This session will take place at a private studio located near Judkins Park in the Central District of Seattle. Location details will be emailed to participants after ticket purchase.
Take some time to reconnect to yourself and the natural rhythms of the earth with this deeply relaxing sound bath meditation. By practicing rest during this spring season, we nurture the energy stores that fuel growth and expansion as the northern hemisphere awakens from the winter.
We'll begin with targeted techniques to calm the physiological stress response and soothe the mind. Next, your very important job for the remainder of the session is just to let your body and brain be "bathed" (fully clothed) in the smooth, undulating waves of sound played live using crystal alchemy singing bowls. Simple and effective, the practice of consciously and deliberately relaxing in a supported space can be a profoundly therapeutic experience.
Eye pillows are available for all participants if desired. Warm socks, cozy layers, and a water bottle are recommended. Please see below for more gear info.
Tickets $35. Studio opens to attendees at 7pm, session from 7:15-8:30pm. Doors will lock at 7:15pm, no late arrivals admitted. Please allow time to set up your mat and props before the session begins.
If you are an SBP member or have taken a class with me before, contact me for a springtime single-use discount code!
This is an intimate studio with limited capacity, so book your tickets early!
Specific to Judkins Central:
Address and location details for this private studio will be emailed to you after ticket purchase. Please safelist or add deb@dccreativearts.com to your contacts to keep my messages out of your spam folder.
This studio has very limited yoga mats and bolsters and no blankets or blocks. Please bring whatever props and gear you may need if you have them. If you would like to use the studio equipment, please let me know so I can reserve it for you.
Please note the main access to the studio is via a flight of stairs. If you need ADA access, please contact me in advance so that I can arrange it.
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?
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 deliberate 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 intention is to establish a supportive container in which participants can deeply relax. You are invited to attend with an open mind and an open heart for the best experience.