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Treat yourself to Sound Bath at Sonairte

As the frenetic festive season approaches why not take some time to slow down, relax and reflect witha Sound Bath at Sonairte.

Anam Cara Therapy: Holistic Psychotherapist and Sound Healer will host a Sound Bath at The Yoga Room, Sonairte in Layon on Sunday, December 1st from 7pm to 8.30pm.

A sound bath means you will be immersed in sound waves, not water.

Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, one or two small pillows, a blanket, an eye mask and warm socks. Body temperature lowers as people relax deeply into alpha-theta –delta brainwave meditation.

The Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls open the meditation, energizing the chakras to balance and heal and promoting optimal health and well-being.

The Shamanic Drum and Gong, played at the end of the meditation, produce the primordial sound harmonics at the frequency of ‘AUM’ or ‘OM’: an extremely powerful and healing sound which works on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Sound Healing Meditation

is an effective and proven modality that uses sound vibrations to help reduce stress and relieve pain, alter consciousness and create a deep sense of peace and relaxation. Sound has also been shown to be a positive part of the healing process for people with depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

However, there are some exceptions and those with a heart murmur, deep vein thrombosis, Ménière’s disease, tinnitus, sound-induced epilepsy, or in the first trimester of pregnancy should refrain from participating in a sound bath .

After the session, participants may experience improved memory, clarity, vitality and the ability to take action. Meditation starts at 5 minutes after the start time and doors are locked out of respect for those present. Arrive 5-10 minutes early, relax and take it easy going home after. Experience the Harmony, Frequency, Vibration, and Resonance of Sound Therapy. Em Ryan of Anam Cara Therapy is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Shamanic Sound Healer. Message, text or call Em on 083 859 9551 to check availability.

Cathal Blake from Drogheda and a former pupil of St Mary’s CBS who graduated from DCU with a first class Linda. After spending twenty years in construction and at the age of 42, Cathal decided to enroll in DCU in BSc in Psychology. He is currently studying for his PhD

The cast of ‘The Field’ would like to thank Frank Godfrey for the use of his Country Cottage and Ceili rooms for the recording of the film for the Glen Emmets Oskars. It was the perfect location !