ADAMS CENTER — The ancient practice of sound healing, and how people can apply some techniques to their own lives, will be demonstrated by certified sound healers Robert Egby and Betty Lou Kishler at an evening seminal from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Kripalu Yoga Center.

Sound healing is the practice of using sound to realize and correct imbalances in the body. It works on the belief that the human body is not solid, but energy that is held together by sound. Any disease, therefore, indicates that some sound has gone out of tune.

The process has been used throughout the world as a tool for the treatment of stress-related conditions and is thought to assist in relaxation, stress release and realigning body energies so people will feel better and achieve higher levels of consciousness. It is used to reduce chronic pain, reduce mind chatter and improve concentration skills.

Used in the process are a variety of sound instruments including tuning forks, Otto Tuners, Tibetan singing bowls, rain sticks, Australian didgeridoos, tinghsas, and Wuhan gongs, along with pendulums and crystals. Participants will be shown the power of music and sound in healing, and be shown and taught how to use the human voice to create tones to help realign body energies.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothes.

There will be a short meditation at the session. Books and CDs will be available to purchase. A donation of $5 per person will be collected to help defray expenses at the center, which is located at 14029 Route 11. For more information, call Steve Williams at 232-4969.