
Welcome to Sound Baths with Cathy.
Congratulations on allowing yourself some time and space for your mindfulness.
Our session will commence at 3pm and will finish at 4.00 pm. It is best to arrive 10 – 15 minutes early to ready yourself and your space.
What To Wear
Comfortable clothing. Your body temperature often drops under meditation, so an extra layer is advisable. Socks are recommended.
What to Bring
You will be lying or sitting for around 60 minutes, so comfort is essential. Please bring:
Yoga mat or blow-up mattress.
Blanket or sheet or covering if needed.
Pillows and bolsters for your comfort
Eye pillow
Water or Herbal Tea
Preparation
On the day of the Sound Bath try and stay as hydrated as you can, eat lightly and attempt to take it slow. Set any intentions you may want to manifest for the session.
After
Try and spend the remainder of your day in a relaxed state, eat lightly and it is recommended if possible, an early night. Our bodies heal and rejuvenate between the hours of 9pm and 1pm. Sleeping is vital during these periods.
What is a Sound Healing?
Sound Healing is a holistic practice that uses the power of sound to promote healing and wellness in the mind, body, and spirit. This ancient healing modality utilizes various instruments and techniques to create therapeutic vibrations that resonate with the body’s energy centres, or chakras, restoring balance and harmony.
At its core, sound healing operates on the principle of resonance, which suggests that every part of our body, including our cells, organs and tissues, has its own natural vibrational frequency. When these frequencies are disrupted due to stress, illness, or emotional imbalance, it can lead to disharmony and disease.
Sound healing seeks to realign these frequencies, bringing them back into a state of coherence and vitality.
One of the common instruments used in sound healing is the crystal bowls. These bowls are made from pure quartz crystal and emit powerful resonant tones when struck or played. Each bowl is tuned to a specific frequency that corresponds to one of the body’s energy centres, making them effective tools for balancing and clearing the chakras.
Another popular instrument is the gong. With its deep reverberating tones, the gong has been used for centuries to induce deep states of relaxation and meditation. It can release tension, reduce stress, and promote emotional release.
Drums are commonly used to create rhythmic patterns that synchronize the brainwaves and induce trans like states. The steady beat of the drum can help calm the mind, increase focus, and facilitate deeper meditation.
The benefits of sound healing are numerous and profound. One of the primary benefits is stress reduction. The soothing sounds and vibrations produced during a sound healing session can help activate the body’s relaxation response leading to a reduction in stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. This can result in feelings of deep relaxation, calmness, and inner peace.
Sound Healing can also have a positive impact on mental health. Many people report feeling clearer, more focused, and emotionally balanced after a session. The vibrations can help quiet the chatter of the mind, allowing for greater mental clarity and insight.
In addition to its effect on stress and mental health, sound healing can also support physical healing. The vibrations produced by sound healing instruments can penetrate deep into the body, helping to release tension, reduce inflammation and promote the body’s natural healing process. Some studies have even found that it helps to improve immune function and accelerates the healing of injuries and wounds.
Overall, Sound Healing offers an ancient and powerful approach to health and wellness that addresses the whole needs of the mind body and spirit.