Claire Diab and Dennis Boyle

Yoga is a beautiful philosophy that gives us powerful and practical tools that allow us to relieve stress and tension and replace them with energy and vibrant health. Yoga teaches us to look at the whole body and our connection to the environment and the world around us. It is a natural, easy form of self-care and can make a difference in our lives and how we feel every day.

Healing vibrational sounds are becoming more and more popular today. Using crystal, glass bowls, Tibetan brass bowls, and our voice are some common ways to create vibration. We are so much more than skin, muscle and bones. We have an amazing body inside us which is made up of organs, glands, and systems. There are vibrational healing sounds that can strengthen and nourish all our organs.

Chi Kung is an ancient healing practice from China that dates back about 5,000 years, just as Yoga does. It is an art and science very similar to Yoga. “Chi” means energy; in Yoga it is called “Prana.”

Each organ is surrounded by a sac or membrane called Fascia. The Fascia releases excess heat through the skin and brings in a cool “life force” and energy from nature. An overload of emotional or physical stress causes the Fascia to stick to the organs, which then is not able to release its heat or toxins. The organs and skin can become clogged with toxins and the organs can become overloaded. These healing sounds release the heat and toxins.

Once a day (preferably before bed), lie down comfortably with your legs straight and feet relaxed out to the sides, or knees bent and feet flat on the mat. Repeat each sound three times with your eyes softly closed with awareness at the general location of the dense organs: the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys. Afterward, rest for one to two minutes.

CHI KONG HEALING SOUNDS

Claire Diab is an internationally recognized yoga therapist. She is the director of the Yoga Program for the Chopra Center founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon. She is an adjunct professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University. She is the author of several books and DVDs on yoga including “Yoga for Firefighters.”

Dennis Boyle is a retired fire director and acting chief with the West Orange (NJ) Fire Department. He was the recipient of the 1999 New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs “Fire Officer of the Year” award.