How I De-Stress with Monochord
In this introspective piece by Feeltone Trainer Joule L'Adara, the transformative power of sound and monochord practice is explored as a profound method for navigating challenging times. Beginning 2020 with optimism, Joule's world turned inward with the onset of the pandemic, leading to an enhanced sensory experience and deeper internal life amidst isolation. The importance of daily practices, particularly movement, sound, and voice, became paramount, serving not just as routines but as essential tools for mental and emotional survival.
Joule discusses the necessity of acknowledging the body's alarm signals during real danger and the benefits of engaging directly with these signals for true comfort and action. The piece also touches on the Iso Principle from music therapy, which suggests meeting a person's current emotional state with matching sound rhythms, then gradually moving them to a more relaxed state. Joule describes using the monochord to express a range of emotions vigorously before transitioning to more soothing, meditative playing, illustrating a process of emotional release and calming that mirrors this principle.
A guided 15-minute monochord practice is offered, starting with 5 minutes of expressive, passionate play, followed by 5 minutes of transitioning to steady, calming rhythms, and concluding with 5 minutes of silent meditation. This practice is recommended daily for coping with stress and difficulty, underscoring the monochord's role as a therapeutic instrument for emotional expression and healing.
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Joule discusses the necessity of acknowledging the body's alarm signals during real danger and the benefits of engaging directly with these signals for true comfort and action. The piece also touches on the Iso Principle from music therapy, which suggests meeting a person's current emotional state with matching sound rhythms, then gradually moving them to a more relaxed state. Joule describes using the monochord to express a range of emotions vigorously before transitioning to more soothing, meditative playing, illustrating a process of emotional release and calming that mirrors this principle.
A guided 15-minute monochord practice is offered, starting with 5 minutes of expressive, passionate play, followed by 5 minutes of transitioning to steady, calming rhythms, and concluding with 5 minutes of silent meditation. This practice is recommended daily for coping with stress and difficulty, underscoring the monochord's role as a therapeutic instrument for emotional expression and healing.
