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Chakra Sounds include spoken, sung, and played vibrations. The sounds for each chakra vary and reflect the role of each chakra in health, emotional balance, and spiritual development.
The Sri Yantra is possibly the world’s most powerful symbol. This ancient symbol is sometimes referred to as the Mother of Sacred Geometry, the Holy Wheel or the Queen of Yantras.
About Kathleen Karlsen
Kathleen Karlsen is a composer, writer, and artist exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and symbols. She has been studying religious traditions, the impact of music and art, and the deeper mysteries of life since childhood. Kathleen has led over 750 musical events and workshops in recent years, focusing on sharing sacred music in Eastern and Western traditions.
Introduction to Mantras
Kathleen began attending a variety of spiritual conferences, churches, and religious organizations in her teens. She was first exposed to Eastern chanting while she was in college. Now one of her greatest joys is to create mantra experiences that are relatable and understandable in today’s world. She hopes that her ongoing research and personal experiences will inspire others to experiment for themselves with this unique form of spiritual practice.
What is Vocal Medicine?
Vocal Medicine is the use of sounds, mantras, and sacred songs to recharge, uplift, and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Vocal Medicine facilitates personal growth and wholeness through sound, primarily through the intrinsic power of the human voice.
Radiant Crane Logo
The Vocal Medicine logo depicts a crane with golden, lifted wings. The crane is a bird known for a loud, penetrating call. This is symbolic of all types of vocal therapy including singing, speaking and chanting.
Vocal Medicine Offerings
Vocal Medicine offerings include workshops, kirtan, books, mantra courses, educational materials, and special events. Visit our YouTube channel to experience the power of sound and mantras!
Books by Kathleen Karlsen
Find improved wellness, create a happy brain and experience emotional balance with mantras. Over 30 beautiful illustrations. 186 pages
Fascinating stories of the folklore, symbolism & uses of the world’s most beloved flowers with over 100 flowers. 112 pages.
A comprehensive view of the parallels between sound and color from historic, scientific and artistic perspectives. 60 pages