Music For Maternity

Anger may be a negative emotion, but anger is an energy that has been used to effect great social change. People not accepting injustice, and getting very angry about it, have led to most of the advances in human rights that we, as a society, have achieved. Read more here…

When our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use them more powerfully. When hypnotized, a person may experience physiologic changes, such as a slowing of the pulse and respiration, and an increase in alpha brain waves. Read more here…

Meditation is perhaps the most crucial instrument to harness the power of thought, cultivate more peace, clarity and happiness. The breath and mind work in tandem, so as breath begins to lengthen, brain waves begin to slow down. Read more here…

Mindfulness – or “vipassana” — is a specific type of meditative practice from Theravada Buddhism. It involves learning to watch one’s thoughts, feelings and sensations as they arise and pass, without becoming caught up in them. Read more here…

The researchers’ TMV intervention was designed to help adolescents and young adults explore and express thoughts and emotions about their disease and treatment that might otherwise go unspoken. Through the creative process of writing song lyrics and producing videos, a board-certified music therapist offers structure and support to help patients reflect on their experiences and identify what is important to them, such as their spirituality, family, and relationships with peers and health care providers. Read more here…

Music therapy has specific qualities that allow people to express themselves and interact in a non-verbal way – even in situations when they cannot find the words to describe their inner experiences,” Professor Gold was quoted as saying by the BBC. Music-making is social, pleasurable and meaningful. It has been argued that music making engages people in ways that words may simply not be able to.Read more here…

These visual hallucinations  induced by meditation practice suggest that meditation may lead to increased neuroplasticity, which has been linked to cognitive improvements in learning, memory and attention, according to the study. If this hypothesis proves true, meditation could have significant cognitive benefits. Read more here…

Music can provide a voice for a nonverbal child with autism, help people with dementia or Alzheimer’s remember long-lost memories. It can also provide calm and peace to those in their last moments of life. Read more here…

A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology provides scientific proof – for the first time – that the regular practice of meditation causes beneficial molecular changes within the human body. Read more here…

Meditation is known for managing stress, but studies show that regular practice can be a powerful healing tool. For a beginner however, the world of meditation might seem intimidating. With so many different techniques, it can be difficult to understand which one is right for you.  Read more here…