Relaxation Sound Therapy: Ground, settle, and prepare for winter

Ground deeply, settle in, and prepare your whole self for winter's arrival and stillness. Relaxation Sound Therapy: An invitation to ground deeply, settle in, and prepare for winter's stillness Deep autumn is moving into winter now, and the light continues to fade. The season invites us deeper inward, to slow down, to settle into the quiet, and to prepare our bodies and spirits for the stillness of the colder months. This Relaxation Sound Therapy Session creates space to ground yourself profoundly as winter approaches, to turn further inward as the external world dims, and to rest in preparation for the long, quiet season ahead. Through the soothing resonance of sound, you'll be guided into deep restoration, held in the knowing that stillness is medicine, that slowing down is necessary, and that the darker months offer their own particular gifts. What to Expect Relaxation Sound Therapy Session: This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. A 60-minute therapeutic session designed to guide you into, and hold you in, the liminal space between waking and sleep, where your nervous system can fully shift into rest and digest. Using intentionally composed sound sequences with any combination of Gong, Himalayan and or Crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion, these sessions aren't just relaxing background sound, they're BAST-informed therapeutic compositions that create and sustain the conditions for deep parasympathetic activation. We begin with warm tea and a short grounding meditation before you're immersed in carefully structured sound designed to keep you in that powerful threshold state. After the soundwork, there's time to integrate the experience quietly before closing with nourishing treats to gently ground you back into the present. This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. How to Prepare Please bring: • ‍♀ A yoga mat, blankets, and pillows\ • Warm socks, an eye mask, and hot water bottle (recommended)\ • A bottle of water to stay hydrated\ • A little journal to record any thoughts or feelings that may arise You'll be invited to make yourself completely comfortable and allow the sound to do the work. The Benefits of Sound Therapy These sessions work on multiple levels. Physically, the sustained resonance of therapeutic sound can support nervous system regulation, helping shift you from fight-or-flight into genuine parasympathetic rest. Mentally and emotionally, spending intentional time in the liminal space between waking and sleep, the same threshold accessed through practices like Yoga Nidra, creates conditions for processing and release that don't require conscious effort or analysis. What people commonly report: • Deep rest that feels different from sleep, more restorative, more integrative\ • Release of tension (physical, emotional, or both) they didn't realize they were holding\ • A sense of clarity or perspective that emerges without forcing it\ • Feeling more present, grounded, and like themselves again Each experience is unique, the sound meets you exactly where you are, and what shifts will be what's ready to shift. What makes these sessions different from other sound baths? These aren't just sessions to relax in, though you will. Trained through the British Academy of Sound Therapy, I work with the BAST Method, which pairs therapeutic sound with guided self-reflection and mindfulness practices. This means the sound doesn't just soothe you; it invites you to notice, process, and shift what's been sitting beneath the surface. You leave not just rested, but changed. Location St Anne's Church, Easton Relax and unwind in this peaceful, light-filled space — a setting that holds both reverence and calm, making it ideal for sound therapy and rest. Important Information Doors open at 5:45 and will be locked at 6pm for start of session Before taking part, please complete the following form online: For safety reasons, please contact me before booking if you experience or relate to any of the following: • Less than 3 months pregnant\ • Metal plates in the body\ • Sound-induced epilepsy or seizures\ • A diagnosis of, or treatment for: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, PTSD, or any serious mental health condition\ • Recent surgery\ • Prone to anaphylaxis\ • Under 18 years of age Saying yes to any of the above doesn't necessarily mean you can't attend — I just ask for an open conversation beforehand to ensure this experience supports your wellbeing. Exchange Offered at a reduced rate of 15 GBP Invitation Experience the healing power of sound and the quiet transformation that follows when we allow ourselves the time and space. Yours Inner Adventure Guide, Liz Life & Wellness Coach Sound Therapist * Yogini * Mountain Leader www.inneradventureguide.com