Nikola Tesla: “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy frequency and vibration.”
Crystal technology is at a crossroads where intuition and science intersect. Science, especially the computer and communication sciences, use crystals to store and transmit data, much like the ancients did. In addition, experiments have shown how sound and vibration affect matter, brain functions, and our bodies.
In the 1800s Dr, Ernst Chladni, sometimes labeled as the father of acoustics, did an experiment where he put sand on a steel disk then rubbed a rosined violin bow along the edge. The sound vibration produced by the violin bow danced the sand into geometrical mandala-like patterns—similar to those found worldwide and often associated with Aum. Tibetan Buddhists, in particular, construct huge sand mandalas as they deeply chant Aum, thus transferring their consciousnesses to the divine. It is thought that chanting, in particular, affects brain patterns that often leads to trance-like states. The same can be said for the use of drums which have a similar effect and are utilized in religious ceremonies worldwide.
One of the most fascinating properties of crystals is their ability to store and release energy in the form of harmonics. This means that when a crystal is struck, it will vibrate at a certain frequency. This vibration can then be used to create harmonics, or vibrations at higher or lower frequencies.
The harmonics created by a crystal depend on its structure. For example, a quartz crystal has a hexagonal structure, which creates harmonics at sub-multiples of the fundamental frequency. This means that when a quartz crystal is struck, it will create harmonics at 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and so on, of the fundamental frequency. These harmonics and the music they produce have a positive effect on the body and mind.
Crystal singing bowls have become quite popular lately, and my personal experience with them has opened my heart chakra. By this I mean, that as the melodies are played, I can feel a vibratory change in my mind and body, leaving me in a calm, receptive state that increases my ability to move through life in a much more positive and open way.
Sound healing with crystals is done best in conjunction with yoga practice and meditation. Guided meditation clears the mind and puts the practitioner in a state of God communion. Then as different frequencies are played, the chakras are awakened and balanced. This may sound esoteric to many, but medical research has been able to measure brain waves to show that the brain does change, as it brings itself to align with the frequency played. Think about how our favorite music affects our moods—exciting us one moment, then calming us the next.
There is also some archaeological and scientific evidence to suggest that the ancients could move large objects with sound waves; putting aside the theory that pyramids and other intricate structures were built with slave labor. Recently, in Japan, engineers have been able to pick up objects using only sound. Although the process is still unreliable, they are finding that with the use of acoustic transducers (an electronic device that converts energy from one form to another) that they can lift and transport objects such as polystyrene balls. In the experiments an acoustic trap is created that engulfs the object and can be re-positioned with contact-less pickup.
If you’re interested in learning more about harmonics and how they are linked to crystals, there are a number of resources available online. You can also check out books on the topic, such as “The Healing Power of Sound” by Mitchell L. Garber and titles by John Beaulieu.
