Toning and Overtoning (NOV)

Simple yet powerful vocal meditation and sound healing session, first Monday of every month in Whitstable Toning is a simple ancient practice used for meditation and healing that anyone can do - no special skills required, no singing experience necessary - where we sing a long vowel sounds (like oo or ah) for a few minutes at a time. A really feel-good practice and quickly very relaxing. It calms our nervous system due to the long outbreaths and the effects on the vagus nerve. A very powerful practice too when combined with the power of focused intention. Overtone Chanting is an ancient meditative healing practice where you produce more than one sound at a time. The overtones are already there so by changing the shape of the mouth and tongue these other tones are amplified thus creating whistling type harmonics above the main note. Magical, beautiful, Otherworldly; the practice can facilitate trance / journey / meditative states. It has its roots in spiritual practice around the world such as Tibet and Mongolia. We will learn Western overtoning which is easiest on the voice. Suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience. There is plenty of time for reflecting and sharing and towards the end of the session people who would like to, are invited to lie or sit in the centre of the circle to receive beautiful sound from the rest of the group, for something particular or just to receive the sound. This is so special and often felt to be a beautiful nurturing and powerful experience. *This session is offered as part of a 4 week block or different sound and voice sessions. £13 drop-in if there is space. If you would like to book a block (4 consecutive sessions £44) please contact me Lovely feedback: “Thank you so much for today’s session, you create such a safe space and I felt allowed to explore using my voice in ways that I find challenging in a group situation” J.B. “These sessions are amazing. I recommend them so much. “ “I have found these group sessions invaluable. They are really fun too"