Music Route to Mind-Body Medicine

Amazing powers of Organized

Sound Energy

Through the ages, our Indian psyche has benefited immensely by the therapeutic effects of harmonious sound energy that manifests as music. Our forefathers knew very well how music can influence “Tri-Danda” which is our very self comprising the triage of body, mind and soul.

No wonder they used the term “Naada Brahma” to describe the sublimating impact of music on our entire being. Even in this hi-tech age packed with competition, stress & speed we appreciate the soul-soothing music that emanate from masters like Bala Murali, SPB, Amjad Ali, Chourasia, Shiva Kumar, Shobaraju, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Jasraj, Lataji & Bhimsen.

In ancient India every art is believed to be associated with divine power. In every art one can have health & happiness contributing lifestyle changes. Music is special among arts & is universal. We have people like Tyagayya, Shyama Sastry, Muttu Swamy Dikshitulu, Kabir, Tulasidas, Tukaram, Meerabai etc. attained salvation through Music. The aim of Indian Music is becoming one with the God. Music is born from Samavedam ancient Indian text.

Indian Music having various Raagas. Each Raaga having specific healing property. a specific Raaga at a specific time will give relief in various health problems. Music drives out negative feelings & hatred in people & improves personality. The base for Indian Music is psychic power. It helps mind and body to be in congenial state. Each Raaga is derived from human feelings like pain, affection & happiness. Let us see the benefits of each Raaga.

Raaga Health BenefitsAhir Bhairavi Indigestion, Arthritis, BPChandra Kouns Anorexia (No appetite) Darbari Kanada HeadacheDeepak Indigestion, Anorexia, Burning in

the stomach, Gall StonesGanjani Thodi CoughGunakali Arthritis, Constipation, Headache

PilesHindol Arthritis, Back pain, Tachycardia (Faster Heart Beat)Janpuri Liver Disorders, DiarrhoeaJayajavanti Arthritis, Headache, DiarrhoeaKausikanada Faster Heart Beat, ColdKedar Headache, Asthma, Cold-Cough

Madhuvanti Piles, ConstipationMalkaus Gaseous DistentionMarava Gastric Burning, IndigestionPatmanjari ConstipationPuriya Anemia, TensionPuriya Dhanasri Anemia (Bloodlessness)Suddha Saranga Constipation, Gall StonesSri Constipation, Asthma, Cold & Cough

Music therapy was a part of life style and mostly used as a preventive for many diseases and many recorded evidences as curative also in ancient Ayurvedic texts. This is catching up the attention globally.

Interestingly the healing powers of music have attracted the attention of artists and scientists alike from all continents. The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is the largest professional association which represents over 5000 music therapists, corporate members & related associations globally. Founded in 1998, mission development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education & community settings.

Here are some salient features of music therapy that can be practiced & applied globally as leisure relaxation therapies.

*Who can benefit from MusicTherapy?

Children, adolescents, adults and elderly with mental health needs, developmental & learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s (Loss of memory) & other aging related conditions, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, acute & chronic pain including mothers in labour.

*Where do music therapists work?Psychiatric Hospitals, Mental Asylums, Rehabilitative centers, out patient clinics, daycare centers, developmentally disabled persons, community councelling centers, urban family councelling centers, vocational guidance centers, drug & alcohol de-addiction programs, senior citizens’ care homes, nursing homes, correctional facilities, halfway houses, schools & Health Gyms & Spa.

*How Music Therapy utilized in Hosps?Music used in hospitals to alleviate pain in conjugation with anesthesia or pain medication. Used as mood elevator for patients to counteract depression. Inculcate movement for physical rehabilitating. To calm & sedate agitated patients, often to induce sleep, drive away fear, reduce muscle tension for relaxation including the autonomous nervous system, loss of near & dear, failures, etc.

*How is MT utilized in Psychiatry? MT helps in mental health needs to explore personal feelings, make positive changes in mood & emotional states, have a sense of control over life through successful experiences, practice problem solving & resolve conflicts leading to stronger family bonding and peer relationships. Help come out from drug weaning in recovering from mental illness without withdrawal syndrome. Carcinomas pain.

*What is a typical MT session like?

Since Music therapists serve a wide variety of persons with divergent origins of illness and different types of needs, there is no such thing as an overall typical session. Sessions are designed & music is selected on the individual client’s treatment plan based on race, age, problem, chronicity & cultural back ground.

*What is the future of MT?The future of MT is promising because state-of-the-art MT research in physical rehabilitation, Pain relieving, Alzheimer's disease & psycho-neuro-immunology is documenting the effectiveness of MT in terms that are important in the context a biological medical model.

Source: My Doctor-Feb 2003

Ayurveda and Music Therapy if combined properly can help the mankind very greatly. It is immensely going to help over 30% of world global adult populations by 2000 suffering from reversible mental illness of various origins & of different degree. The no double by 2020. Source- WHO study report .

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