In ancient tradition, her simple design represents Shiva’s trishul as well as Natural & Cosmic union. She can be utilized as an instrument of peace & may be harnessed for various purposes when using different metals, wood or bone.

Ancient Traditions

Playing & Meditation

Breath is the most important part of playing a morchang. One keeps the awareness on the Inhale & Exhale at all times. Correct Posture or Sitting Straight is key. She is an instrument of Meditation & Pranayama. Her simple acoustics lead one into a journey within. She can further open one to many different areas of our awareness when played with a balanced mind & heart.

Some moorchungas are designed to be played on the teeth & some on the lips. Her design determines her playing.

Care & Love

She is an ancient spirit & requires care & oiling with edible oils. To extend her life & keep her spirit radiant, the instrument can be housed / kept in a comfortable & proper design box. Some moorchungas are designed to be played on the teeth & some on the lips. Her design determines her playing.

CULTURE

Style

History & Culture

Design

Workshops and lessons focus on connecting sound with breath. Once this is established playing ‘freestyle’ is encouraged to gain comfort levels and mastery. Folk and classical music styles from around India will be touched upon.

Participants will be exposed to knowledge and various findings from India and across the world connected with the instrument.

The Morchang has been used cross culturally to train animals and birds. For instance, players in Siberia and Mongolia use the instrument to communicate with horses and eagles. Participants may therefore even experiment with playing in the presence of horses, elephants and bison.

Training & Communication with Animals

The design of this unique instrument varies according to country and cultures around the world. Even within these, you can find local differences! Design shapes can be round, triangular or straight. Design elements can include lizards, fish, dragons and more.

The morchang is mentioned in the Rig Veda for various hymns and songs. It is practiced by musicians from around India. It is used by traditional Karnatak musicians. Folk musicians of Rajasthan and gypsies play the morchang in devotional music and to inspire communities at weekly gatherings and festivals. Tribal people in Assam are known to make and play morchangs in bamboo that are played on the lips and have a uniquely beautiful sound. Nepal, has an ancient tradition with the instrument where the morchang is known as ‘moorchunga’ and ‘binayo’. It was protected and supported by the royal family of the kingdom until the 21st century. It is played during harvest festivals to thank nature spirits, between courting lovers and for healing.

The morchang isn’t simply limited to India and is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world, dating back to 2,400 years. Known also as the mouth harp or Jew’s harp, it can be found all over the globe in places of ancient culture. The materials used, the lineages of music styles and the craftsmanship vary of course. However, cross culturally it is known to be used in taming animals and birds. And it is a vital part of the oral culture, finding its way into tales and mythologies of its keepers.

Exercise

Try this out! Feel the heartbeat in everything! Watch everything breathe!

(Do not shoot in the dark, Aim! Aim Hight!)

Aim: See oneness in all directions and is be grateful for it.

Alignment - Centering Exercise and Shortcut Reminder!

1st is Observation, Just to allow ourselves to observe.

2nd from observation comes Awareness, just to notice everything,

3rd from this noticing everything, we develop appreciation

4th Appreciation brings us into a positive vibration,

5th which brings us to oneness.

5th Oneness brings us to gratitude.

6th Brings us to empathy.

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Discover the Transformative Power of Sound

We are occasionally providing Sound Sensitization and Healing sessions for people of all ages with learning disabilities (children and seniors with special needs).

Besides private one-to-one sessions, workshops have been conducted at the Yantra Healing Festival in Mumbai, at The World Mouth Harp Festival in Goa and at the Matheran Green Festival. Sessions are tailored for individuals and groups ranging from music lovers to corporate clients to children.

Sound Sensitization and
Sound Healing

Led by Varun Lulla and guest collaborators, our sessions blend traditional wisdom with contemporary learning. From ancient instruments such as the Morchang, Kalimba and Sullur to modern instruments including Guitar and Keyboard, participants are guided through engaging, hands-on learning that nurtures both technical skill and personal growth.

Available for: Private lessons · Group workshops · Festival programming · Corporate wellness · School & children's programmes · Healing retreats · Sound therapy sessions.

Align yourself

Music and The Human Body

Our human body responds to the frequencies of sounds. Playing and listening to specific patterns of notes can bring about a change in our body’s vibrational frequencies. Therefore, when we feel like we are ill or generally not feeling in harmony within ourselves, we can use musical instruments to ‘fine-tune’ ourselves. The workshops will bring about an awareness of a system of knowledge that correlates musical notes for each body centre.

The mouth harp is a breath instrument. Through the breath, we return to ourselves — to our own heartbeat. Together with the instrument, we merge with the rhythm within. Finding our inner sound, carried by the heartbeat, can take us to the rhythm divine — beyond ourselves, and yet, ironically, to a place entirely familiar. The place of source. The unstuck sound. The place where it all began. Back to the body, where mind, spirit and heart dance together, where all the senses meet, and all worlds become one.

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