Good Vibrations...
by Anna Parkins
The following is an excerpt from Tips for Innovative Meetings and Events (T.I.M.E.) published by Sue Tinnish in August 2006. Sue is the founder of SEAL Inc. and the Training and Development Coordinator for the International Association of Conference Centers. Sue may be reached at 847.394.9857 or stinnish@ameritech.net.
Using light and sound principles, balance is created by using the right (or matching) frequency that corresponds with the physical, emotional and mental part of our being.
Next time you sing in the shower or listen to a CD, notice how the sound affects you. Is the sound uplifting, relaxing or motivating?
A large group in a meeting setting can be similarly affected by voice (toning) or by tuning forks on and around the body or by crystal singing bowls or other musical instruments.
If you wanted to create a ‘soothing’ meeting break, then playing soft orchestral music might be the answer. If, on the other hand, the audience needs to be energized, you might want to consider something modern with a quick beat. Listening to sounds like the rhythm of the heart beat will bring you back to balance. Some meetings use sounds to welcome an audience in to hear a speaker, other sounds to transfer into breaks and a third to relax.
On a personal level, listening to a guided meditation or using a visualization process will not only relax you, but by taking regular intervals to ‘take time out’ you will find yourself recharged and re-energized, less likely to be sick, and more willing to take on life ’s challenges. Think about taking a CD player or downloading sounds to your MP3 or iPod and giving yourself your own personal 10 minute sound bath.
The secret is to find the right balance. Sound can not only reduce stress, but remove negative energy patterns.
The vibration of color can also help people become calm and relaxed. Use color in your meeting surroundings to create a peaceful or exciting atmosphere. Banners, drapes or cushions can provide an inexpensive “look” and can enhance the am bience you want to create. Utilizing rainbow theme colors, you can create a red (denoting action) entrance that opens up to orange (energizing) breakfast buffet which leads to a green (healthy) lounge area.
For a quick break, have your group take a blue piece of paper and imagine breathing in the color. Or use other colors to create other moods.
Colored lighting is also effective. Think about how a traffic light (three colors) might fit in with the meeting theme, or the deep blues and greens of the ocean and even stark white or black.
If your meeting site has a spa, you might want to consider including elements of the spa in the meeting. Find ways to incorporate the sounds, colors, water features, plants, and even aromatic smells.
Remember, everything has a vibration - the sounds we hear, the thoughts we think, the food we eat, even the people we meet. You may recall Beach Boys singing about Good Vibrations. Now you know how true that is today.
Sound Music Resources
In the world of sound and music for health and learning:
Anna offers The Meditation Journey CD for $12.00. See her website at http://www.soundenergyplus.com.
Check out Discovery Tools and Workshops. They offer Hemi-Sync® and related products. Hemi-Sync inventor, Robert A. Monroe (1915-1995), was a pioneer in the investigation of human consciousness since the 1950s. Their website is at http://www.hemisyncforyou.com/ and you can listen to samples.
Also look at the Brain Sound Studio at http://www.transparentcorp.com/products/bss/. Samples are also available for listening.If you are interested in how some of these ideas can be incorporated into a meeting or conference setting, please contact Anna Parkins at anna@soundenergyplus.com or 972-977-7012.
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