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Paracelsus Clinic Al Ronc has invited internationally acclaimed piano artist, composer and producer Pauli Kari to share the magical moments of music and communicate with the patients. For Pauli, working as a concert pianist and music therapist effects him very deeply. “If I can share with someone even a little moment of relief and happiness through the music that makes me feel good and free.” Part of the therapy is to share the thoughts of patients how the music effects to them and what kind of feelings, visions and stories they have “received” while listening. “Sometimes music can open the deadlocks and patient may set herself or himself free and find peace”, Pauli says.

Music has been used as a healing force for centuries. In ancient Greece, Apollo was both the god of music and medicine. It was believed that music reflects the cosmic order of the universe, which was corresponding to the inner harmony of human soul. Aristotle related the healing power of music to catharsis phenomenon. When listening to music one could experience the feelings (sorrow, anger etc.), that arouse from music, safely and this way release from them. Plato said “Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

In the past decades there has been more and more scientific research on the healing properties of music. It hs been shown that music affects positively to the processes of the central nerve system, vegetative nerve system, breathing, pulse and muscle tension. Music strengthens our immune system, it reduces the sensation of pain by increasing the endorphin level and it lowers stress-related hormones like cortisol and adrenalin. Studies have stated that music may even cure cancer cells with its vibration.

In addition to huge impact of music on physical level, music stimulates our psyche in many ways. Through music we can reveal unconscious feelings, sensations, memories, thoughts and experiences, bring them to our conscious mind and heal them. Music is like a dream, where everything is possible. It is safe to feel and experience all that our unconscious mind is whispering to us. We can let music be a symbol for all the things that are too difficult to talk about or handle consciously.

The elements of music have therapeutic effects:

RHYTM is the base of existence.
It sets us free and increases
– calmness
– courage
– relaxation

HARMONY is the heart of music.
It effects straight to our
– emotions
– imagination

MELODY can carry us to different dimensions with its tensed and released themes.
It brings inspiration and creativity to our
– thoughts
– psyche

http://www.alronc.ch/music-healer/

 

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