What is toning?

Toning is the use of sustained sounds, either vocal or instrumental, to assist with both emotional and physical healing. Toning can be affected by oneself or passively received from another. By understanding the principles of sound therapy it can be seen that vibrations balance the body and its energy system which is how toning works.

Vocal sounds predominantly focus on the use of specific vowels and consonants but can also include the use of sounds such as humming, sighing, moaning, and laughing and are produced to a particular pitch, volume, rhythm, duration and tambre (tone).

Sounds can be directed inwards or outwards dependent on which sound is used and the therapist and/or client intent (directed thought or intent makes the process a lot more powerful). Alli uses instruments such as Tibetan prayer bells, singing bowels and ting-sha as tools for instrumental toning in conjunction with specific colours and crystals all of which produce remarkable results.

It is not necessary to join in the vocal component of the musical massage if you do not wish.

What are the Chakras?

The body is one big ball of energy. Within the body there are 7 main energy centres called chakras. Each chakra is a round, spinning vortex which creates vibrations or energy in and around the body. Each of the chakras spin to a different frequency, creating different types of vibrations.

The 7 main chakras are as follows:

The Root Chakra - (located at the base of the spine)
The Sacral Chakra - (located just below the navel)
The Solar Plexus Chakra - (located just above the navel)
The Heart Chakra - (located at the centre of the chest)
The Throat Chakra - (located at the throat)
The Third Eye Chakra - (located at the centre of the forehead)
The Crown Chakra - (located at the top of the head)

To feel the effect of your chakras move your hand slowly about 2 inches above your body a the locations mentioned above. You may sense a feeling of concentrated energy.

Why is chakra toning effective?

After a chakra toning session you will notice an immense increase in relaxation and renewed energy throughout the entire body. Due to the nature of our lifestyles we often lack energy in certain areas of our physical body. Emotional blockages also disrupt the balance of the energy centres which ultimately results in defiency or disease. By using specific sounds that match the specific frequency of each chakra we can create balance and help maintain a healthy existence.