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A Surround Sound Bath? What is it and how do I benefit?
By Suzanne Bélanger, RMT, Reiki Master, & Sound Bath Facilitator
A powerful mini retreat - resonant tones for effortless deep de-stress
Sometimes life makes us feel overloaded and caught in a spin cycle. Consider a Surround Sound Bath - an immersive relaxation experience (sometimes called sound healing or singing bowl therapy).
You recline or sit in a calm, safe group environment. You let your eyes close and simply witness your state of being while the tonal vibrations wash over you. It’s that easy.
Your ears, brain and the pressure sensors of your body perceive vibrations and resonance of the instruments. It's not about playing a melody, as that would engage your brain to follow along. The goal is to give your hard working brain a rest, a chance to rebalance. This is about surrendering to the flow of the tones, allowing your nervous system to simply float in the present moment. This permits a mindful presence with your inner landscape; a type of easy meditation.
Benefits include:
body tension dissolves, anxiety fades
clearing the mind is effortless; thoughts go quiet quickly
the nervous system shifts towards Rest and Restore’ and away from ‘Fight or Flight’
slowed breathing & heartbeat, improved digestion
increased capacity to cope with stress, more positive mood, better sleep
feeling centered & present, more inner tranquility, harmony & balance
In Surround Sound Baths, I often use:
crystal singing bowls & Himalayan singing bowls, 2 types of tuning forks & tingshas & drum,
swing chimes & gong & autoharp, nature sounds & quiet words for grounding and breathing techniques.
Sound baths have a long history of being used for healing and meditation in many different cultures. More recently, they have been employed for those with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) eg war veterans or survivors of natural disasters, as well as everyday people who benefit from an occasional deep de-stress.
Sound baths entrain brain waves to drop into the Alpha and Delta frequency ranges of ‘Rest and Restore’ (which is slower than the ‘Fight or Flight’ waves). Slower brain waves down-regulate our nervous system (especially the vagus nerve), which then signals muscles to relax, shed unwanted toxins and shift your thoughts towards balance.
Surround Sound Baths offer an extra advantage - I play the instruments near to your personal space (and if the situation permits, apply weighted tuning forks to your tissue). Close proximity or touching with the sound instruments magnifies the resonance with your body. The resulting tissue memory is carried in your cells long after the session is over.
Surround Sound Bath can come to you! Book us for your staff appreciation or education day. Memorable, distinct and impressive.
Recent Clients of Surround Sound Baths
Westview Continuing Care and Hospice, Stony Plain, AB
Sole Purpose Wellness Clinic, Edmonton, AB
South East Edmonton Senior’s Association (SEESA)
South West Edmonton Senior’s Association (SWESA)
Villa Beausejour Senior’s Manor
Millwoods Senior’s Association, Edmonton, AB
Devon Public Library adult continuing education event
Les Petits Soleils Preschool and Out of School Care (staff professional development) Sherwood Park, AB
County Place Early Learning & Care Centre (staff professional development), Sherwood Park, AB
Kangoo Club Fitness Studio, Spruce Grove, AB
Head to Soul Annual Wellness Fair, Fort Saskatchewan AB
The Willows Retreat Center, New Norway, AB
Private individuals and corporate groups
Testimonials
“I would say improved sleep, overall feeling of wellness and positivity . A way to reset and refocus energy towards wellness is what I find. I'm a meditator by nature so sound bathing helps me supercharge!!” Glenda
Suzanne’s sound baths are an experience to never forget. The resonance creates the most spiritual, relaxing atmosphere and I felt my stress melt away. I was mindful of my surroundings but it was so restful at the same time. Every experience is as good as the last one. Greg Yanda, Edmonton
Attending a sound bath session was truly a transformative experience. The soothing vibrations of the crystal bowls and gentle sounds of the gongs melted away my stress and left me feeling deeply, relaxed, and rejuvenated. I felt a sense of inner peace that lasted for days after the session. If you're looking for a way to reset or connect with your mind, body and spirit I highly recommend trying a sound bath. It's a beautiful journey of healing and relaxation. - A
We slept very well last night. Barb
A relaxing and restorative experience! Peaceful and calming sound/vibrational immersion resulting in a sense of heightened awareness and well-being. Glenda T
I had the most incredible experience at Suzanne's Sound Bath. From the moment the session begins, you are gently guided into a state of deep relaxation. The soothing vibrations from the crystal bowls, chimes, drums and other harmonic instruments create an immersive, meditative journey that melt away stress and tension. The combination of sound with weighted tuning forks adds a whole new level of calm, grounding, and inner peace that I have never experienced at any other sound bath offering.
Suzanne's sound bath is truly a powerful yet effortless way to reset and restore both mind and body. I highly recommend these sound baths for anyone looking for deep relaxation, clarity, or simply a moment of tranquility in their busy life - consider making an investment in your well-being here!
~ Kathryn Babowal
