harmonic convergence 2023

Thirty years ago, New Age believers, pagans, meditation practitioners, hippies and the spiritually curious gathered at “energy centers” around the globe to let out a collective “OM.” 

The two-day event, which began on the 16th, was dubbed the Harmonic Convergence and is believed to be the first multi-national, simultaneous meditation event ever organized reports Margalit Fox at The New York Times.

The Harmonic Convergence is the name given to the world's first synchronized global peace meditation, which occurred on August 16–17, 1987. This event also closely coincided with an exceptional alignment of planets in the Solar System. 

Eight planets were aligned in an unusual configuration called a grand trine. The Sun, Moon and six out of eight planets formed part of the grand trine, that is, they were aligned at the apexes of an equilateral triangle when viewed from the Earth. 

reSOUND | reVIVE | reSONATE

Today February 20 we are blessed by a new moon in Pisces - signaling a time filled with emotion, creative breakthroughs, and fantastical energy. This new moon will make us feel like we're living in a movie. 

On February 18, the sun enters Pisces - the last sign in the zodiac, signaling unity, merging and letting go. It was also Maha Shivaratri - a sacred day celebrating the convergence of Shiva and Shakti - the masculine and feminine energies which balance the world.

reSOUND | reVERB | reSONATE @ecodeony

On February 20, it's the new moon in Pisces as Venus enters Aries on the same day. An auspicious time for artistic people in particular to accomplish great things on a stellar scale.

Ideal for meditation and contemplation - self-discipline is conducive, expressing emotional experiences becomes clearly communicable. Allowing us to listen and absorb more with less chatter and clutter.

The energy we're getting from this new moon in Pisces is a bit different from previous years - mainly because it carries the energy of Saturn, the planet of karma. 

As we urbanize and modernize may we continue to keep serene pockets of sanity to sustain and support us. Integrating healing modalities to nourish us better in these more challenging times.

Our bodies emit their own unique vibrational field - each organ and cell with its own resonance. As sensory beings we can avail of these sound frequencies to help clear energetic blockages, re-balance our bodies, and achieve a state of ease and harmony.

Allowing the magic of healing sound to embrace our being. Embarking on our own personal journey of sound healing only requires an open heart and a willing spirit.

sonic immersion

Back in our island in the sun after four years away has been a rude shock. What had made is a serene paradise is all paved over by so much hustle and bustle. 

We are heart sore that our beloved island sanctuary has morphed into a wanna-be city hub - too eager to erase its roots as it stumbles on in chaos and mayhem. 

rainbow over a newly built subdivision

As we urbanize and modernize may we continue to keep serene pockets of sanity to sustain and support us. Integrating healing modalities to nourish us better in more challenging times.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, defines integrative medicine as a combination of “mainstream medical and CAM therapies with high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.”

a selection of instruments

Integrative medicine chooses and combines the most advanced, scientifically validated therapies from both conventional and CAM systems. Providing holistic, supportive and non-intrusive health options to its recipients and users.

Sound immersion uses quartz crystal bowls, chimes, and other sound generators - frequencies as ancient as time and the elements are harnessed to heal.

immersive sound bath

Our bodies emit their own unique vibrational field - each organ and cell with its own resonance. As sensory beings we can avail of these sound frequencies to help clear energetic blockages, re-balance our bodies, and achieve a state of ease and harmony.

Allowing the magic of healing sound to embrace our being. Embarking on our own personal journey of sound healing only requires an open heart and a willing spirit.

a polymath community

The universal being or a polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much"; Latin: 
homo universalis, "universal man") is an individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. 

Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci

All inclusive, non sectarian, non denomination centers of education in many parts of the world are devoted to creating and developing the type of human being curious and concerned enough to keep on learning. 

In all our diversity any type of specialization may be too limiting if we are working towards a more complete form of thinking and being. 

This is expressed in the term Renaissance man, often applied to the gifted people of that age who sought to develop their abilities in all areas of accomplishment: intellectual, artistic, social and physical. 

At the recent graduation of the latest batch of sound healing practitioners at New York Open Center I was delighted and astounded by the diverse and masterful accomplishments presented by each graduate. Kudos to you, the faculty and organization for bringing this into our world. Bravo! 

Integrating sound into any type of practice is a major plus for our evolution and enlightenment. Channeling this power through each unique individual is only limited and bound by their imagination and insight. 

The vibratory ripples are cosmic and life changing on so many levels. We stand in awe of your incredible contribution. 

Good vibes go round and round. 

sound medicine

Music therapy and sound healing are fast becoming the popular alternative to medical or spa treatments.

In a sound bath, health seekers looking to disconnect, are immersed in a sensory wash of good vibrations rooted in ancient traditions.

A chord has been struck among mainstream practitioners, seeking to restore and maintain harmony and balance, in increasingly crowded lives and circumstances.

Slipping into a mind clearing state that nourishes mindful living is a growing need among many urbanites - for the anxious and ailing as much as wellness enthusiasts.

Easier said than done when we are constantly inundated and distracted by our gadgets and techniques collected for our own comfort and convenience.

Sound therapy has long lain at the heart of healing vibrations - releasing blockages, clearing chakras and rejuvenating energy.

Tuning to the frequency of 432hz has had such transformative effects on recipients during meditations and treatments.

Filling a roomful with these healing vibration creates a profound sensory resonance for each individual that aligns the body and entrains the mind by releasing, relaxing and tuning in on the same frequency.

Surrendering any resistance and dropping all thought we are bathed in soothing sounds rippling and rolling in waves - inside us in our blood and cells, and externally on our skin and our energy field.

Hearing sound is a primal sense and it is in our nature to be transformed by what we hear. In a sound bath we immerse in harmonious frequencies that move our brainwaves from active and alert states into a relaxed drowsy dreaminess.

This enables our whole being to process, detox and rebalance ourselves back into our natural alignment.

I heard a talk given by the Dalai Lama at the Garrison Institute back in October 2009. He spoke of clinical studies scientists were conducting on his senior monks who were seasoned meditators.

The neuroimaging data gathered from when the monks were awake or asleep had a vastly astounding difference from when they were in a meditative state.

Neuroscientists, psychologists and musicologists who study the cognitive effects of sound say that these mental shifts lead to benefits that boost the immune system and enhance creativity.

In shedding our layers we are restored back in our own skin. True, real and more wondrous than ever.