Sound is finally receiving the widespread attention it deserves. One of the most exciting new areas of research in healing and the transformation of consciousness involves the use of sound. Like much of the "New Age" exploration, this is in large part a rediscovery of ancient technique and practices combined with modern research in psycho-acoustics and physiology.

There are so many different ways that sound can be used, from simply creating states of deep relaxation and meditation, to actua...

Music is an integral part of our daily lives and makes the world a more pleasurable place to reside. But does music have healing properties? Can the "angelic" quality inherent in the harp also have an "analgesic" effect on chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, or fibromyalgia? Growing contingents of music therapists who have studied and practiced harp therapy in hospitals and nursing homes believe that the answer is a qualified "yes."

The harp has been used in healing since an...