The Art of the Nigun presents the concept of the wordless melody which is part of the religious Hasidic Jewish tradition. Drawing parallels between the Nigun and the effects of contemporary voice healing modalities, this paper gives the historic background, musical influences, Hebrew biblical references and Rabbinical quotes regarding the healing and mystical powers of the nigun. An experience of a Rabbinical student after singing a nigun is analyzed and compared to the language people often use when describing how they felt during an energetic healing experience.
