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Benefits of Sound Relaxation:
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Stimulates the vagus nerve - regulates the nervous system
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Reduces stress, anxiety, and tension
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Motivates & energises
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Helps to enter a state of relaxation and effortless meditation
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Improves morale & employee engagement
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Increases concentration
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Boosts self-esteem
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Helps to achieve greater focus and awareness
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Helps to boost the immune system
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Creates restful alertness and wakefulness
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It is an effective way to recover from sleep deprivation
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Helps to develop a stress-coping mechanism
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Teaches valuable relaxation techniques
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How long is the Sound Bath?Our regular sound bath sessions last 75 min which allows enough time for guided relaxation practice, sound bath and coming back into the body after the session. For Corporations and wellness retreats we usually recommend 60 min-75 min for the sound bath. However the minimum length of the sound bath session should be 50 min to enjoy the experience and benefit of the practice. The maximum length of the session is 2 hours. We also use few of our instruments during the seminars or mindfulness practice. This can be as short as 15 min- 30 min practice.
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Do participants need to lie down or can they sit during Sound Bath?Sound Bath is the most enjoyable and beneficial while lying down. It allows the whole body to relax. But sitting down can also be an effective way of receiving it. You can always change your position during the session. Some people like to sit and observe the session, which is also fine. Some people like to sit in meditation.
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Do I have to bring anything with me for the Sound Bath in my Corporation?If you require an equipment to enjoy the sound bath when lying down we can provide up to 20 yoga mats, blankets and eye pillows for sessions 1h long or longer at the extra cost. You can also ask participants to bring yoga mats and blankets, alternatively something to place under the head, pillow or folded blanket. This is not necessary if the session is delivered while sitting.
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Can I attend a Sound Bath if I am pregnant?Yes! The Sound Bath experience can be very benefitial and enjoyable for both mum to be and a baby. Soothing and relaxing sounds will help help to calm the mind and relax the body. However during the first trimester there is a lot of changes happening, nervous system is also more sensitive and some women may be more sensitive to the sounds of gongs, simply because gongs can evoke different emotions. Please inform us if you are pregnant so we can look after you best during the session. Our style of playing is aiming to evoke state of ease and deep relaxation. We want to sooth the nervous system and as facilitators have long experience with trauma-sensitive approaches. We are inclusive of participants with special needs, neurodiversity, sensory needs and facilitate the session with great care.
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Who should not attend the Sound Bath?There are only a few contraindications to use sound and mindfulness techniques. The sound triggered epilepsy or history of seizures. Serious mental health conditions e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar depression, and advanced psychosis. Sound bath is a very safe relaxation method. People can experience it in different ways depending on the stress level, and the mind additation, but it is generally very relaxing and enjojable experience. You should not be attending sound bath intoxicated with drugs or alcohol! If the bowls are being placed on the body, which we do not do during the sound bath. There are few more contraindications. Check here.
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How many people can attend the Sound Bath?We play for any number of participants, depending on the space available. We can play for just a few participants and at the large events. The biggest events we held were for 300 people, during conferances.
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What instruments do you bring?We have a wide range of instruments available. Depending on the space available and duration of the session we can bring a MINI SET with a few singing bowls, small gong, chimes and handpan drum. Suitable for short sessions, sitting sessions, in limited space like the office. Usually for a medium conference room and up to 20 people we bring MIDI SET of 10 singing bowls, chimes, hangdrum, rainstick, bells, drum, and 3 gongs. Setting up these instruments takes minimum 30 min. MAXI SET with up to 15 singing bowls, large chime bells, and up to 7 gongs, 2 hang drums, melody pipes, and gong plates and more. This is suitable for larger wellness conferences and festivals. Setting up these instruments can take 40 min -1h. For bigger spaces and over 100 people we recommend setting up microphones. This comes at the extra cost. Cost will reflect the choice of instruments as it takes much longer to set up with more instruments and session often involves two facilitators.
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How many facilitatours lead the Sound Bath?Depending on the instruments required and our availability Sound Bath is delivered by one facilitator or two. Number of facilitatours does not change the quality of the session but it is dependend on our availability that day. In case of larger gatherings we travel together to set up the space more effitiently.
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Is there any extra preperation time required?Yes. Depending on the number of instruments. We will require a minimum time of 20 min before the session and 15 min after the session to set up the instruments. With the medium event we will require up to 40 min before the session and 30 min after. Larger concerts and events with more instruments require up to 1h of set up time. Any extra help with moving the instruments is always appreciated but not required.
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Are the facilitators experienced?Pioneers in delivering sound bath experience in Ireland. Delivering sound bath experience in Ireland since 2010. We have been first sound bath providers in Galway and Mayo and one of very few providers in Ireland. We have been working with groups for over 14 years. We are proud to say that we have the largest collection of gongs and amazing instruments available in Ireland. We have been trained with pioneers of sound bath and and best gong teachers in the World.
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Do I have to bring anything with me for the Sound Bath session?If you are attending one of our regular sessions please make sure that you are comfortable. Things to bring: Yoga mat or mattress, sheepskin, duvet to lie down Blanket Pillow Extra support for your knees and back if you are pregnant or have back issues Eye mask/pillow or scarf to cover your eyes (We have licensed eye pillows for sale for €15) Water to drink Wear warm and comfortable clothing for relaxation Warm socks or sleepers
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