Tonation Breathing Techniques

Musopathy Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) are involve diverse types of non-strenuous specialized breathing techniques with the unique addition of Tonation. TBT is a unique contribution of Clisonics and Musopathy Foundation (which is a unit of Ravikiran Foundation of India). It has been anchored on published studies by world class institutions. 

TBTs have been uniquely developed by Musopathy Foundation.  They involve non-strenuous and just organic inhalation but controlled exhalation using self generated tones by the participant through only the nose with closed lips (Nasal Tonation) or through very minutely opened lips (Pursed Lips Tonation).  There are other variants to these for specific conditions.  A full set of instructional videos to TBT Techniques can be found here. 

TBT does not require training in Music, Breathing Exercises, Yoga etc but provides the combined benefits of all these plus the benefits of mindfulness and other practices.  It can be practiced along with any other breathing or physical training program or yoga.

CLINICAL TRIALS & OTHER OBSERVATIONS

Charusat University in Gujarat, India studied over 30 patients from 2019 and proved that Musopathy TBT reduced Blood Pressure by over 7 points and also increased the production of FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormones).  

TBT also benefited over 300 Covid and other patients with diverse issues, especially during the pandemic and helped their recovery in several ways:  

  • Breath control improvement of 30-250% (500% in some cases) within 10-15 mts. 

  •  Relief from chest congestion and clearing of phlegm. 

  •  Improved Spirometry results within 2-3 days. 

  • SPO2 levels increase by 10%  within 10 mts. 

  • High pulse rates brought down to near normal  (130 to 80). 

  • Reduction in anxiety and depression. 

  • Release of muscular tension of neck, shoulder etc. 

  • Increased focus, clarity of thought and relaxed mindset among other benefits, especially those facing work stress and physical strain (including in the Corporate world). 

  • Increased energy and decrease in fatigue, especially for those in leadership roles. 

  • Enhanced overall wellness.

Mayo Clinic, USA is studying TBT’s potential to ease aromatase-inhibitor-induced Joint and/or muscle pain for Breast cancer patients and MetroHealth Medical Centre in Cleveland, USA is studying TBT with Phonation Therapy to improve symptoms and lung physiology in patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation. 

Distinctiveness of TBT
  • Organic inhalation: In the TBT approach, inhalation is never sudden, vigorous or very deep.
  • Least demanding:  In most TBT steps, there is no holding of breath involved.
  • Controlled exhalation: The focus is on controlled exhalation but again based on personal comfort but
  • Augmentation: Exhalation is augmented by the addition of tonation of single frequencies (not dynamic music).
  • Diverse options:  Tonation involves specifically producing only a single frequency that a practitioner automatically starts as opposed to normal phonation where actual tunes are hummed. This can be either through closed lips where only the nose is involved, through pursed (minimally opened) lips or in other simple ways.
Benefits
  • Purifies lungs: The controlled exhalation with tonation in TBT rids the lungs of stale carbon dioxide accumulated over time and thereby improves inhalation organically.
  • Increased Oxygen: It also enables fresh Oxygen to get to more remote parts of the lungs, which improves lung health and also decreases risks of infections like Covid.
  • Triple benefits: By uniquely combining three components – Breathing, Tonation and Phonation it gives triple benefits to patients and also empowers healthy participants.
  • Simplified: The program includes only the easiest techniques and simplifications of even seemingly challenging ones from other programs to not tax even the severely weakened.
  • Variations: It also has introduced variations designed to provide higher benefits by engaging more of the respiratory pathways.
  • Minimalistic approach: Eliminates wrong and unnecessary techniques completely.
  • Focus: Mindfulness and Restfulness that is life enhancing and – at times, life saving.
Success Record

TBT was first launched in 2019 and its success record so far is very high in both Clinical Studies and during general applications. Participants have recorded/reported the following benefits:

  • Reduction of Blood Pressure
  • Increase of FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
  • Reduction of stress, anxiety, fatigue and acute or chronic neck & shoulder muscle tension.
  • Reduction of medications for Depression.
  • Increased focus, clarity, energy and equanimity.
  • Respiratory improvement of 30%-300% (in exceptional cases 500%), improvement in oxygen saturation (SPO2) by over 6 points, improved sleep patterns, reduction of high pulse rates (130-80).
Precautions & Disclaimers

There are no known risks associated with the Musopathy Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) program.  It has been designed to be less strenuous than talking.   But please note and follow the PRECAUTIONS below carefully.

  • Do not begin any exercises including the Musopathy techniques if you have high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain or heart palpitations or new swelling in your legs.

  • Stop immediately if you develop dizziness, undue shortness of breath, chest pain, cool, clammy skin, fatigue, irregular heartbeat or any symptoms you consider an emergency.

  • Get emergency attention immediately if these symptoms don’t stop with rest or if you experience any change in physical or mental status from your normal capacity.

References

Numerous studies in various parts of the world have independently shown the efficacy of sound waves as well as mindful breathing techniques to combat various conditions and a few have been shared below.

DISCLAIMERS: TBT is not a substitute for clinical care. It is only a supplement. It does not claim to cure your illness. It only aims to help you manage and/or prevent several conditions. Do not stop ANY medications without consulting your doctors.

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