Pauline & Gaudry Normand
Pauline and Gaudry Normand are the owner-administrators of Mine Cristal, Crystal Sanctuary.
Between 1981 and 1993, the Normands introduced and marketed the futon in many countries.
In 1989, the Normands founded Mine Cristal. In this unique crystal deposit, sparkling quartz crystals are delicately gathered by hand from a giant vein of pure quartz.
In 1994, the Normands discovered the crystal singing bowls (crystal vessels). From 1994 to 2020 they marketed these new therapeutic and musical instruments internationally.
Between 1994 and 2019, the Normands presented over a 1,200 SonoMeditation® concerts, where they shared a unique sound meditation technique. Here, Pauline presents a meditative concert.
The Normands are teachers, musicians and artisans in the realm of crystals and musical instruments made of crystal.
In 2000, Gaudry created the world’s first crystal didgeridoo. With its unique shape and composition, this didgeridoo resonates and amplifies sonorities to an incredible degree.
In 2011, after 12 years of R&D, Gaudry invented the crystal harp: a wonderful new sound therapy tool made with pure crystal tubes. Gaudry has received many patents on these instruments.
Between 2011 and 2024, in the workshop at Mine Cristal, Bonsecours, Quebec, Canada, Gaudry Normand produced thousands of crystal harps under the Quartzophone® brand name.
The Normands introduced the crystal harp for the first time in 2011, at a SonoMeditation® concert. These cristalline instruments create waves of harmonious vibrations, bringing peace and well-being to all who experience them!
Gaudry has a Bachelor’s degree in Vedic Philosophy and is a certified yoga teacher. Pauline has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is a classically trained pianist. Additionally, the Normands are both professionally trained meditation teachers and certified Ayurvedic practitioners.
From 1994 through 2019, the Normands facilitated the experience of crystalline vibrations; thousands of people enjoyed attending their SonoMeditation® concerts.