Indian music has long been used therapeutically to influence the mind, body and soul. Specific ragas are believed to have healing properties for various ailments such as indigestion, arthritis and headaches. Music therapy was part of the ancient Ayurvedic lifestyle and is gaining recognition globally for its ability to benefit those with mental health issues, disabilities, pain and more. When combined with Ayurveda, music therapy could help the large number of people suffering from mental illness worldwide.

1. Music Route to
Mind-Body
Medicine
Amazing powers of
Organized
Sound Energy

2. Through the ages, our Indian
psyche has benefited immensely by
the therapeutic effects of
harmonious sound energy that
manifests as music. Our
forefathers knew very well how
music can influence “Tri-Danda”
which is our very self comprising
the triage of body, mind and soul.

3. No wonder they used the term “Naada
Brahma” to describe the sublimating
impact of music on our entire being.
Even in this hi-tech age packed with
competition, stress & speed we
appreciate the soul-soothing music
that emanate from masters like Bala
Murali, SPB, Amjad Ali, Chourasia, Shiva
Kumar, Shobaraju, Pandit Ravi Shankar,
Jasraj, Lataji & Bhimsen.

4. In ancient India every art is believed to be
associated with divine power. In every art
one can have health & happiness
contributing lifestyle changes. Music is
special among arts & is universal. We have
people like Tyagayya, Shyama Sastry,
Muttu Swamy Dikshitulu, Kabir, Tulasidas,
Tukaram, Meerabai etc. attained salvation
through Music. The aim of Indian Music is
becoming one with the God. Music is born
from Samavedam ancient Indian text.

5. Indian Music having various Raagas. Each
Raaga having specific healing property. a
specific Raaga at a specific time will give
relief in various health problems. Music
drives out negative feelings & hatred in
people & improves personality. The base
for Indian Music is psychic power. It helps
mind and body to be in congenial state.
Each Raaga is derived from human feelings
like pain, affection & happiness. Let us see
the benefits of each Raaga.

6. Raaga Health Benefits
Ahir Bhairavi Indigestion, Arthritis, BP
Chandra Kouns Anorexia (No appetite)
Darbari Kanada Headache
Deepak Indigestion, Anorexia, Burning in
the stomach, Gall Stones
Ganjani Thodi Cough
Gunakali Arthritis, Constipation, Headache
Piles
Hindol Arthritis, Back pain, Tachycardia
(Faster Heart Beat)
Janpuri Liver Disorders, Diarrhoea
Jayajavanti Arthritis, Headache, Diarrhoea
Kausikanada Faster Heart Beat, Cold
Kedar Headache, Asthma, Cold-Cough

7. Madhuvanti Piles, Constipation
Malkaus Gaseous Distention
Marava Gastric Burning, Indigestion
Patmanjari Constipation
Puriya Anemia, Tension
Puriya Dhanasri Anemia (Bloodlessness)
Suddha Saranga Constipation, Gall Stones
Sri Constipation, Asthma, Cold & Cough
Music therapy was a part of life style and
mostly used as a preventive for many
diseases and many recorded evidences as
curative also in ancient Ayurvedic texts.
This is catching up the attention globally.

8. Interestingly the healing powers of music
have attracted the attention of artists and
scientists alike from all continents. The
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA) is the largest professional
association which represents over 5000
music therapists, corporate members &
related associations globally. Founded in
1998, mission development of the
therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation,
special education & community settings.

9. Here are some salient features of music
therapy that can be practiced & applied
globally as leisure relaxation therapies.
*Who can benefit from MusicTherapy?
Children, adolescents, adults and elderly
with mental health needs, developmental &
learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s (Loss of
memory) & other aging related conditions,
substance abuse problems, brain injuries,
physical disabilities, acute & chronic pain
including mothers in labour.

10. *Where do music therapists work?
Psychiatric Hospitals, Mental Asylums,
Rehabilitative centers, out patient clinics,
daycare centers, developmentally
disabled persons, community councelling
centers, urban family councelling centers,
vocational guidance centers, drug &
alcohol de-addiction programs, senior
citizens’ care homes, nursing homes,
correctional facilities, halfway houses,
schools & Health Gyms & Spa.

11. *How Music Therapy utilized in Hosps?
Music used in hospitals to alleviate pain in
conjugation with anesthesia or pain
medication. Used as mood elevator for
patients to counteract depression.
Inculcate movement for physical
rehabilitating. To calm & sedate agitated
patients, often to induce sleep, drive away
fear, reduce muscle tension for relaxation
including the autonomous nervous system,
loss of near & dear, failures, etc.

12. *How is MT utilized in Psychiatry?
MT helps in mental health needs to explore
personal feelings, make positive changes
in mood & emotional states, have a sense
of control over life through successful
experiences, practice problem solving &
resolve conflicts leading to stronger family
bonding and peer relationships. Help come
out from drug weaning in recovering from
mental illness without withdrawal
syndrome. Carcinomas pain.

13. *What is a typical MT session like?
Since Music therapists serve a wide
variety of persons with divergent origins of
illness and different types of needs, there
is no such thing as an overall typical
session. Sessions are designed & music is
selected on the individual client’s
treatment plan based on race, age,
problem, chronicity & cultural back
ground.

14. *What is the future of MT?
The future of MT is promising because
state-of-the-art MT research in
physical rehabilitation, Pain relieving,
Alzheimer's disease & psycho-neuro-
immunology is documenting the
effectiveness of MT in terms that are
important in the context a biological
medical model.
Source: My Doctor-Feb 2003

15. Ayurveda and Music Therapy if
combined properly can help the
mankind very greatly. It is
immensely going to help over 30%
of world global adult populations by
2000 suffering from reversible
mental illness of various origins &
of different degree. The no double
by 2020. Source- WHO study

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