Before a sound bath

Take your time to travel to the session. I always build in time for people to arrive a few minutes early so they can settle in.

Switch off from technology in advance so you have a chance to feel into where you are.

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Intention Setting

Sound Bath is a powerful tool for promoting relaxation, reducing stress and improving overall well-being.

By setting an intention for your sound bath experience, you can enhance the healing power of the sound and deepen your personal growth.  I recommend thinking about what intention you are bringing to this particular session; something personal, present and conducive to your health and healing. Intention is often thought of as words or a positive statement but you might prefer to focus on a symbol, image, feeling or sound as well. To come up with your intention doesn’t mean raking the mind for something profound. Ask yourself what do you need before or after a session and see what arises. Do you want to release stress and anxiety? What do you want to bring into your life - Abundance, Joy or Calm? Setting an intention is like planting a seed in the fertile

ground of our subcouncious mind.   

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Come as you are

People often think they have to be ‘in a good place’ to come to a sound healing. I would always say ‘come as you are’; bring any challenges to the sound and use it as an opportunity to explore them, maybe even gaining some insight or release. Know that you are held in a safe and sacred space. I always feel that being authentic and vulnerable with ourselves is the doorway to healing.

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Nourish your body 

Please leave time to digest between food and a sound bath so that you are less likely to feel uncomfortable or sleepy when laying down. Eating fresh, vibrant foods and avoiding too much sugar and caffeine will help your

mind and body settle and relax.​

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What to wear to a sound bath?

You should wear comfortable clothing to a sound bath. Since you'll likely be lying down, you might want to bring a jumper or socks to keep warm and cosy. 

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During a Sound Bath

What's happening when discomfort arises in the body during a session? Sound penetrates the whole body and goes through the nervous system, acting like an acupuncture treatment. Stuck energy may cause discomfort.

All those stored-up feelings come pouring out, sometimes as tears -  that's okay because it's actually a very positive thing and a sign that your body is healing and serving you well.

Usually the sound energy will release it and the discomfort will go away. 

Sometimes we can experience feelings of anxiety, fear and sadness in a sound bath. This can be off-putting for some people, and yet at the same time it's important to remember that we all carry such emotions, and it's part of the human experience to have them.The very nature of such feelings means that we often push them away and they can lie buried deep within our unconscious, sometimes emerging as unconscious patterns, unhealthy habits, co-dependent relationships and even dis-ease. 

Stress and tension can get stuck in the body we can benefit from the physical manipulation to ease out the knots and move the energy on - frequencies of the gongs and singing bowls goes deeper to massage the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional bodies - releasing trapped energy on all levels. Sometimes this may include past trauma, an old injury, unresolved grief etc. 

If we can get past any temporary discomfort, we can benefit from the relief, lightness and clarity after a sound bath without having to revisit or even remember it.

Accepting All Sounds 

At my sound baths I always encourage all participants to accept all the environmental sounds:

All sounds from others including hearing the birds singing outside, car engines  or small insects buzzing by the window can become part of your audio journey if you let it. 

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Is it OK to fall asleep during a sound bath?

Firstly, some participants become so relaxed that they fall asleep, and the body uses this time to re-balance, restore and nurture itself. Most people however, flit in and out of consciousness and notice their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual responses during a Sound Bath. 

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Snoring 

What if you  snore? An estimated 20 percent of the population snores - Don't worry :-) lots of people do. You will still be getting the benefits of the sound meditation. I encourage you to be kind to yourself by doing whatever it is you need to do to be comfortable. This means you can snore - and if you know you snore, at the beginning of a sound bath ask the person next to  you to gently wake you if it happens. If you do catch yourself snoring, turn onto your side. However, sneeze... or whatever else you need. There is nothing worse than fighting to hold a cough for a long time.

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Leaving the room e.g. to use the toilet. 

If you need to leave the room at all during the sound bath e.g. to use the toilet - don't worry - then please do so as quietly as possible. ​

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After a sound session...

After a sound sessionIdeally, after a sound bath - It's important that you feel grounded before driving. 

After a sound bath, it's important to prioritise rest, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and allow yourself time to process any emotions that may surface; consider journaling, gentle movement, or quiet reflection to integrate the experience, and be mindful of your schedule to accommodate potential feelings of relaxation or introspection that may arise.

Following an intense breakthrough in sound bath. "Bathers" need to translate this new-found wisdom into their daily lives, internalise the insights and let go of things that don’t serve them anymore. Expressing oneself through  journaling, art and sharing your insights can be examples of the integration process.

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Why am I so sleepy after a sound bath?

In fact, it's a sign that the session has been working its magic on you. Sound baths induce a deep state of relaxation, similar to the alpha and theta brainwave states associated with sleep. 

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Why do I cry after a sound bath?

A Sound Bath helps move that stuck energy and emotion around and often times you may experience crying. Crying is often seen as a sign that the body is releasing deep-seated or suppressed emotions and toxins in the body. As a practitioner I encourage individuals of a Sound Bath to let come up what needs to come up.

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Water

Drink plenty of water after a sound session. There is a cleansing process happening long after the last singing bowl is struck. You may feel dehydrated as the body’s systems cleanse and the cells reorganise. Taking a bath or shower with some natural salts and herbs is also very cleansing and does wonders to bring you back into the body and cleanse the energy field.

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Allow solitude and silence

It’s very normal that thoughts, memories, emotions can come to the surface during or after the sound. Trust that this is ok and try to give them space to move. Let people know you might need some quiet time or rest.​

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Be in nature

The sounds and shapes of nature are harmonic and healing - Schumann resonance enhances the body's natural healing processes and reduces stress and inflammation. Take a mindful walk in nature. . The added sensitivity of the sound healing can help you feel connected and nature will help you ground and digest, particularly walking barefoot.​

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Journal or free write 

​Sound bath journaling is a practice that involves writing down thoughts and feelings after a sound bath. It can help with self-reflection, mindfulness, and mental well-being.  Let the experience guide your writing. 

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~ Reflect on changes.

~ How did the sound bath session make you feel?

~ Use journaling to identify and reframe limiting beliefs into empowering visions. 

~ Identify mental blocks: Use journaling to explore aspects of yourself that may be hidden by self-doubt. 

~ Review your entries over time to see if there are any long-term effects. 

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If you’re not much of a journaling fan, free writing a few words of insight can be lovely.  This is simply about remembering, expressing and processing – we are all creative beings in our own ways.

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I often have participants sharing their thoughts after the session - One of them said:

" The vibrations really did go through my body from my head to my toes. I had many visions throughout the session. Really positive images and I felt happy and clear in my mind. I felt emotional -  tearful - but not sad.

  I felt  at peace  - like a huge weight has lifted off my shoulders. I don’t know exactly what happened but I know I felt really  happy and  present during the session". 

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 It's ok to feel tearful during or after a sound bath - "tearful but happy".  It means you are experiencing a strong positive emotion - a shift -  essentially describing "tears of joy" where you are crying due to happiness or a deep sense of contentment. 

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Draw

​Drawing allows individuals to visually represent their emotions, which can be especially helpful when verbalising feelings is difficult. 

I encourage  my clients to experiment with mandalas as a tool for the integration process.

Drawing mandalas is a calming and relaxing art form.
Mandala is not a test, how the final result looks is irrelevant. What matters is surrendering yourself to the rhythm each circle takes you and expressing your inner world freely. Mistakes should be welcomed and accepted as a part of the process.

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What is a mandala?

Mandalas are artistic geometric compositions shaped as circles that follow different patterns in each layer.

The word mandala comes from Sanskrit and it means circle. Mandalas have been used as spiritual awakening tools and symbols of prayer in various traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shintoism. The journey of the mandala, starting from the outer corners ending in the centre, reflects the spiritual journey of the person. Moving closer to the central point is like travelling through the layers of the unconscious and progressively reaching the point of ultimate oneness, cosmos and wholeness. ​

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Remain curious

The sounds continue to resonate within us long after we can no longer hear them. Be curious as to what / how your mind and body has experienced and notice any after effects. Every single time we receive sound will be a unique experience, no two journeys are the same, so curiousity is a wonderful companion to bring along.​

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Nourish your body

Try to eat  light, healthy and easily digestible foods, allowing for continued relaxation as your body integrates the experience. 

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How often should you attend a sound bath?

If you're simply looking to reduce stress and promote relaxation, attending a sound bath once a month or every few weeks may be enough to help you feel more balanced and calm. Ultimately, the best approach is to listen to your body and attend as often as feels right for you. 

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I look forward to sharing the sound space with you soon.

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Love & Light 

Kasia