Find peace and restoration amidst the frenzy of the holiday season by melting into this relaxing 75-minute sound bath. This session is designed to harness winter's natural vibes of deep rest as the nights lengthen into the solstice. We'll begin with targeted techniques to calm the physiological stress response and soothe the mind. Your very important job is just to let your body and brain be "bathed" (fully clothed) in the smooth, undulating waves of sound played live using crystal singing bowls. This is an opportune moment to replenish your deep energy reserves before the season pivots and the increasing daylight fosters more motion and activity.
Limited yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and yoga blankets are available; please consider bringing your own if possible. Eye pillows are available for all participants if desired. Warm socks, cozy layers, and a water bottle are recommended.
Doors open at 7:30pm, session from 8-9:15pm. Doors will close at 8pm, no late arrivals admitted. Please allow time to check in at the front desk for the event and set up your mat and props before the session begins.
Tickets $10 SBP member/$35 public includes same-day access to SBP classes and facility, incl sauna at Poplar
Common question: I'm an SBP member or punchcard holder, can I buy a ticket for a non-member friend?
As a member, you may purchase a member/punchcard holder ticket for yourself, and a non-member ticket for your friend. Membership/punchcard holder tickets are not transferrable to non-members.
Instructor bio: Deborah combines her professional backgrounds in health and the arts to teach classes featuring movement, sound and dance as tools for wellness. As a board certified Chinese medicine practitioner, she believes there is great power in connecting each person back to themselves and to the natural rhythms of the earth.
Sound Bath FAQs
What if I'm not good at meditating or am new to sound baths?
No worries! Sound baths require no previous experience and are a great learning tool for calming the racing thoughts in your mind and encouraging your body to relax on command. Sometimes it's hard to control the mind with the mind, which is why the physical sensory stimuli of a sound bath can be helpful in reaching a relaxed state. I believe we’re trained all through life to be spring into action and be active on command, but we don’t practice enough conscious and intentional relaxation. Sound baths are a perfect way to make relaxation part of your wellness routine.
What are the benefits of a sound bath?
Some of the most commonly reported benefits are reduced stress and anxiety, leading to deep relaxation. This can happen on the physiological level, like lowering high blood pressure and slowing fast heart rate, as well as mentally and emotionally, like feeling centered and calm. Some people find it spiritually enriching, and the experience is not bound to any specific philosophy or dogma. Some people report that even just 20 min of a sound bath feels as restful and restorative as several hours of quality sleep.
Will your sound bath be like other sound baths I've been to?
There is no universal standard for sound baths, and each sound bath facilitator has their own way of conducting sessions. While the specific proceedings and instruments may differ, a common general intention is to establish a supportive container in which participants can deeply relax. Participants are invited to attend with open minds and open hearts for the best experience.