A sound bath is an immersive and healing sensory experience for the body, mind and soul. An array of instruments tuned to specific healing frequencies are played while the group is laying down in a deeply relaxed meditative state. Scientific research continues to reveal the power of these frequencies’ effects on the body and mind which shift them into profound harmony. We begin the session by setting an intention for the journey, whether you need to manifest, release, shift or heal. Our intentions are followed by brief pranayama (breath work) and a short guided meditation before being serenaded in a high vibrational soundscape including singing bowls, chimes, gong, drum and more! I am also a mantra practitioner and Reiki certified incorporating these more subtle healing vibrations into each session for added benefits. Feel the effects of these potent healing vibrations for yourself and leave feeling a renewed sense of inner peace. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Resilience For Today ( 4 x 1 hour sessions over 4 weeks)
With the chaos and anxiety of the world today it is more important than ever to find peace within ourselves. For millennia the practices of meditation and pranayama (yogic breathwork) have been used to stabilize and align the mind, body and soul. Over the course of 4 sessions we explore different meditation styles and breathing techniques that are proven to shift your thoughts, emotions and physical energy in a profound way. You will identify the practices that are best suited for you, your lifestyle and personality to achieve real results. You will leave this series with new tools that are always available to you at no cost to help you maintain a deeper sense of peace and calm despite the anxiety ridden outer environment. All ages and abilities welcome!
A Shamanic Journey is an ancient practice dating back to the pre-religion times of animism. Shamanic Journeying uses traditional drumming to effortlessly induce deep meditative states of consciousness without the use of any substances. While in these deep meditative states we can experience healing, emotional release, pattern recognition, wisdom from guides/ancestors, enhanced overall wellbeing, and even mystical visions. In modern times we are so caught up in surviving day to day that we forget the more subtle realms and energies that are unseen around us all of the time. We begin each journey by honoring these unseen energies, our ancestors, and the elemental spirits of earth, water, fire, wind and ether (space). We will set an intention for our journey together after a brief introduction and explanation of the practice to receive the most benefits from our session. The beat of the drum shifts our consciousness toward the spiritual realms and allows us to expand beyond our normal awareness. The science behind these practices lies in the trance inducing beat of the drum, when we listen to repeated drumming our brains shift from our waking state into a deep meditative state. Shamanic Journeys can provide profound healing, new insights and awareness in our life that help us to see life from a renewed perspective which leads to new solutions and experiences. All are welcome, no previous experience necessary!
Sivananda Yoga is a lineage specific style of Hatha yoga, weaving together stillness and slow, meditative, movement including pranayama (breathwork) and asanas (poses). This sequence cleanses the nadis (energy channels), releases bodily tension/trauma, builds heat and deeply strengthens/focuses the mind. We play with the concept of exerting effort without strain, pushing ourselves to find the line while being careful not to cross over it. Leave this class feeling deeply relaxed, empowered and stable to take on all of life’s ups and downs. Suitable for all levels!
Our first retreat will be a 2 week experience in the southern state of Kerala India!! One week at a traditional Sivananda Yoga Ashram and one week in the stunning cliffside beach town Varkala!
Another option for joining a retreat with me is in Costa Rica…
Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
Primordial Sound Meditation is a technique revitalized by Dr. Deepak Chopra from ancient Vedic traditions, Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) is a mantra-based practice. It pairs individuals with a silent, personalized Sanskrit mantra calculated from their exact time and place of birth, designed to bypass mental chatter and establish inner stillness.
The practice is simple and effective consisting of 4 parts:
1.) The Four Soul Questions: The meditation begins by settling awareness onto the breath and silently reflecting on four fundamental questions without judgment:Who am I?What do I want?What is my purpose?What am I grateful for?
2.) Mantra Repetition: Practitioners move into repeating their assigned personalized mantra silently. If the specific birth-based mantra is not known, the universal mantra “a hum” (Sanskrit for “I am”) is often used. As thoughts naturally arise, the mind gently returns to the mantra’s vibration rather than analyzing the thoughts.
3.) Intention Setting: The practice concludes by silently reciting four intentions to anchor physical and emotional well-being: Joyful, energetic body, Loving, compassionate heart, Alert, reflective mind, and Lightness of being.
4.) Integration: Meditators release the mantra completely and sit in silence. This pause allows the body to seamlessly integrate the restorative benefits of the practice, lower stress hormones, and balance physical systems.
I am certified to teach this specific method and I offer this course as a private session or in a public class format over a 2 or 3 day period.
