Throat singing Throat singing among the northern peoples of Russia varies significantly from one ethnicity to another.
Professionals in shamanism and folklore can easily distinguish between Tuvan throat singing and Altai styles.
What unites them all,
However,
Is a unique vocal vibration reminiscent of the sound of a jaw harp.
Historically,
Women were prohibited from practicing throat singing,
But times have changed both in the human world and the spirit world.
Throat singing involves significant tension in the chest and abdominal muscles,
Which could interrupt lactation or even lead to miscarriage.
Women shamans have always held a special place in the cultures of northern peoples.
This is because respect for ancestors and family forms the foundation of these traditions.
Women play a crucial role in maintaining connections with ancestors and ensuring the future of their lineage.
A person claiming to be a shaman but disrespecting women might raise doubts about their ability to connect with their ancestors properly.
If someone disrespects women,
They disrespect their mother,
Grandmother,
And all the mothers before them,
Which could offend these spirits.
In some cultures,
The type of shaman's power is determined by the natural range of their singing poise.
Low Voice Power from the lower world,
Indicating a black shaman.
These shamans can easily communicate with ancestors and spirits of the dead and venture into the lower world to combat demons.
This style is often called the Bear Mother style,
Or sacred singing,
Kargira.
High Voice Higher vibrations and access to the upper world,
Enabling communication with celestial deities and travel to the upper world.
Medium Voice Middle world shamans.
They have a deep understanding of herbs,
Nature,
And secret massage techniques.
They can travel through time and retrieve souls from the past.
The Kumai style of throat singing is considered universal.
Throat singing varies greatly by ethnicity,
And the practices are deeply rooted in local traditions.
Healing and Storytelling Shamans Among many people,
Shamans are divided into healers and storytellers.
Storytelling Shamans Creative shamans who may be possessed by a singing spirit or connect with it to sing the tales and legends of their people.
This is both a form of magic and a folkloric art,
Encompassing prophecy,
Tradition preservation,
And even healing through music.
Healing Shamans They use singing actively in their rituals.
Most often,
This involves improvisation in the styles of kargira or kumai,
Though it can also include songs with lyrics in tuvin or buryat languages.
It is essential to sing in the language of your ancestor.
Because Buryat shamanism is closely connected with Buddhism,
Sound healing often incorporates the chakra system.
Chakra Sounds In this tradition,
Eight chakras are commonly used.
Zero Chakra Between the Feet Spirit Animal is the Snake Sound U First Chakra Groin Area Spirit Animal is the Deer Sound U Second Chakra Near the Navel Spirit Animal is the Turtle Sounds U or YU,
A unique Buryat vowel.
Third Chakra Solar Plexus Spirit Animal is the Buffalo Sounds O or YO,
Another unique Buryat vowel.
Fourth Chakra Chest Spirit Animal is the Heron Sounds A or I,
Depending on the school.
Fifth Chakra Base of the Neck Sound E Sixth Chakra Third Eye between the Brows Spirit Animal is the Bear Sound Y Seventh Chakra Crown Spirit Animal is the Tiger or Lion Sounds I or A,
Depending on the school.
The sound of the Great Spirit,
Whether from the upper or lower world,
Is M.
By producing specific sounds,
You can heal organs near the chakras,
Align with the vibrations of animal spirits,
Or balance a particular chakra.
For example,
Singing in overtone O can draw the energy of the buffalo into your life,
Symbolizing wealth.
Singing in overtone A while focusing on the Heart Chakra can attract love,
Heal emotional wounds,
Or mend a broken heart.
This method is profound and deserving of a separate course,
As is sacred throat singing itself.
Sacred Power of Throat Singing Throat singing extends far beyond chakras.
The voice can be directed with intent,
And when you sing in overtone while focusing on a goal,
It manifests.
Spirits guide you to the right improvisation.
With your voice,
You can heal,
Fulfill desires,
Charge crystals,
And much more.
The art of throat singing is powerful and transformative.
Among some Southeast Asian peoples,
The highest level of shamanism involves using only the voice,
Hand gestures,
And the surrounding natural environment.
The strongest shamans rely on nothing but their voices,
Dances,
And movements.
Remember that within every person lies infinite power,
Even if you are not a shaman.
Our task is to awaken this power within ourselves.
