Name: Sound Bath Meditation
Start: 2024-11-08T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-11T20:00:00-05:00
Location: barReVA

A series of one-hour Sound Bath meditations hosted by Cary Ballou, owner of Shanti Sound Location: Richmond, Virginia: November 8 -11, 2024
About this Event

Join me in Richmond, Virginia the weekend of November 8th - 11th and experience a Sound Bath at BarreVA in the near West End!

DESCRIPTION: Sound Healing is an ancient and powerful form of energy medicine. It works through the Laws of Physics to correct and restore vibrations in the mind and body that are not at their natural states of resonance. Weakened and blocked vibrations in the body are the root cause of disorders; this practice has restorative benefits that have been used around the world for thousands of years.

Lying on yoga mats, guests will be guided through the vibrations of gongs, crystal bowls, and other healing instruments into a state of meditation, relaxation, and possibly heightened sensations. The frequencies coming from the instruments are correcting and rebalancing weakened vibrations and energetic / chakra blockages. No meditation experience is necessary; just lie down, relax and experience it.

EFFECTS: Participants often drift into a state of altered consciousness (meditative state). The central nervous system is rebalancing as the stress response is lowered, and the Parasympathetic nervous system produces more dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin. This is detoxifying the mind and body, accelerating healing mechanisms and immune system function, stimulating production of grey matter in the brain, lowering blood pressure, increasing oxygenation throughout the whole system and resetting cells to their natural patterns. It works on a cellular and subatomic level to restore every internal function.

There can be physical sensations, visual sensations, or none; each person's experience will be different. Some will likely fall asleep.

LENGTH: Sound baths are one-hour long.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: A yoga mat or something comparable to lie on; (BarreVA has mats for use at their studio); a pillow for under the head and the knees is recommended, a blanket; whatever you need to be comfortable lying on the floor for an hour. Eye coverings are great to bring as well.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and avoid heavy meals and alcohol beforehand.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Anyone with a recent head injury, history of multiple seizures, or currently experiencing pregnancy complications should avoid attending. Guests will sign waiver forms upon arrival.