A childhood accident causing trauma to my lower back left me in states of increasing pain, occasional numbness and periods of immobility over the last 30 years.

At times I’ve experienced wracking nerve pain that rendered me motionless— literally flat on my back for days. Doctors have been unable to locate any bone fracture, misalignment or disk problem. Clueless as to what might cause the onset of an "episode," they prescribed muscle relaxants as a way to alleviate pain.

Upon learning of Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology, I was curious (yet admittedly skeptical) how something as seemingly innocuous as a sound vibration or Vedic "whisper" could produce results, and physical ones at that, especially in someone other than the individual performing the recitation! Sure, I had read of Dr. Nader’s discovery that the Vedas have a direct correlation to the body and its physiology, but I never would have dreamt that its application could be so dramatic and profound.

Although the first two sessions of my consultation produced no describable results, by the third session I was actually feeling pretty good. How odd, I thought. In the week that followed my final session I was experiencing a range of motion I hadn’t enjoyed in many years. It was as though I’d been liberated from some nasty spell.

Heretofore, I’d been so tentative about so many activities (including Yoga asanas at Residence Courses) because I would anticipate the recurrence of pain. Now, putting groceries into the car, picking up leaves in the yard, bending over to kiss my kids goodnight— all activities that any young father would do—I can perform with a newfound confidence.

Once or twice I have felt as though my back might "go out," only to detect my body’s inner intelligence correct itself. It is truly astonishing. I look forward to my next consultation as a purely preventive measure. After all, if I can manage to live my life relatively pain-free (and medication-free), why would I opt for anything less?

Kenneth C. Rowe lives in Connecticut and is the Human Resource Director for a nationwide retailer based in New York City

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What will happen during my Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology consultation?

During your consultation, you will be meeting with a Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology expert. The expert will administer specific Vedic vibrations that are traditionally held to restore order to the physiology by enlivening the inner intelligence of the body on the most fundamental level of sound.

Depending upon the health condition being addressed, you may lie down, sit or stand. For most concerns, you will not be required to do anything except relax. Many people have commented on how enjoyable, relaxing and pleasant the experience is.

The expert whispers within himself or herself some specific sounds traditionally chosen for the indicated health concerns and then administers them by blowing on and/or touching the affected area of the body.

Through this procedure, the influence of the sound or vibration permeates the body and enlivens its inner intelligence and self-repair mechanism bringing about balance to the indicated areas of need. The emphasis of this program is enlivening the body’s inner intelligence to enable the body to heal itself.

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