Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths - Crab Apple

Trees of Life Series Gong & Sound Baths * £14 per ticket.

Introducing a curated series of 4 Sound Journeys focusing on the natural gifts of British trees .

Celebrate Crab Apple's gift of: Trust, guidance and love!

Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1UQ

What is a sound bath?

A sound bath - or sound journey - is a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound waves to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to rebalance your body and mind.

Participants are invited to lie down in a comfortable position, with blankets and supporting props (mats, pillows, bolsters, eye masks etc). A seated position also works. After a few minutes of guided relaxation, the remainder of the experience is filled with different sounds and frequencies being introduced in succession. The sounds are created by a variety of overtone-emitting instruments including singing bowls, crystal bowls, drum, gongs, chimes, rainstick/percussion and voice.

The sounds produced will enable brain waves to transcend from their normal waking state of BETA to slow and deepen into the relaxed state of ALPHA, through to the dream state of THETA and some participants may even move through into the restorative state of DELTA. There is rest in stillness and silence, at the end of the session, to allow the body to fully absorb and integrate the sound and its therapeutic work.

What to expect

Many participants just 'drift off' during a sound bath. It's important to bring enough mats / blankets / pillows / masks to ensure maximum comfort, in order to fully surrender to a relaxed state. Previous participants have reported feeling a dreamlike state and, in some cases, experiencing beautiful visions!

In terms of the sounds themselves, most people would recognise the ring of a metal singing bowl; these are used to bring participants into the space and into their bodies. Gongs are used to bring participants into a deeper state of relaxation and into deeper brain wave activity. The sounds of the gong can be abstract and sometimes intense. The crystal bowls also have an abstract sound which can feel both ethereal and intense dependant on the recipient. It is helpful to note that if a participant feels that the sound is challenging or intense, it is most likely facilitating much needed energy shifts or rebalancing! Sound therapy is wonderfully passive; no experience needed – all you need to do is turn up, get comfy and relax.

The benefits

It is always helpful and nourishing to honour oneself with TIME. The simple act of taking time out can be beneficial in itself.

Many participants report some / all of the following:

• Deep sense of relaxation.
• A shift of 'stuck' energy.
• A physical / mental release of tension.
• Calming and quietening of the mind.
• Increased focus and clarity.
• Improved quality of sleep.
• Visual experiences / internal journeys.

What you'll need

• Please bring the following to ensure your comfort:
• Blankets - as many as you can carry! Sleeping Bags also work well.
• 2 x pillows / bolsters – one for under the head and one for under the knees.
• Yoga mat or bed roll to lie on.
• Eye mask / eye pillow / scarf to cover the eyes.
• Warm, comfy layers of clothing.
• Water.

On the day

Please ensure that you arrive at least 10 minutes before the start in order to sign in and get comfortable. I will be closing the doors promptly at the event start time with no further admissions.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through my website. If transferring a ticket, contact me before the event. Please review the cancellation policy.

Parking: Please pay for parking when driving to the Botanic Gardens, as it's no longer free for wellness events.

A 6-Month Wellness Pass, available for only £17.50 at the Gardens Cafe or Shop, covers all parking and entry to the gardens. A QR code will be sent upon purchase. An ANPR camera system is in place, and fines apply if payment is not made.

Considerations

Sound Baths are suitable for ages 14+.

As a precaution, it is not recommended that you take part in a sound healing session in the following situations:

• When you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy (2nd & 3rd Trimester will require a waiver form to be signed).
• If you have epilepsy, experience seizures or episodes.
• If you have unmanaged mental health issues. Including, but not limited to: bi-polar, schizophrenia, PTSD, complex trauma, borderline personality disorder, or harmful thoughts towards yourself or others (general stress, anxiety, depression are OK).
• If you are intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs.

In the following cases, please contact me before booking the event:

• If you have metal plates or implants in your body. If you have had recent surgery, broken bones or other major physical injuries.
• If you have a pacemaker fitted or have a heart condition.
• If you suffer from (or previously suffered from) tinnitus, or other conditions that could be triggered by sound
• If you have a known physical reaction to Sound

I really look forward to sharing the power and nourishment of sound with you.

Photography: Echo Me Sound Therapy.