The medicinal properties of music have been recognized since ancient times. Sound vibrations penetrate all matter and can - if applied correctly - heal diseases. "Health is not just the absence of disease. It is in fact a delicate balance of one's physical, emotional and spiritual well-being". Pat Moffit Cook, a music therapy practitioner and educator, has collected recordings of musical healing
… practices of indigenous cultures from India, Nepal, Peru, Mexico, Haiti, Korea, Panama and America, among others. Western modernization threatens to disappear these age-old practices. For that reason, the healers gave permission to record their healing rituals on CD: to open the eyes of Westerners, to move them to a greater understanding of other cultures and to strive to preserve these valuable traditions. Included with the CD is a beautifully colorfully illustrated book (A4 format) that extensively discusses the healers and their healing methods. The music, which is often a combination of vocals and certain instruments, is very varied because of the different cultures and personal methods. The book and CD together thus form an educational whole in the field of music therapeutic practices. (SvdP). _ The book and CD together thus form an educational whole in the field of music therapeutic practices. (SvdP). _ The book and CD together thus form an educational whole in the field of music therapeutic practices. (SvdP). _more
