The Healing Power of the Human Voice: Mantras, Chants, and Seed Sounds for Health and Harmony »

James D'Angelo is an American musician, composer, educator, and workshop leader based in the United Kingdom. Since 1992 he has developed and led therapeutic sound and movement workshops in Great Britain, Europe, and the United States, and he is considered an authority on sound healing therapies.

James D'Angelo introduces the concepts behind sound healing and the ways in which group singing can contribute to physical and mental health. Authentic chants and mantras from around the world, techniques for producing overtones, and simple movements disposing the body to inner harmony, health, and peace are included.

Caduceus Magazine

"James D'Angelo's joy in sound and silence, and his reverence for the sacred, burst through every sentence."

Acknowledgments Preface
1 An Introduction to Sound Healing
2 The Nature of Sound and Vibration
3 The Power of the Resonating Voice
4 Complements to the Resonating Voice
5 Breath and the Resonating Voice
6 Meaning of Vowels and Consonants
7 General Instructions for Toning and Chanting
8 Natural Sounds
9 Discovering Your Fundamental Tone
10 Mantras, Chanting, and Vocal Improvisation
11 Toning the Chakras
12 Overtoning

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