Tuning your Body with Tuning Forks

Aug 10

3 min read

Tuning forks were originally created, unsurprisingly, to be used as a tool to tune instruments 🎹. While they are still used for their original purpose today, they have also evolved into powerful tools 🧰 in their own right used in the realm of sound healing 🥁. Similar to how acupuncture releases ‘energy blockages’ to enhance vitality, tuning forks are used instead of needles 💉 to ensure a smooth flow of energy 🌀 through vibrational frequencies. They may be used near the body (in the biofield) or placed directly on the affected body part.

Sound Healing

In case you’re unfamiliar with Sound Healing, it is a therapeutic modality that uses sound 🔊 to interact with the human body to effect change on a physical, mental, emotional, and/or energetic level. Intentionally or not, sound and music 🎵 have been used by humans for thousands of years for everything from meditation 🧘 to relaxation to celebration 🥳. Borrowing from the ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic ideas of life energy known as Qi or prana, respectively, sound healing is thought to work to keep this life energy flowing smoothly.

One important set of frequencies used in sound therapy is known as the Solfeggio frequencies. You may know them as the ‘Do-Re-Mi’ 🎼 scale. These frequencies are believed to have powerful healing properties and, as such, are commonly used in tuning forks to target specific chakras 🌀 or energy centers in the body.

Types of Tuning Forks

There are two different types of tuning forks: weighted and unweighted, as well as different frequencies available within each type.

Weighted tuning forks have small circular weights 🏋️‍♀️ attached to the prongs, which create longer-lasting reverberations. These forks are perfect for using in direct application on the body because they produce a stronger vibration 📳 that can reach deep into our muscles and tissues. A 128 Hz fork is commonly used for bodywork.

To use a weighted tuning fork on the body, first strike the weighted end with a rubber tipped mallet and then place the bottom of the handle directly on the body part 🦶you would like to address. Wait until the reverberations are no longer felt, remove the fork from the body, strike it again and repeat the process. I like to do about 3 rounds per body part. Use consistently for best results.

Watch a demo here:

Unweighted tuning forks create a gentler vibration and a more distinct tone, which makes them ideal for working with the body's energy field 🌟. Many practitioners prefer a tuning fork set that includes multiple forks with different frequencies for a broader range of applications.

Unweighted tuning forks are often used in the biofield, the energetic space that surrounds each human body 👤. These forks are typically used by practitioners on their clients but may also be enjoyed for their sound healing qualities. Simply strike the forked end and listen to the pure vibrational sound 〰️until it fades. Repeat as desired.

To choose the appropriate tuning fork, think about your goals 📈 and preferences. Weighted forks are best for direct use on the body 🧍, whereas unweighted forks are most appropriate for working within the body's energy field.

Tuning Fork Benefits

Tuning fork therapy may help:

~alleviate joint pain 🦾

~decrease inflammation ⬇️

~relax tense muscles 🧖

~increase blood circulation 🩸

~lower blood pressure 💘

~boost the immune system 🦠

~relieve stress 😌

~lessen anxiety 😰

If you’re fascinated by this topic but don’t yet have any tuning forks of your own, don’t worry. You can still use this information for educational 🏫 purposes and come back to it when you DO have some tuning forks of your very own! If you’re interested in purchasing some, check out these weighted and unweighted options:

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Fascinated and ready to learn more? Check out Tuning the Human Biofield by Eileen McKusick for some in-depth information! More here: Tuning the Human Biofield | The Bookshelf (healthisharmony.com )