These Sound Therapy sessions vary slightly each time, either commencing with a breathing exercise, a chant or Mantra, a body scan or an exercise to relax the body all aimed at getting you relaxed ready for either a Sound or Gong bath, during which a variety of instruments will be played in specific methods to encourage deep relaxation leaving you energised and feeling rejuvenated. Every session is finished with an opportunity to reflect on your experience and connect with each other building friendships and a supportive community .
On occasion the participants take the new friendships and connections for "Chatter, Coffee n Cake" to The Red Public house next door where speciality teas and coffees and tasty cakes are on offer (not included in the ticket price).
Please read all the below information and FAQ's before booking your place xx
What is Sound / Gong bathing ?
These sessions provide the space and sounds for you to relax at a profound level. This allows your body to find its natural balance and your energy systems to recalibrate . Sound bathing goes as far back as the times of ancient Greek philosophers, who used the frequencies as a form of medicine to treat a myriad of ailments. The waves of sound (which are produced by the instruments are said to calm the nervous system and balance the subtle body. In addition this holistic practice of sound bathing has also been known to work wonders for stress relief, insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain, and even depression.
What should I expect?
Upon arrival you will be greeted and asked to sign in on the register of attendees. You will be shown to an area to set your cosy nest to relax into.
The room is candlelit and cleansed with sage, everything is in place for a peaceful, relaxing time together.
We will begin with a short relaxation technique to help relax and settle you ready for the Sound/Gong Bath.
Instruments are then usually played for an hour , this can consist of all or a combination of Therapeutic drumming, Crystal Bowls, Himalayan Bowls, Gongs, chimes, tuning forks.
Most of the instruments are played from one place but occasionally they are brought around the room and always played in a manner to keep you in a peaceful and mindful state of being.
It is during this deep relaxed time between sleep and consciousness that it is reported to feel like being in a dream state.
After approximately 50 minutes you are then gradually brought back to the present moment with the use of grounding instruments such as rattles, chimes, shakers and rainsticks.
Every session is finished with an opportunity to reflect on your experience and connect with each other building a supportive community .
Who is Speedwell Sound Therapy?
Angela Durkan is the founder of Speedwell Sound Therapy, she is an experienced Sound Practitioner, holding events, working at retreats all over the country, for the past eight years, and now venturing into holding her own retreats here at the Waterfall apartments. She has used Sound frequencies in her own healing journey and is passionate about introducing it to the community.
Angela is a qualified Psychotherapist, Reiki Master and certified sound therapist. She is qualified for a higher-level diploma with training providers British Academy of Sound Therapy, which allows her to facilitate group sound therapy and sound and movement therapy sessions, which merge a reflective process with sound, allowing the participant to connect with elements that cause an imbalance in their systems.
Speedwell Sound Therapy is insured and a member of ITSA. DBS cleared and First Aid trained Adults and Paediatrics.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your own mats, and then whatever you need to make a cosy bed for yourself. Some people bring a yoga mat, thin mattress, sleeping bag to lie on, then you need a top layer such as a quilt or blankets. You need a pillow, an eye mask /scarf , if preferred is always a good thing, and wear loose warm clothing. Some people bring crystals to place upon themselves. Your body temperature can drop whilst relaxing so please make sure you have ample warmth to keep you rested.
If you require a chair, mat or blanket, please let me know on angela@speedwellsoundtherapy.com at time of booking so they can be ready for you on arrival.
Contraindications -
If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, had a recent operation, metal implants, or have any serious medical complaint or any mental health diagnosis such as PTSD , that you may feel I need to consider please let me know at time of booking and I will phone you back to discuss any concerns you may have and so that I can assess your needs or suitability for a Sound bath or if in any doubt then please seek advice from your GP before booking.
If you have any questions about your suitability then please do not hesitate to contact me on angela@speedwellsoundtherapy.com leave your name and number and I will get back to you by phone.
Hydration- It is really important that you are hydrated as these sessions can be detoxifying and so for best results make sure your fluid intake is up 24 hours before and bring a spill proof container full of water with you .
Digestion - Please eat a light meal at least 2 hours before attending in order that your digestive system is more relaxed.
Parking - Polite Notice - Parking in the Chapel car park is for the residents so please avoid parking here , please either park in the Free Public car park opposite or in the Free roadside laybys outside the premises.
Access to the building - The Waterfalls Studio is set in the Bethel Chapel next door to the Red Public House opposite the Dyserth waterfall. Go up the left side of the Chapel and enter the first grey door on your right (it will be unlocked just push it open) Upon entry there is a door ahead leading to one flight of stairs. Head up one flight of stairs to the old School Room where we will be waiting to greet you.
An optional access route is to pass the grey door on the right and head up a slightly sloped garden to a ramp seen on your right at the back of the building.
Arrival / Late Arrivals - School Room doors open 15 minutes before start time. We ask if you could please arrive approximately 15 minutes beforehand for registration, and settling in. Doors are locked on the dot of start time.
If you are late then I am afraid we will have to start without you. Please do not phone , knock the door or ring bells as the session would have started and there is no one available to answer. We have to be strict on this due to the allocated time for hall hire and other attendees not being disturbed. Please leave ample time for travel, and parking up - refunds are not available.
Strict 48 hour cancellation policy for Waterfalls Soundbaths
| Cost | ||
|---|---|---|
Soundbath |
£15.00 |
Bethel Chapel Waterfall Studio & Apartments
Waterfall Road
Dyserth
Rhyl
LL18 6ET