orchestra of emotions listening programs
Musical road maps for feelings & emotions
While working with the Orchestra of Emotions emotional intelligence card, you might decide you would like to use therapeutic music to help you soften or change feelings, emotions or patterns of behavior. We have developed these short Listening Programs to help you do that.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: In programs 1, 3 & 5 several tracks are repeated for greater effect.
The 1st track of each program is the same motif- Centering– designed to center & focus quickly.
The 2nd track of each program is a combination of INNER SOUND motifs for opening and creating a pathway and inner connection to the underlying negative pattern. The 3rd & 4th tracks, which are excepts from some of our therapeutic music titles, aid in clearing the pattern. SSRS, psycho-acoustic effects recorded with the music, can produce a range of physiological & mental changes including relaxation, altered brain-wave states & hypnogogic (sleep- producing) imagery. They enhance the effect of the music.
FOR BEST RESULTS
- Choose 1 program to work with for a 2-week period
- Listen up to 3 times a day with headphones. (Can be used during activity in the background as well though effect is less.)
Programs are roughly 15 minutes each. - Reduce listening to other music to a minimum. This will help create more focus on the desired area of change. (If this is not possible, you will still experience results, but they will be slower in coming.)
- At the end of the 2 weeks, rest for 5 days before repeating the cycle either by using the same program or by choosing a different one.
The 2-week cycle can be repeated any number of times.
Although this music is used worldwide by professionals in many fields to enhance the therapeutic process & personal transformation, if a consistent problem exists or occurs, seek professional help.EXERCISE TO TRY
Music in general is one of the most useful, easy & enjoyable ways to move from negative emotional states to more positive ones. This is because music speaks directly to our emotions, by-passing the rational mind. It is able to ‘touch’ us on a profound, humanitarian level- even to the soul.The following exercise can be used at any time during the day, not necessarily in conjunction with the Listening Programs.
It will not only enhance the effect of the programs, but help to create change on its own.This exercise involves learning to listen to music with your whole body. This will help you develop more mindfulness and
the ability to feel where the music
you normally listen to affects you on all levels.EXERCISE: Either sit with your feet flat on the floor & your hands separated on your thighs, or lie down with your hands at your sides.
Select the 3rd track from any of the Listening Programs above,
put on your headphones and start the music.
Spend a moment focusing on your breathing, trying to breathe as completely & slowly as you can. Then imagine you are sensing the sounds & notes of the music through your whole body, not just through your ears. Imagine that with each breath it is circulating throughout your entire body, reaching every cell from the tips of your toes to the top of your head.
Be aware of where you feel it the most and what emotions or thoughts you notice.
Continue in this way until the music stops.
If you need more time, just play the music again.
You may find this easy to do the first time, or you may need more time.
This is perfectly normal.
After practicing with this music, try it with some of your favorite music and see what you experience.QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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What's a Listening Program
A Listening Program is a way to gain greater benefit from our music. Instead of just listening to 1 title or more randomly, you listen more attentively, following a specific order for a number of days. Upon completion, you evaluate any progress made and decide to repeat or not – or choose a new program. Any exercises for the titles can be included as well for further benefit.
How were they developed?
In the 1980’s we duplicated all our own cassettes that we sold on 3 different recorders all around the boat. For quality control we played them through speakers to catch any errors. We had about 7 titles and each morning Arden would get up and think, “What shall we copy today?” So one day it was 8 hours of listening to THE BRAIN TAPE, and the next, 8 hours of listening to INNER FOCUS, etc. Slowly we began to realize how all of us in the family were changing- more harmonious, better thinking, etc. and realized it was not just the benefit of 1 title, but the order we listened to them in that created the cumulative benefit. The Listening Programs were born.
Want to work deeper?
Maarten Haalboom, the creator of the Orchestra of Emotions has worked extensively with our therapeutic music. He recommends the following tracks and CDs if you would like to work deeper.
AROMATHERAPY, especially Track 3
FLOATING IN THE SEA, especially Track 1
INNER HARMONY, especially Tracks 7 & 9
INNER SUN, especially Tracks 4 & 6
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS, especially Tracks 4, 6, & 8
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN, especially Track 2
RADIANT BODY, especially Track 2