when you are grounded
and present. One of the
sounds you can use to
ground and become
more present instantly is
the word Ho.
This strong, quick sound
comes from deep in
your belly after you have
taken a deep breath.
Try it three times.
Remember, it needs to
be a very strong and
quick sound.
How do you feel? Do you
feel more present, more focused? Ho grounds
you into your body and allows your mind to
clear and you to become more present.
TIP 3: JOIN THE CHORUS Have you heard
the saying, “there is strength in numbers?”
This saying applies beautifully to using your
voice with other people. One of the most
spectacular ways to do this is to sing in a choir.
Numerous studies around the world have
been and are being conducted to evaluate the
many benefits of singing. Some of the physical
benefits include improvements in breathing,
circulatory system, your heart, posture,
immune system, mental clarity, pain relief, and
stress reduction. A few emotional benefits
include self-esteem, confidence, uplifting,
energizing, emotional release, and balance.
Whenever you sing or play music with other
people, hormones are released by your
nervous system, like dopamine and serotonin,
that make you feel good. O xytocin, the
“bonding” hormone that brings us together
in community, is also released. Even singing
your favorite songs in the shower will produce
many of these benefits for you.
And the best part, it doesn’t matter if you
think you have a horrible voice or can’t carry a
tune. Sing anyway!
Music has always been and always will be
the voice of the individual heart and soul,
and the voice of humanity’s heart and soul.
This voice has been with the human family
since the dawn of time. A voice that benefits
every particle of your being. A voice that
fills you with the best things in life, like joy,
compassion, bliss, love, commun,ity and
so much more. And a collective voice that
reminds us that harmony is our natural state.
Sharon Carne is an author, speaker, musician,
recording artist, sound healer, Reiki master
and consultant. Sharon is the founder of Sound
Wellness, whose programs are at the forefront
of education in how sound and music can be
easily applied to your everyday life - to reduce
stress, help you concentrate, energize you, inspire you, support your
health and so much more. www.soundwellness.com
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