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Group Sound Healing Sessions

Soundbath or Gongbath - highly recommended for chilling-out!

Participants are bathed in a cocoon of healing sounds using an array of Gongs as well as Himalayan and Crystal Bowls. The intention is to promote a state of deep relaxation (an optimum state for our innate healing powers to take effect), while allowing the body to pick up the vibrations it needs to help shift blocked energy and restore the body's natural frequencies. Towards the end of the session I also use a variety of other sound healing instruments - rainsticks, ocean drum, bells, shakers and more. These help to ground people before leaving but also add to the magic of the event. The term "Gongbath" implies an even greater focus on the use of gongs within the session. Depending on location, participants lie on the floor on a yoga mat or something similar or on recliners. It's advisable to avoid stimulants (alcohol, coffee, etc.) before-hand and to have some water with you for after the session.

The bath lasts an hour including a brief introduction and settling time. Time is also allowed later for coming to. Some participants choose to leave promptly and quietly so they can hold on to their relaxed state while others stay and chat about their experience, or I can be contacted later to give feeback.

Rhythm of Life Drumming - a very empowering event!

Through the power of the drum these sessions are about self-expression, having fun, de-stressing, mutual support and connection with life rhythms. We usually include some simple chants to enhance the process. No previous drumming (or chanting) experience is necessary. Frame drums (e.g. N. American Buffalo drums) are provided but if you have a frame drum please bring it along.

Sound Exploration - working creatively with others

In these sessions you have the opportunity to try out my my gongs, bowls, drums, etc and to work within a small group to create a soundscape (an auditory picture). The benefits derive from the pleasures of creating the sounds for yourself, the process of working creatively within a group, and observing and reflecting on any resistances that might surface. These sessions lend themselves well to a private group arrangement involving friends or colleagues.

Mantra Workshop

Learn how to use Sanskrit Mantras to work through specific problems - physical and emotional, become more in tune with yourself and contribute to spiritual growth. We chant but this is not a day of meditation. The intention is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to establish your own practice. Included: How we benefit from chanting; Why Sanskrit - energetic connections; Sanskrit chants for the Chakras; Lotus petal syllables for specific parts of the body; Uplifting mantras; Mantras for specific processes; Pronunciation, rhythm, repetitions; and Props to help us develop a regular manageable practice. This workshop could be just what you need to empower you in coping with stress and working towards harmony and balance, or if you've done some chanting and would like to learn more, or have seen the uplifting effect it has on others and want to experience this for yourself. Comprehensive workshop notes are provided. Participants are limited to a small number so that we can work together comfortably, share thoughts and sensations and gain confidence with the chants. I will also be available for follow-up help.


Forthcoming sessions:

1) Gongbath - Sunday 19th February at 7-8.30pm, Whitehouse Loan EH9. Pre-booking essential. £10.

2) Gongbath - Monday 20th February at 5-6.30pm, Whitehouse Loan EH9. Pre-booking essential. £10.

2) Planetary Gong Bath (Part of the Middle Eastern Festival for Spirituality and Peace, www.eicsp.org/events-list/details/145-MESP%202012%20Pre%20Events), Friday 24 February, Edinburgh Theosophical Society, 28 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH. 7.30pm-9.30pm, £12. I will be working with colleague Suzanne Harris, www.soundsphere.org.uk. Booking via Suzanne, 07875 272571.

3) Mantra Workshop - Sunday 4th March, 10am-4pm, Whitehouse Loan, EH9. £40. Pre-booking essential.

For more details and to book, please 'phone 07849 402933 or use the secure form on the Contact Details page to email. For one-to-one treatments with sound, see Sound Therapy. If you would like to organise your own group session please contact me. If you can't make any current group session dates but are interested in future dates please ask to be added to my mailing list.