Ancient Sounds for a New Age: An Introduction to Himalayan Sacred Sound Instruments

by Diane Mandle

Ancient Sounds for a New Age is an introduction to and overview of sound healing with Himalayan instruments. It offers a clear idea of what is needed to learn and practice for anyone who decides to enter the field, and serves as an instructional tool to that end. DiAne has combined techniques from other fields that have proven very effective for her clients and describe these in the book. As an extra bonus, exclusive access to a digital one-hour instructional video is included to demonstrate DiAne's methods as a practitioner.

The book is organized in five parts. The first, Part I: Fundamentals of Sound Healing, offers an orientation to the work.

Part II: The Sacred Sound Family, teaches about the sound healing instruments--the tingshas, the ganta and dorje, and the Himalayan bowls--and the author takes you through some basic configurations for working with multiple instruments.

Part III: Sound Healing and the Chakras, offers a breakdown of techniques and principles for working with the body's main energy centers, the chakras.

Part IV: Working with Challenging Emotions, offers brief orientations to working with anxiety and depression, dedicating one chapter to each.

The last main section of the book, Part V: Enhancing Your Practice, concerns ways to include other modalities in a sound healing session, and the author shares some that have worked well in her own practice. Diane explores colors and toning, power language, and visualization, reminding the reader, "In learning to practice sound healing, we are aspiring to become more than technicians who can play the instruments--we are developing into healers."

Additionally, several Appendices include: thumbnail profiles of some sound healing pioneers, an interesting case study, some client testimonials, and further resources, including information about Diane's school and some of the classes and products offered.

Genres: Nonfiction, New Age

268 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2011

Reviews

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you looking for ways to combat stress and center yourself? I’d recommend reading this book on sound therapy with Himalayan instruments including Tibetan bowls by Diáne Mandle.



Ancient Sounds for a New Age in an insightful handbook on the history, practice and incorporation of sound healing. For thousands of years, people have been using music to heal and meditate. With the success of yoga in mainstream society, people are unearthing the secret techniques of sound healing. Whether through instruments or Tibetan bowls, musical vibrations calm our spirits and allow our bodies to heal.



Diáne has been a practitioner for years and through both her experiences and those of her long-standing clientele, she’s written a gem of a book. Each section is well laid-out with clear, easy to understand concepts as well as exercises for the reader to practice with plenty of illustrations.



My experiment: I wanted to see if what she spoke of was truth, so I tried it for myself. I did it for seven days straight and it really worked! I was less stressed, my spirit was more peaceful and I was more myself. My advice is to go in with an open mind and let yourself be immersed in the ancient sounds of healing.



If you’re looking for ways to stomp out stress and anxiety in your life, pick up this book. It’s a must read! She has a lot of online classes on her website as well.



My Rating: 5 stars




This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...

[Cherie Kephart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ancient Sounds for a New Age is much more than a book on sound healing. Yes, Mandle goes into depth about how sound healing works, as well as how you can facilitate healing for yourself and others. But she also talks about illness, the healing process, and how and why we get sick and how we can help ourselves to heal. Her step-by-step instructions, practical exercises, and advice on how to become a skillful sound healing practitioner are comprehensive and accessible. Mandle’s writing is clear, focused, and effective, delivering her message in a succinct and inviting manner for anyone interested in understanding healing at a deeper level. This book gave me a new appreciation for the intricacies of sound healing and the myriad of ways we can heal ourselves. Thanks to the author for her dedication to sharing her expertise with the world.

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you looking for ways to combat stress and center yourself? I’d recommend reading this book on sound therapy with Himalayan instruments including Tibetan bowls by Diáne Mandle.



Ancient Sounds for a New Age in an insightful handbook on the history, practice and incorporation of sound healing. For thousands of years, people have been using music to heal and meditate. With the success of yoga in mainstream society, people are unearthing the secret techniques of sound healing. Whether through instruments or Tibetan bowls, musical vibrations calm our spirits and allow our bodies to heal.



Diáne has been a practitioner for years and through both her experiences and those of her long-standing clientele, she’s written a gem of a book. Each section is well laid-out with clear, easy to understand concepts as well as exercises for the reader to practice with plenty of illustrations.



My experiment: I wanted to see if what she spoke of was truth, so I tried it for myself. I did it for seven days straight and it really worked! I was less stressed, my spirit was more peaceful and I was more myself. My advice is to go in with an open mind and let yourself be immersed in the ancient sounds of healing.



If you’re looking for ways to stomp out stress and anxiety in your life, pick up this book. It’s a must read! She has a lot of online classes on her website as well.



My Rating: 5 stars




This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...

[Jenny Dino · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a primary health care doctor using an alternative health approach to wellness, I found Ancient Sounds for a New Age to be just what I needed to enhance the sound healing aspect of my practice. This book lays the foundation and shares necessary knowledge and technique needed for the use of Tibetan bowls in a health healing setting. The details provided in bowl layouts for different afflictions, chakra and energy clearing/healing, and hands on application gives you the tools to deepen the quality of a comprehensive sound healing session. This book is a well written, easy to understand, and provides a new understanding in the use of Tibetan bowls. If you are interested in sound healing on any level, this book is a 'must have' for your library.

[Terri Egan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a lifelong musician, leadership educator and recent student of sound healing, I was delighted to find a teacher in Diane Mandle. If you are interested in learning about these sacred sound instruments this is a great place to start. Diane Mandle writes with the clarity and simplicity of a master. Her book introduces you to the history and philosophy of these beautiful instruments and provides practical steps to integrate their use in your practice. Diane shares her wisdom with vivid descriptions, great visuals, case studies and a wealth of application exercises. There are also video resources and opportunities for continued learning for those who want more.

[Golden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to follow but so much information to absorb. I am not starting without a large but if information on the subject of sound healing. Wonderful knowledge filled book.

Anyone getting started study this book. Learn it and you will be able
to start working on people with confifence.