SOUND BATHS

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What is a sound bath?
A sound bath is a deeply relaxing, meditative experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations, typically produced by instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. Designed to induce a state of calm and reduce stress, participants usually lie down to let the immersive soundscape, which focuses on resonance rather than melody, wash over them, fostering mental and emotional balance.


What will happen:
You will be invited to lie down with your eyes closed in a comfortable position, using mats, pillows and blankets to support you. I will then help you achieve a deep state of relaxation with my voice and with various instruments, which will be played intuitively. You don’t have to do anything, just lie back and relax and allow your body to take in the sound and do its work.

What to bring:
Please bring anything you may need to be comfortable, wear comfortable clothing,  blankets, pillows, an eye mask, yoga blocks etc.  A bottle of water is advisable.

How does it work?
Sound affects us on an emotional level, but also on a cellular level.   The cells within our bodies respond to vibrations and pick up the different tones and frequencies when each instrument and rhythm is played. It works by placing the brain into the restorative brainwave state. In this deeply relaxed state you will remember everything; however, you may drift off into a ‘deep sleep’ state. If this happens your body is still benefitting from the vibrations as you sleep.

Contraindications.
A sound bath is a safe practice with many benefits for most people, however there are some circumstances in which a sound bath is not recommended.  Please consult your doctor if you have any of the following conditions before booking:

  • Pregnancy - It is not advisable to participate in any sound healing activities during any stage of pregnancy.
  • Heart problems and Pacemakers - People with a pacemaker and heart conditions including arrhythmias, hypertension should be particularly cautious as vibrations can affect heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Severe Mental Illness - People living with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, psychosis or PTSD, may experience overwhelm due to the intensiveness of the sensory experience.
  • Epilepsy or a history of seizures - It is important that you consult your GP before attending a sound bath. The varying frequencies and vibrations used in sound therapy could potentially trigger a seizure in sensitive individuals.
Aftercare
You may feel tired, emotional, energised, grounded.  The experience is different for each person and on each occasion.  Take time to understand what you need each time.  

  • Drink lots of water and eat well.  Avoid caffeine and eat a light and simple meal.  
  • Relax, take some time to slow down to process any emotions that might have come to the surface during the sound bath.  If you are working, then take regular breaks. 
  • LIsten to yourself, take time to understand what processing may be going on with you, you may find journaling useful. 
  • Relax, and avoid strenuous exercise.