April Sound Bath

Our April sound bath falls on a new supermoon often associated with fresh starts introspection and personal discovery. Paired with the natural momentum of springtime renewal and growth this relaxing 75-min sound bath invites us to shed what’s unnecessary and ease ourselves into clarity for the vibrant warmer months ahead. We’ll start with techniques to calm the physical body and soothe the mind. Next your only job is to let your brain and body be "bathed" (fully clothed) in the smooth undulating waves of sound played live using crystal alchemy singing bowls and other instruments.Yoga mats (limited) blocks bolsters and yoga blankets are available; please consider bringing your own mat if possible. Eye pillows will be available to all if desired. Warm socks cozy layers and a water bottle are recommended. Individuals of all backgrounds identities and lifestyle preferences are welcome to participate.

• Doors open at 7:45pm session from 8-9:15pm. Doors will close at 8pm no late arrivals admitted. Please allow time to check into the faciliity at the front desk and for the event and set up your mat and props before the session begins.

• Tickets $15 SBP member/ $45 public includes same-day access to all SBP facilities and regularly scheduled yoga and fitness classes.

Sound Bath FAQs:

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 for your friend.

What if I'm not good at meditating or am new to sound baths?

You’re in the right place! 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. It can be hard to control the mind with the mind which is why the sensory stimuli of a sound bath can be helpful for reaching a relaxed state. Modern humans have been trained all through life to spring into action and be active on command consequently intentional relaxation is a vital counterbalance to the constant activation. Sound baths are a perfect way to make conscious relaxation a regular part of your wellness routine.

What are the benefits of a sound bath?

One of the most commonly reported benefits of sound baths is relief from stress and anxiety which in turn allows for a state of deep relaxation and restoration. Benefits can be experienced on the physiological level like lowering high blood pressure slowing rapid heart rate and boosting the immune system as well as mentally and emotionally like feeling calm and centered with improved focus and creativity. Some participants may find it spiritually enriching though 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 the most common intention is to provide a supportive container so that participants can deeply and fully relax. Each session is unique because every moment in time is a unique intersection of factors never to be replicated exactly. All are invited to attend with open minds and open hearts for the best experience. 

Meet Your Instructor: Ourah teaches relaxation and focus as refinable skills using sound and movement as tools. As a U.S. board-certified Chinese medicine practitioner she believes in the power of reconnecting to one’s own internal rhythms and the natural rhythms of the earth. She integrates her expertise in health and wellness with her professional background in the arts to help people savor their lives with vibrance balance and ease. Ig @ouraharts.

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