Pauline & Gaudry Normand
Pauline and Gaudry Normand are the owner-administrators of Mine Cristal, which they founded in 1989.
The Normands are teachers, musicians and artisans in the realm of crystals and musical instruments made of crystal.
Between 1994 and 2019, the Normands presented over a thousand SonoMeditation® concerts, where they shared a unique sound meditation technique.
Between 2011 and 2024, in the workshop at Mine Cristal, Bonsecours, Quebec, Canada, Gaudry Normand produced thousands of Quartzophone® instruments.
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 sanctuary, sparkling quartz crystals are delicately gathered by hand in the crystal mine, a 1 km-long giant vein of pure quartz.
In 1994, the Normands discovered the crystal vessels (singing bowls). From 1994 to 2020 they marketed these new therapeutic and musical instruments internationally.
In 2000, Gaudry created the world’s first crystal didgeridoo. With its unique shape and composition (over 80% silicon dioxide), this didgeridoo resonates and amplifies sonorities to an incredible degree.
In 2011, after 12 years of R&D, Gaudry Normand invented a wonderful new sound therapy tool, made with pure crystal tubes. Gaudry has received many patents on these unique Quartzophone instruments.
The Normands introduced their new Quartzophone® instruments 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 attended their concerts.