Sound Healing: Group Singing Bowl Meditation
with Ashley Kinoshita - Earth Tones Healing
Sundays 11am-noon - Starting September 1, 2024
Doors open at 10:40am and will close promptly at 10:55am.
No late admittance will be allowed and no refunds will be offered for late arrivals.
Sessions are $35 and are limited to a small group with a maximum of 7 participants.
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What is sound healing?
Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that utilizes sound vibrations to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This approach is grounded in the understanding that everything in the universe, including our bodies, is made up of energy and vibrates at specific frequencies. Through sound, we can influence these frequencies, encouraging a state of balance and harmony within the body.
Like a battery, we may have a low charge from lower energy frequencies. And just like a battery, when a higher frequency (electrical charge) is applied to the low-level battery, the battery recharges itself. We humans are the same. In sound healing, we work with the electrical energy in our body, helping our body to activate a higher frequency of vibration to start healing itself naturally. Sound has the power to regulate our nervous system and calm our minds. It has the ability to reduce pain, lower stress & anxiety and heal our physical body at the cellular level.
Brainwave states during sound healing
Sound healing with crystal singing bowls can effectively alter brainwave states. The phenomenon known as brainwave entrainment occurs when external stimuli, such as sound, influence brainwave patterns. The frequencies produced by crystal singing bowls can cause the brain to synchronize its activity to those sound frequencies, promoting a shift in brainwave states. By guiding the brain towards alpha, theta, and delta frequencies, this practice can facilitate healing, emotional release, and a greater sense of well-being.
Beta State: While this is the state of alertness and active thinking, sound healing can help balance this with more relaxed states to alleviate stress and anxiety.
Alpha State: This state is associated with relaxation and calmness. It is often achieved during meditation or when daydreaming and is conducive to healing and creativity.
Theta State: This deeper meditative state occurs just before sleep or deep relaxation, where the mind can access subconscious thoughts and facilitate profound healing.
Delta State: This state is associated with deep sleep and restorative processes in the body. During this state, the body undergoes significant healing and cellular regeneration.
Benefits of Sound Healing with Crystal Singing Bowls
Crystal singing bowls are particularly effective in sound healing due to their unique properties and the specific frequencies they produce. Each crystal singing bowl is crafted from pure quartz crystal and tuned to specific frequencies, corresponding to different aspects of well-being. These frequencies can resonate with the body, helping to break up stagnant energy and promote energetic flow. Sound waves can penetrate deep into the body, encouraging the release of tension and blockages. This movement of stagnant energy can lead to emotional release and a sense of lightness and clarity. The vibrations can stimulate the body’s cells, promoting healing at a cellular level. Sound healing can also help individuals process emotions, leading to greater self-awareness and emotional clarity.
What to expect during a group sound bath meditation experience
During a crystal singing bowl sound bath meditation, participants typically lie down comfortably as the bowls are played around them. The resonant sounds create a rich tapestry of vibrations that envelop the space, allowing individuals to drift into a state of relaxation and introspection. This immersive experience can facilitate personal insights, emotional release, and a sense of connection to oneself and the universe.
Provided for you at our facility are sanitized padded mats, head and under-the-knee support pillows, and a lavender infused weighted eye mask. Feel free to bring anything else that will make you more comfortable, such as a light blanket. Bringing water is encouraged. We invite you to come into sound bath meditations substance-free so that you can fully immerse yourself in this experience.
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For questions and private bookings contact: Earthtoneshealingnola@gmail.com
