where all aspects of the being are refreshed and renewed by ensuring that the old, unhelpful and stagnant energies are emptied in order that one can be filled with clear and pure energies. SPECIALIST CRYSTAL BOWLS CONCLUSIONS The understanding of the three levels of the specialist bowls is another key in the unlocking of the wisdom of not only these beautiful and unique instruments but also revelations as to the hidden nature of therapeutic sound and thus the opening up to new dimensions of possibility, healing and transformation. Opening doors to new understanding allows one to see clearly, not just from the mind and intellect but also from the intuitive and spiritual side where, through direct experience, anything and everything is possible. Experience allows one to understand how best these unique bowls can be used for one s clients, meditations, group work and spiritual development. The specialist bowls when understood from the three levels can be used for specific treatments according to the sound, colour, and crystal, mineral and metal inclusion. These specialist bowls are seen as being new in terms of recent history but their creation and exceptional qualities and possibilities come through perfect love and perfect trust. The specialist quartz crystal singing bowls come from synchronicity. Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 14

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR MODULE 8 BOOKS AND CDs The Healing Tones of Crystal Bowls AUTHOR Renee Brodie Crystal Bowls & Crystal Balls Ted Andrew Crystal & Sound Enjoy the Subtle Effects of Rock Crystals Combined with Crystal Singing Bowls (with CD) Dick de Ruiter and Tosca Tetteroo Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 15

COLOUR OF SOUND INSTITUTE: CONTACT DETAILS Course Director: Contact address: Tony Nec Colour of Sound Institute 12 Polscoe Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0HS United Kingdom Contact telephone number: +44 (0)1208 873 974 E-mail address: tony@colourofsound.org Website address: www.colourofsound.org Colour of Sound Institute, 2011 Page 16