Toning Circle
The toning circle begins with a guided session of deep breathing that focuses on bringing the vowel sounds through the chakra system as breath. This leads into a guided series of Bija Mantras where we experience sounding the whole body.
The sequence of exercises prepares the group for the first open toning which lasts for up to ten minutes. The toning opens the group up to the subtlety of deep listening while sounding. This space of deep listening prepares the group to engage with the potential of healing offered during the second phase of the toning circle which is a time of deep rest. I play the Tibetan bowls and use vocal harmonics with shruti box accompaniment.
The final part of the evening involves another open toning which allows the group to assimilate all of the sounds and silences of the toning circle.
NOTE: This session will be offered live both online and in person at:
KILKISHEN CULTURAL CENTRE
GORTNACORRAGH
KILKISHEN
CO. CLARE
V95 KN34
Pat Mc Inerney
I first experienced vocal toning in 2012 when I attended the World Sound Healing Conference in Colorado, USA facilitated by Jonathan Goldman. I have worked for many years with Vickie Dodd who is a pioneer in the field of sound healing with over 50 years of experience using sound as a healing modality. Vickie encouraged me to start the toning circle in 2015 and it has been running since. I have also worked with David Hykes in France and gained a lot of knowledge on vocal harmonics and the subtlety of listening and sounding.
