CHAPTER 40

HEALING SOUND THERAPY AND PRESCRIPTIONS

INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY It is important to note that there are several

As early as the Qin Dynasty (221-207BC) heal- healing sound systems used by different Medical
ing sounds have been recorded in China. For thou- Qigong schools and other cultures. These sound
sands of years, Qigong masters have studied oc- systems all affect the body's sympathetic and
currences in nature and in the physical body to de- parasympathetic nerves to some degree. The
velop a holistic approach to health and longevity. main emphasis, when performing any healing
One of the many discoveries made is that all hu- sound, should be placed on the connection of the
mans produce similar sound patterns in certain situ- mind, breath, and imagination to the area or in-
ations. For instance, after a tense situation many ternal organ focused on by the patient. This will
people utter a sigh of relief. This sigh is the body's reduce the potential for causing Qi deviations. The
way of releasing emotional stress. Specificsituations patient must have an internal image and actually
will release different emotional sounds, because hear and feel the resonating sound inside the body.
emotions are stored as tone resonances in the dif- It is also important that the patient feel enveloped
ferent chambers of the Five Yin Organs. in the sound, vibration, energy, and light of the
During the Sui Dynasty (590-618 AD), ancient therapeutic tone.
Qigong Master Zhi Zhuan pointed out that there
SOUND VOLUME RESONATION
are six ways of expelling toxic energy from the in-
ternal organs, using the six different sounds for- The pronunciations of the sounds must be
mula. The silently spoken six sounds are coordi- correct. The resonant effects of the sounds must
nated with the breathing and the movements of the be brought into full play to be successfully trans-
body's extremities to purge and cleanse the organ mitted to the diseased areas of the internal organs.
cavities and particular channels of stagnant Qi. Therefore, it is extremely important that the pa-
These exercises are excellent for treating muscular tient focus the mind and intention on the area
injuries and for the Yin and Yang organs. The im- being treated. There are three volume resonations
pure Qi produced by external pathogenic factors commonly used in Medical Qigong sound
(from food, air, and drink) and internal pathogenic therapy: soft, moderate, and loud.
factors (toxic emotions and negative mental atti- 1. Soft volume is spiritual in its energetic nature
tudes) will be expelled directly from each organ. and is related to the projection of Shen. A soft
The healing sound techniques can either be volume is generally used when beginning
used by the patient as a form of static Medical sound therapy treatments. With soft volume
Qigong prescription (for purgation), or projected pronunciation, the patient can easily feel
into the patient by the doctor as a clinical form of where the sound waves reach and acquire
energetic stimulation (for tonification or purga- resonant effect, but the amplitude of the
tion). The six words are: Xu (Shu), Ke (Haa), Hu sound wave is not wide enough to produce
(Who), Si (Sss), Chui (Chree), and Xi (Shee). These the desired healing effects, and its vibrational
sounds are also used in chanting (in spiritual force is very weak.
Qigong). Ancient documents state that these six 2. A moderate volume of sound is emotional and
sounds denote the Five Yin Organs as well as the mental in its energetic nature and is related
five seasons. to the projection of Qi, A moderate volume is

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considered the standard for all healing sound tone adjusts the depth of the vibration resonance
treatments. Moderate volume is decided by in the body.
the individual's own voice. It should be lim- The three pitch sounds also affect the energy
ited to the range in which the patient's voice movement of the body's Triple Burners, as well as
does not strain and in which the voice can be the internal organs positioned within the thorax.
raised or lowered effortlessly. 1. The high-pitched sound is pronounced in a
3. Loud Volume is related to the projection of straight tone with the head slightly drooped.
Jing. A loud volume is used to shock the pa- The high pitch focuses the energy resonation
tient into feeling the diseased tissue area. This into the specific organs of the patient's Upper
is due to the fact that loud volume is more Burner from the sternum to the manubrium.
tangible (or physical) in its energetic nature. After completing the sound resonation exercise,
With loud volume pronunciation, the patient return back to the Wuji position and relax;regu-
can easily feel the body's internal organs and late the body using natural breathing.
tissues vibrate; however, this sound is only 2. The middle-pitched sound is pronounced in
used to reintroduce a desensitized patient to either a rising or descending tone, depend-
his or her body. The problem with prolonged ing on the patient's specific conditions. The
use of loud volume is that the increased vol- rising tone will cause the patient's Qi to as-
ume is liable to create tension and cause Qi cend, while the descending tone will cause the
deviations. Qi to drop. The middle pitch focuses the en-
The volume of sound uttered also depends ergy resonation into the specific organs of the
on the patient's current state of health. People who patient's Middle Burner from the navel to the
are physically weak can usually practice the breath sternum within patient's body. Middle-
regulating and Qi reinforcing exercises, but should pitched sounds are only prescribed for spe-
not practice the sound pronouncing method until cific conditions (organ prolapse or organ en-
they feel appropriately energetic. ergetic overload).
Topractice the word pronouncing method, the 3. The low-pitched sound is pronounced in a
patient should start from the soft volume and in- dropping, then rising tone, within one breath.
crease it gradually. Diseases of different parts of This causes the energetic resonation to satu-
the body require different volumes. For example: rate the diseased organ from top to bottom,
• Patients with Heart or Lung trouble can com- then from bottom to top. This focuses the en-
fortably take the soft to moderate volume pro- ergy resonation into the specific organs of the
nunciation; patient's Lower Burner from the navel to the
• Patients with Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney perineum. The method of pronouncing the
and intestinal diseases can take the moderate low-pitched sound is usually practiced imme-
to louder volume pronunciation. diately after sounding the high-pitched tone.
After pronouncing either the high-, middle-
HIGH-, MIDDLE-, AND LOW-PITCHED
or low-pitched sounds, perform the Open and
SOUND
Close the Three Dantians method once, then close
The healing sounds have high, middle, and with the Pulling Down the Heavens exercise. This
low pitches with different penetrating potentials. completes one set.
When correctly vocalized, they cause resonant
vibrations in the body, producing certain states of BREATH AND MIND CONTROL
consciousness that have both a psychological and Healing sounds produce an aspirating effect
a physiological effect on the nervous system. analogous to vacuuming a room. This analogy
As the tones change from a high to low pitch, describes to the patient the desired intention
they regulate the depth of the tone penetration. needed to successfully utilize this modality of
Similar to a dimmer switch on a light bulb, the healing. Toning without proper focused intention,
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breath, and mind control placed on the specific Another way to produce sound is to imagine
internal organ is like trying to vacuum a room that the sound is appearing as a specific color and
while waving the hose in the air. Although the causing a vibration within the body. Clinical
hose is sucking the air, it is not performing the sound therapy is further divided into three dis-
desired result of purging the room of dust and tinct levels of emitted energies: Obvious Sound
dirt. To become proficient and establish the de- Resonation, Hidden Sound Resonation and Mys-
sired result, the individual must focus the atten- terious Sound Resonation.
tion and place the vacuum hose onto the specific 1. The Obvious (Ming) Sound Resonation is au-
area that needs cleaning. dible sound. This energy sound resonation is
Healing sound and toning therapy work the considered Yang and is produced through the
same way. It is not just sounding the tone which vocal organs. When toning audibly, the heal-
allows the technique to work, but the combina- ing sounds fills the Qigong doctor's energetic
tion of the breath and mind focused on the in- fields. These fields can then be transferred
tended internal organ. When practicing sound onto the patient to produce a very strong,
therapy, the patient generally uses the Natural physical affect on the patient's tissues and
Breathing method, along with focused intention organs. The Qigong doctor connects (through
and color visualization. intention) with the patient's internal organ,
While inhaling, the patient imagines breath- and imagines his or her voice penetrating the
ing in divine, white light healing energy through diseased organ's tissues. The doctor then
the nose and absorbing this healing Qi into the imagines the patient's tissues vibrating like
diseased area, vibrating it. rippling water with the sound exhalation, to
When exhaling, the patient imagines breath- purge the pathogenic Qi.
ing out the dark, diseased, Turbid Qi through the 2. The Hidden (An) Sound Resonation is slightly
mouth. It is important for patients to maintain the audible sound. This energy sound is consid-
healing color (i.e.:green, red, golden yellow, white, ered Yin transitioning into Yang, and is pro-
or blue) vibration inside the diseased organ, even duced by softly exhaling sound energy reso-
when they exhale. nation into the patient's body. This slightly
SEPARATING THE BREATH INTO YIN AND audible energy sound resonation affects the
YANG patient's tissues and organs more on an emo-
The breath can be divided into either Yin or tional plane, enveloping and penetrating the
Yang qualities. When breathing shallow and focus- patient's tissues like a mist.
ing the mind on the front of the throat, the breath 3. The Mysterious (Hua) Sound Resonation is
feels cool and is therefore considered Yin;however, inaudible sound. This energy sound
when shifting the mind's attention towards the back resonation is considered Yin and is mentally
of the throat, the breath, when released, feels hot, produced inside of the doctor's body. The
and is considered Yang. This change in tempera- Qigong doctor first focuses and fills his or her
ture is due to the front of the body being Yin in na- body and energetic field with the vibrant
ture and the back of the body being Yang. sound. The doctor then focuses the mind on
the healing sound like a mantra. This inner
AUDIBLE AND INAUDIBLE SOUND sound fills the Qigong doctor's field with reso-
RESONATION nant vibration which can be transferred into
Before projecting sound therapy in a clinical the patient's body. This energy sound
setting, the Qigong doctor must vibrate the three resonation affects the patient's tissues and
Dantians while focusing on his or her Taiji Pole. organs on a more spiritual dimension, envel-
Once the sound vibration has filled the doctor's oping and purging like a gentle light.
body, the resonate healing sounds can be projected The Qigong doctor can also coordinate the
into the patient's tissues and organs. projection of the healing sounds with the patient's
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toning to synchronize their energetic fields. All

sound techniques have specific postures, breath-
ing, and mind regulations to facilitate whole body
integration.
Patients and students are usually encouraged
to practice the audible sound vibrations until they
can vibrate the tissues of the organs at will, before
they proceed to the inaudible sound resonation.
THE SIX HEALING SOUND
PRESCRIPTIONS
Before starting any organ sound exercise,
there are certain grounding and cleansing tech-
niques that the patient should practice. These
preparation exercises are described as follows.
1. Always begin sound resonation from a Wuji
standing posture.
2. Breathe naturally from the abdomen, inhaling
through the nose and exhaling through the
mouth. The body should be relaxed, and respi-
ration should be gentle, thin, even, and ex-
tended. The mind should not concentrate on
the expansion of the Lungs, but on the Lower
Dantian first, and then on the treatment area.
Also, breath through every pore of the body Figure 40.1. Pulling Down the Heavens allows the
into the Lower Dantian. patient to sink the Oi, returning the excess energy back
Upon exhaling, sound the healing word with into the Lower Dantian.
a low volume pronunciation, feeling where the
sound waves reach. Once the tissue area is
stimulated, increase the volume. At the same continue to circlethe arms over the head. When
time draw in the abdomen, draw up the anus, exhaling, bend the elbows to make a curve in
slightly knead the ground with the feet, sink front of the chest, and press the abdomen. Then
the shoulders, and then shift the body weight separate the arms to the sides of the legs, and
to both heels. This will access the Kidneys' return to the Wuji posture (Figure 40.1).
Water Qi. When inhaling, close the mouth, raise Regulate the breath three times in the Wuji
the tongue against the hard palate, and shift posture after completing the exercise. Breath-
the body weight to the anterior soles of the feet. ing Regulation (Pulling Down the Heavens) is
This will access the body's Fire energy. Exhale required after the exerciseof each sound is com-
the specific sounds through the mouth while pleted and before the next exercise begins.
imagining the impurities of that specific organ THE SOUND "XU" (SHU) NOURISHES THE

being expelled. LIVER

3. Pull Down the Heavens (the ending breath This sound relieves Liver stagnation, aids in
regulation). Inhale and exhale through the nose. correcting certain types of visual distortions, and
When inhaling, slowly raise both arms forward purges the accumulation of Phlegm in the body
and upward from the sides of the body, with (e.g., the condition of Lung Hot Phlegm, due to
both palms facing downward until reaching an already existing cold).
shoulder level. Then turn the palms up, and Both hands overlap the inner Laogong Pc-8

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points, with the left hand on the outside for men

(opposite hand position for women). The
Shaoshang Lu-ll point of both thumbs presses
against the navel, with the Laogong points point-
ing at the umbilicus.
When inhaling, expand the abdomen and
close the eyes, feeling the breath envelop and pen-
etrate the Liver organ. At the same time direct the
Qi of the Liver's Channels to flow upward from
the Dadun Lv-I point on the lateral portions of
the big toes. Visualize the Qi rising through the
lower abdomen, linking the Gall Bladder to the
Lungs, traveling to the throat, and eyes, to the fore-
head, and then to the Baihui GV-20 point.
When exhaling, contract the abdomen and re-
lease the pathogenic factors. Focus the attention
and imagination on the Qi flowing down the face,
to connect with the Lungs' Channels, flowing
downward to the Shaoshang Lu-ll points on the
medial portions of the thumbs. The Qi is then di-
rected and rooted into the Lower Dantian. Open
the eyes wide, and sound the word "Shu" (the lips
are slightly brought together, the tongue tip
stretches forward with the lateral sides slightly
curling toward the middle). Exhale completely.
In this particular exercise, the breath should
feel lukewarm as you exhale (Figure 40.2). Per-
form six times.
THE SOUND "KE" (HA) REPLENISHES THE
HEART
This sound relieves Fire from the Heart and
expels Heat from the body; it also improves poor
circulation and reduces fevers. The respiration
patterns are the same as those in the previous
(Liver) sound prescription.
When inhaling, raise both hands to shoulder
level as if embracing a post. Both palms should face
each other with the arms making a curve in front of
the chest. Expand the abdomen and close the eyes;
feel the breath envelop and penetrate the Heart or-
gan. At the same time direct the Qi of the Spleen's
Channels to flow from the Yinbai Sp-l point on the
medial portion of the big toes, along the inner por-
tions of the legs, upward to the abdomen to meet Figure 40.2. The sound "Xu" (Shu) is used to purge
with the Thrusting Channels, and enter into the Liver stagnation as well as to disperse the accumulation
Heart. of Phlegm in the body (Lung Hot Phlegm).

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Figure 40.3. The sound "Ke" (Ha) is used to purge Heart Figure 40.4. The sound "Hu" (Who) is used to treat
Fire as well as expel Heat from the body. digestive problems, by purging Stomach and Intestinal
stagnation.
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When exhaling, softly open the eyes and draw velop and penetrate the Spleen organ. Direct the
the Qi out from the Heart, past the Lungs, through Qi of the Spleen's Channels to flow from the Yinbai
the armpits, along the inner portions of the arms, Sp-l points on the medial portion of the big toes,
to the Shaochong Ht-9 point on the medial por- up to the abdomen to enter the Spleen, and to link
tion of the little fingers. Point the fingers forward up with the Stomach.
to release the pathogenic Qi, and sound the word When exhaling, the right palm turns outward,
"Ha." The mouth is half closed with the tongue rolling over and pushing above the head, thus
placed against the lower mandible. Exhale com- forming the posture of Holding the Heavens. At
pletely. This breath should feel hot (Figure 40.3). the same time, imagine the Qi ascending up to
Return to the beginning position and perform the throat, to the root of the tongue, and spread-
six times. ing under it. Imagine a secondary river of Qi flow-
THE SOUND "HU" (WHO) STRENGTHENS THE ing from the Stomach to the Heart, and ascend-
SPLEEN ing along the Heart's Channels to the Shaochong
This sound is used to correct digestive prob- Ht-9 point on the medial portion of the little fin-
lems, especially when the Stomach or intestines gers, and exhale the sound "Who." The lips are
feel full or sluggish. brought together as if playing a flute, the tongue
When inhaling, raise both hands upward in is level and stretched forward as much as possible
front of the abdomen, as if embracing a ball in the to allow the ascending energy of the Thrusting
Lower Dantian area. Both palms should face each Channels to rush out. Exhale completely while the
other with the arms making a curve. Expand the left palm turns downward and presses down to
abdomen and close the eyes; feel the breath en- the outside of the left hip (Figure 40.4).

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Figure 40.5. The sound "Si" (Sss) is used in order to Purge the Lungs.

Next, inhale and turn the right palm over to point on the lateral portions of the big toes, along
face the body; slowly descend the right arm in the inner portion of the legs, through the lower ab-
front of the body, while the left arm turns towards domen into the Lungs.
the body and ascends. The two hands cross in When exhaling, turn over both palms to face
front of each other (with the ascending arm on downward, then separate the palms horizontally
the inside, and the descending arm outside). Now to the sides. Guide the Qi along the Lungs' Chan-
the left hand pushes up and the right hand pushes nels to the Shaoshang Lu-ll points on the inner
down. At the same time, exhale and repeat the portion of the thumbs, while exhaling the sound
sound "Who." Pressing both left and right hands "Sss" The lips are slightly drawn back, the upper
form one set. Perform six times. At the end, cross and lower teeth are slightly brought together
both arms in front of the chest and return to the forming a small slit; the tip of the tongue is placed
beginning position. against the slit in-between the teeth to articulate
THE SOUND "51" (SSSS) MOISTENS THE the sound. Exhale completely, then allow both
LUNGS arms to descend to the sides of the body (Figure
This sound is used to nourish the Lungs, treat 40.5). Repeat six times.
problems such as tuberculosis, abscesses, and der- THE SOUND "CHUI" (CHREE) STRENGTHENS
matitis. THE KIDNEYS
From the beginning Wuji posture, inhale and This sound is used to regulate the Kidneys,
raise both hands as if holding a ball, moving it up- expel chills, and to maintain the Internal Heat of
wards, until the hands face the Shanzhong CV-17 the Lower Dantian and Mingmen Fire.
point at the front of the chest. Direct the Qi of the Inhale and raise both arms to embrace an imagi-
Liver's Channels to ascend from the Dadun Lv-I nary ball in front of the chest (Middle Dantian area).
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Figure 40.6. The sound "Chui" (Chree) is used to

regulate the Kidneys and the Mingmen Fire, as well as
Figure 40.7. Massage the sides of the body.
to expel chills from the body.

The joints in between the thumb and index finger slightly drawn back; the tongue moves forward.
of both hands are stretched wide open. Lead the Qi The breath should feel cold (Figure 40.6).
to flow upward from the Yongquan Kd-I points of Slowly straighten the body as the hands circle
the Kidney Channels, through the inner portions downward, from the lower back to the thighs. Rub
of the thighs, along the spinal column, and into the the lower lumbar region (Shenshu Bl-23 points)
Kidneys. and the sides of the thighs (Huantiao GB-30
When exhaling, hold the posture and stretch points), moving the hands upward while massag-
the fingers, while leading the Qi from the Kid- ing the buttocks. Return to the holding the ball
neys into the chest and then to the Lungs. The posture and repeat six times (Figure 40.7).
channel Qi then transfers into the Pericardium THE SOUND "XI" (SHE) REGULATES THE
Channels and flows down the arms to the TRIPLE BURNERS
Zhongchong Pc-9 points at the tips of the middle This sound is used to eliminate Excess Heat,
fingers. While exhaling, sound the word ''Chree.'' for treating rheumatism, poor circulation, and
The mouth is nearly closed with the corners problems of the Triple Burners. This exercise helps

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to recharge the body's Qi metabolism, regulate

Internal Qi, and balance the eight systems of the
body (respiratory, digestive, reproductive, circu-
latory, lymphatic, nervous, muscular / skeletal,
and excretory systems).
The "She" sound of the Triple Burners is al-
ways prescribed for patients undergoing radia-
tion or chemotherapy. This allows the patient to
disperse the toxic Heat left within the tissues.
From a beginning Wuji posture, inhale and
raise both hands as if holding an imaginary ball
up in front of the chest at the Middle Dantian.
Direct the channel Qi of the Triple Burner Chan-
nels in the arms to flow downward to the Lower
Dantian, then down the legs via the Gallbladder
Channels to the tips of the fourth toes of the feet
at the Qiaoyin points (GB-44).
Exhale the sound "She," at the same time ro-
tating both arms upward to form the Embracing
the Heavens posture. The lips are slightly open and
drawn back; the tongue suspends behind the teeth.
When exhaling, direct the Qi to flow from the
Qiaoyin GB-44 points on the outer portion of the
fourth toes upward, along the Gall Bladder Chan-
nels, through the outer portions of the legs to the
head, and transfer the energy flow into the Triple
Burner Channels, directing it along the outer por-
tions of the arms to the Guanchong TB-l points at
the ends of the ring fingers. Exhale completely.
Figure 40.8. The sound "Xi" (She) is used to purge
Inhale, while turning the palms over to face
Excess Heat from the body.
downward, and begin lowering both arms along
the front of the chest. Imagine the Qi flowing
down from both arms into the Lower Dantian. THE PROPER NUMBER OF BREATHS
Exhale without sounding "She," and press both FOR HEALING SOUND PRACTICE
palms down along the front of the abdomen to When practicing all six healing sounds, each
the sides of the hips, returning to the Wuji pos- sound should be practiced a minimum of three to
ture (Figure 40.8). Repeat the entire sequence six six times before proceeding on to the next sound.
times. If the patient wishes to practice the six healing
This exercise is different from the others in sounds daily, the patient should perform each
that the energy circulates back and forth through sound no more than twenty-four times. If the pa-
the channels but does not disperse outside the tient is practicing one or more healing sounds for
body. Meaning you inhale Qi from fingers to toes, a specific therapy, then the number of times for
exhale Qi from toes to fingers and sound, inhale tone resonances should be thirty-six.
Qi from fingers to Lower Dantian, exhale Qi from Practice the six healing sounds in the sequen-
Lower Dantian to toes, without sound, then be- tial order of the Fire Cycle (i.e.,Liver,Heart, Spleen,
gin entire sequence again. Lungs, Kidneys, and Triple Burners) to enhance the

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Yang energetic field. Practice the six healing sounds e. "Who" sounding in all seasons helps vi-
in the sequential order of the Water Cycle (i.e.,Liver, talize the Spleen and regulates the func-
Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen, Heart, and Triple Burners) tion of Postnatal Qi.
to enhance the Yin energetic field. 5. Combining healing sounds according to the
It is advisable to practice the healing sounds specific prescriptions is similar to taking com-
at the end of a meditation practice. This is because binations of Chinese herbs. The Six Healing
the free circulation of Qi is already in motion and Sounds may be combined in order to target
freely accessible after meditating. specific areas on the body's energetic system.
Generally, the doctor gives the patient specific
COMBINING MULTIPLE ORGAN
healing sound combinations as prescriptions
SOUNDS
to purge stagnation, and to increase the ener-
The six healing organ sounds may be per- getic movement within the diseased tissues
formed as in the prescribed series, or as individual or organs.
therapies ranging from single to multiple organ One such combination prescription used to
sounds. Some examples are: treat overall Shen disturbances due to emo-
1. Single organ sound regulation, like the "Haa" tional depression, from suppressed anger,
sound for the Heart, is used followed by swal- guilt or grief is called, "Old Man Searching
lowing the collected saliva (after Qi purgation) for the Reflection of the Moon at the Bottom
to relieve a fast, irregular heartbeat. of the Tide Pool." In Medical Qigong Soul Re-
2. Multiple organ sound regulations, like the trieval, this healing sound prescription is used
sounds of "Shu" (Liver), "Haa" (Heart), and to bring the patient back in touch with his or
"Sss" (Lungs), are used in sequence to quench her painful emotions.
the pathogenic Fire inside the patient's body
(for mild symptoms). OLD MAN SEARCHING FOR THE
3. All six healing sounds are used for regulation REFLECTION OF THE MOON AT THE
and balance to treat "False Cold" (a feverish BOTTOM OF TIDE POOL
sensation followed by a feeling of cold all over This particular exercise was introduced into
the body). This symptom is caused by Excess the United Stated in the early 70's by Dr. Her Yue
Fire. The Internal Fire drives the Yin to the Wong. Doctor Wong believed that after the Qigong
body's surface, thus producing the cold sensa- student has spent a sufficient amount of time prac-
tion. To treat, the Qigong doctor guides the ticing the Five Elemental Daoist Qigong
patient's Yin Qi back to its original organs and tonification exercises, his or her deep seated emo-
uses all six sounds to regulate the body. tions will begin to surface and must be purged
4. Sounding according to the Five Seasons will from the body. In order to purge the toxic emo-
also be beneficial to the patient's Qi regula- tions, this healing sound prescription was given:
tion. The five sounds are divided according 1. Begin this exercise prescription from a stand-
to each season, and the vulnerability of each ing posture. Both feet are facing forward, shoul-
organ. They are categorized as follows: ders width apart. Inhale, and imagine divine
a. "Shu" sounding in the springtime will healing light filling the Lungs. While inhaling,
benefit the Liver. separate and stretch both arms to the sides of
b. "Ha" sounding in the summer will ben- the body, forming the shape of a "T" (Figure
efit the Heart. 40.9).
c. "Ssss" sounding in the autumn will 2. Lean over and begin to exhale, making the "Sh-
benefit the Lungs. h-h-h-h" sound. While exhaling imagine Toxic
d. "Chree" sounding in the winter, and Qi from both Lungs flowing down each arm
during all seasons, will vitalize the Kid- and pouring into the ground. Both arms should
neys and harmonize Qi and Blood. swing from one side to the other, crisscrossing
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(1)

(2)

Figure 40. 9. Old Man and Tide Pool (a) Figure 40. 10. Old Man and Tide Pool (b)

Figure 40. 11. Old Man and Tide Pool (c) Figure 40. 12. Old Man and Tide Pool (d)

while making the purging sound (Figure40.10). the Liver and Spleen and making the "Who-a-
3. Return to an upright position, while inhaling 0-0" sound. While exhaling, move both hands
and imagining divine healing light filling the down to the hips while keeping the fists soft
chest (especially the Heart, Liver and Spleen (Figure 40.12). Repeat the last two steps (c.and
areas). When inhaling, look upward and raise d.) three times. This equals one set. Practice 36
the hands over the head (Figure 40.11). sets to complete the exercise. It should take
4. When exhaling, both hands should descend to about 25 minutes.
shoulder level, making soft fists (as if embrac- There is an story associated with this ancient
ing two sparrows). Focus the mind's intention healing sound prescription; it is described as fol-
on the center of the chest and imagine the Toxic lows.
Qi releasing from the Heart while making the One night, on a full moon, an old man on the
"Haa-a-a-a" sound. Exhale only half of your southern coast of China, went looking for sea crus-
breath. Next, exhale the second half of your taceans to feed his family. Holding his lamp up-
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pearl at the bottom of a tide pool. "Oh My!" He of Excess stagnation of Qi and Blood, as well as
exclaimed, as he quickly placed his lamp on a rock. stagnations of Heat and Cold. Chronic diseases,
"Look at the size of that pearl! With a pearl that marked by obstruction of channel Qi, disorders
large, I'll be able to retire! Even my family won't of Qi and Blood, and the breakdown of Yin and
have to work, and we'll all live in the lap of luxury Yang balance, are also included as Excess stagna-
for the rest of our lives!" tion syndromes. The following sound methods
So the old man stretched his hands wide and involve a special series of tone resonation exer-
began splashing his arms in the tide pool, trying cises (similar to, but stronger then the six healing
to grasp the large pearl. Sh-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h! went sounds) which are utilized to disperse stagnations.
the water as the old man frantically grasped at In order to find the correct pitch, the patient
nothing. Perplexed, the old man looked up. Reach- starts with a soft volume sound to experience the
ing into the night sky, the old man's eyes wid- physical characteristics of the internal organ vi-
ened as he saw the full moon. "Ha-a-a-a-a-a-a!" brating. While pronouncing the tone with the vo-
exclaimed the old man, "It's the moon!" "Whooo- cal cords relaxed, the patient gradually increases
0-0-0-0-0" cried the old man, "There's no money!" the sound to a louder volume.
While exhaling the sound, the patient focuses
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE SIX
on an internal image of the diseased tumor dissolv-
HEALING SOUND THERAPY ing. The patient must actually hear and feel the
There are several counter-indications for the sound resonating the body's tissues, saturating the
use of the Six Healing Sound Therapy: organ with sound vibration, energy, and light.
• The resonating sounds have a strong affect on The following sounds are prescribed for the
the tissues, therefore patients who have bro- treatment of tumor and cancer therapy: the "Guo"
ken or fractured bones are forbidden to prac- sound is used by patients with Liver diseases, the
tice sound therapy. Only after the bones tis- "Zheng" (pronounced as jang) sound is pronounced
sues have mended are the patients allowed by patients with Heart trouble, the "Gong" sound
to practice the healing sounds. by patients with Spleen diseases, the "Shang" sound
• Due to the stimulating effect of the Six Heal- by patients with Lung trouble, and the "Yu" sound
ing Sound Therapy, it is advisable for the by patients with Kidney diseases. The relationship
Qigong doctor not to prescribe the practice of between the five pronunciations and the five solid
the six healing tones in a very acute stage of organs as well as the number of pronunciations are
illness. Vibrating the patient's internal organs shown in Figure 40.13.
in the beginning stages of a disease (i.e.,a high
fever) may stimulate the patient's virus or bac- PREPARATION FOR TUMOR AND
terial growth. CANCER SOUND THERAPY
• Women are prohibited from practicing Tone Have the patient begin this exercise in a Wuji
Resonation therapy when pregnant, as the tone posture, and encourage the patient through the
resonations have a pattern of dispersing clots One Through Four meditation (One-Fun, Two-
and may lead to spontaneous miscarriages. Shoe, Three-Tree, and Four-Core) described in
• Women are prohibited from practicing Tone Chapter 26.
Resonation therapy when menstruating, as it Each tumor and cancer healing sound is pro-
is important for the woman's body to be al- nounced in a straight tone, facing the left and ex-
lowed to naturally Purge ToxicBlood from the haling the tone while rotating the body to the right.
body. This allows the patient to purge the specific dis-
eased organ. After completing the required num-
SOUND RESONATION THERAPY FOR
ber of straight tone exhalations, the patient faces
TUMOR AND CANCER
forward and pauses.
Cysts, tumors, and cancer are characteristic The patient then begins the second half of the
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Elements

Wood Fire Earth Metal Water

Yin organs solid organs Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney

Gall Small Large

Yang organs hollow organs Stomach Bladder
Bladder Intestine Intestine

body turns high-pitched

left to right straight tone
--- ---
guo zheng gong shang yu
body turns low-pitched
right to left descending-
ascending tone

number of repetitions 8 7 10 9 6

Figure 40.13. Tumor and Cancer Sound Therapy Chart

prescription by facing the right direction and ex- In other words, the amount of times in a day
haling a descending tone while rotating the body that the patient performs the healing sounds de-
to the center of the room, then rising tone while pends upon the patient's general condition. The
rotating the body towards the left side of the room. sounds used in tumor and cancer therapy, for ex-
This application causes the patient to purge the ample, will be prescribed more frequently with
diseased organ's channels of Toxic Qi, less volume then that of the regular six healing
Upon completion the patient performs the sound therapies. For Lung cancer, for example,
Pulling Down the Heavens technique to cleanse the patient should perform the "Shang" sound
the body of any leftover energetic residue. eighteen times a day, nine breaths in each direc-
tion, right and left; for Lung congestion, perform
THE PROPER AMOUNT OF TONE
the "Sss" sound three times a day, 36 breaths for
REGULATIONS each set.
The beginning patient should not be too anx-
ious to perform the required number of pronuncia- SPECIALIZED PRESCRIPTIONS FOR
tions. By gradually reaching the required number, TUMORS AND CANCER
and slowly adapting themselves to the Tone Reso- The sound therapies used for treating tumors
nation method, the patients avoid getting tired. The and cancer are quite different and much more
sound "Shang," for example, is pronounced nine powerful then the six healing sounds previously
times for each exercise in the case of Lung disease. prescribed to purge and regulate the body's in-
However, a beginner may start by pronouncing the ternal organs. Because of the dramatic difference
tone three times, and then gradually progress to six in power and energetic potential between these
times in twenty days. Then, in another thirty days, two healing sound systems, the cancer patient will
the patient can reach the required number of times. be given a lower number in tone respirations, but
The number of repetitions is always dependent an increased number of times of practice per day.
upon the patient's age, type of constitution and the The healing sounds used for treating tumors
severity of the disease. and cancers are as follows: for Liver / Gall Blad-
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Figure 40.15. For Heart trouble, the sound is "Zheng"

Figure 40.14. For Liver diseases the sound is "Guo."
(Jang).

Figure 40.16. For Spleen diseases, the sound is "Gong." Figure 40.17. For Lung trouble, the sound is "Shang."

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Figure 40.19. For chemotherapy, the sound is "Xi"

Figure 40.18. For Kidney diseases, the sound is "Yu." (She).

der tumors, use the sound "Guo" (Figure 40.14); pitched sound is in the straight tone (perform
for Heart/Small Intestine tumors, use the sound six times), and its low-pitched sound is in the
"Zheng" (Jang - Figure 40.15); for Spleen/Stom- dropping and rising tone (perform six times).
ach tumors, use the sound "Gong" (Figure 40.16); After the patient has stabilized and the red
for Lung/Large Intestine tumors, use the sound and white blood count has reached a normal
"Shang" (Figure 40.17); and for Kidney /Bladder level, the "She" sound is dropped and replace
tumors, use the sound "Yu" (Figure 40.18). The by the sound "Haa." This is done to stabilize
Triple Burners' sound "Xi" (She) is used to purge the patient's emotions. Instead of "Haa," the
Heat from the body after radiation and chemo- doctor can also replaced the healing sound
therapy (Figure 40.19). with the specific sound needed to treat the
The choice of sound resonation must suit the diseased internal organ.
patient's specific disease. Generally, in the begin- 2. The tones for Stomach cancer patients should
ning, patients with cancer should mainly pro- include the sound "Dong." The Dong sound
nounce the purgation sound "Haa" nine times to has a deeper penetrating affect than the
purge the Heart of stagnant emotions (Figure "Gong" sound (which is usually prescribed
40.20). After pronouncing the sound "Haa" for a for Stomach diseases). The "Dong" sound
certain time period, the patient begins to become should be pronounced ten times (Figure
emotionally vulnerable. The doctor then adds the 40.21). Its high-pitched sound is "Dong" in
specific sounds for the treatment of the diseased the straight tone (perform ten times), and its
internal organs. The "Shang" sound, for example, low-pitched sound is "Dong" in the dropping
is prescribed for patients with Lung cancer. and rising tone (perform ten times).
1. The tones for Radiation and Chemotherapy 3. The tones for Brain tumor patients (with ce-
patients should include the Triple Burners' rebral carcinoma) should include the sound
sound "She." This toning should be done "Duo." The "Duo" sound should be pro-
when their blood count is low after chemo- nounced ten times (Figure 40.22). Its high-
therapy or radiation therapy and is used to pitched sound is "Duo" in the straight tone
purge Excess Heat from the body. The sound (perform ten times), and its low-pitched
"She" is pronounced six times. Its high- sound is "Duo" in the dropping and rising

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Figure 40.20. For cancer in general, the sound is Figure 40.21. For Stomach cancer, the sound is
"Ha." "Dong."

Figure 40.22. For brain cancer, the sound is "Duo." Figure 40.23. Back View for the Cancer Prescriptions

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tone (perform ten times). In addition the pa- 9. The tones for the Bladder and uterus tumor
tient should also practice techniques to patients (with carcinomas of the Urinary Blad-
strengthen the Kidneys and Heart. der and uterus) should include the "Yu"
4. The tones for Lung tumor patients (with car- sound. The "Yu" sound should be practiced
cinomas of the Lungs) should include the six times, using the Fast Breathing technique,
"Shang" sound. The "Shang" sound should in addition to practicing Kidney strengthen-
be pronounced nine times. The patient should ing exercises.
also use the Fast Breathing Method technique While in a Wuji posture, the patient places
(2 inhalations, followed by 1 exhalation of the both hands on the Kidneys and presses the
sound "Shang"), in addition to practicing middle fingers at the Shenshu Bl-23 point be-
Lung and Kidney strengthening exercises. side the Mingmen before pronouncing the
5. The tones for Large Intestine tumor patients sounds (Figure 40.23).
(with carcinomas of the Large Intestine) should 10. The tones for Prostate cancer patients should
include the "Shang" sound. The "Shang" sound include the "Yu" sound. The "Yu" sound
should be practiced nine times using the Fast should be practiced six times, using the Fast
Breathing Method technique, in addition to Breathing Method technique, in addition to
practicing Lung strengthening exercises. practicing Kidney strengthening exercises.
6. The tones for Nasopharyngeal tumor patients 11. The tones for Skin Cancer patients (with der-
should include the "Shang" sound. The mal carcinomas) should include the "Shang"
"Shang" sound should be practiced nine times sound. The "Shang" sound should be practiced
using the Fast Breathing Method Walking nine times, using the Fast Breathing Method
technique (see Chapter 15), in addition to technique, in addition to practicing Lung, Liver,
practicing Lung strengthening exercises. and Spleen strengthening exercises.
7. The tones for Small Intestine tumor patients
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR TUMOR AND
(with carcinomas of the Small Intestine)
CANCER SOUND THERAPY
should include the "Zheng" sound. The
"Zheng" sound should be practiced seven As previously mentioned, the tumor and can-
times, using the Fast Breathing Method tech- cer healing sounds are only prescribed for purg-
nique, in addition to practicing Heart ing Excess conditions within the patient's diseased
strengthening exercises. organs, and not for treating Deficient organ con-
8. The tones for Liver Cancer and Gall Bladder ditions. If a specific internal organ is already in a
tumor patients (with carcinomas of the Liver state of Deficiency and the patient is allowed to
and Gall Bladder) should include the "Guo" focus on that organ with one of the tumor and
sound. The "Gou" sound should be practiced cancer sounds, the patient's condition will worsen.
eight times, using the Fast Breathing Method This increases the potential for rapid growth of
technique, in addition to practicing Lung, the disease.
Liver, and Spleen strengthening exercises.

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