Good things come on 3/3! We'll begin this 75-min sound bath with simple techniques that help calm the mind and put the physical body at ease. Then you'll relax on your mat and be bathed (fully clothed) in the soothing sound waves of crystal singing bowls played live. This sound bath falls approximately two weeks before the official start of spring, when the daylight catches up to the night and they become equal in length. Take this opportunity to maximize the last restful moments of darker days and step into the transition of seasons with clear yet relaxed focus.
Blocks, bolsters, yoga blankets and eye pillows are available, or you're welcome to bring your own. Limited yoga mats are also available. Warm socks, cozy layers, and a water bottle are recommended. Please arrive early to check in at the front desk before setting up in the room.
Registration required, $10 for SBP members/punchcard holders, $35 for general public includes day pass to the SBP facility (incl same-day yoga and fitness classes and sauna @ Poplar!)
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.
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.
Sound Bath FAQs
What if I'm not good at meditating or am new to sound baths?
It’s all good! 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 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 a regular 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, peaceful and calm. Transitioning out of a stressed state also frees the brain to tap into creative potentials and allows all the body systems to flow and circulate smoothly. Some people find the experience 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.