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Join Louise & Maureen for a cosy afternoon to prepare for the change in season. A wonderful way to prepare to honour the shortest day of the year and find deep rest and renewal. You'll be welcomed and helped to choose the perfect spot for you and offered some essential oils to pop on your pulse points to relax you. You'll have the opportunity to choose a card with a positive affirmation and use this to set your intention for the session. We will start the session by enjoying heart warming ceremonial grade cacao together, to create space for reflection. A guided meditation will help us relax into the space and allow the cacao to settle in our bodies. This will be followed by slow deliberate movements to allow for deep stretching & powerful release of tension in the connective tissues. Then we'll snuggle up in cosy blankets and immerse ourselves in the calming sounds of a sacred sound ceremony to release tension and open up to the relaxing and renewing energies of the solstice.
When our time together comes to an end, you will wake slowly with music and offered a warm drink and grounding snack before leaving feeling relaxed and renewed 🧡.
It is advisable to wear warm comfortable layers so you can warm up/cool down as necessary and bring a bottle of water. Yoga mats, bolster cushions and eye pillows are provided but please bring a comfortable pillow, warm blanket that fully covers you and anything else you need for your own comfort.
This event will be hosted by Maureen Leatherbarrow & Louise O'Toole who will ensure you are made welcome and cared for throughout the session.
**Please read the following information carefully before booking and get in touch with Maureen (07903931169) if you have any questions **
SOUND BATHS
Sound Baths are a great way to relieve stress by immersing participants in soothing sounds that help to promote the body’s natural relaxation. This experience has been found to reduce anxiety and stress and help people to find balance and harmony.
Some benefits of sound baths include:
Stress reduction
Enhanced focus & creativity
Reduction in anxiety
Increase in listening ability
Stillness, peace & harmony
Precautions and Contraindications of sound healing:
Pregnancy
It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from sound and vibration on the growing foetus. Hearing the crystal singing bowls is always very gentle around the pregnant mother for the healthy and positive effect of both mother and baby. However, sessions are not advised when less than 12 weeks pregnant.
Epilepsy
There is a rare form of epilepsy where music or sound can trigger an epileptic seizure. The sound is unique to the person who is usually aware of their triggers. This is linked to those people with brain lesions which are usually detected early in life, and most clients will be fully aware of their condition and triggers and would more than likely avoid this type of treatment.
Brain Injury
In the case of recovery from brain injury, it is not advised to have sound vibration.
Mental Health
Mental illness can range from anxiety, depression and mood disorders (that have a severe and tangible effect on your emotions and motivation) to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia (that affect your perceptions or senses with delusions or hallucinations). Living with any of these can be debilitating. We rely on our minds, feelings, and perceptions to get through the day. When any of those fail, it can make life difficult. Sound baths are not suitable for people with severe mental health conditions.
Implants or plates in the body (pacemakers, metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular)
The vibrations we experience when a Crystal Singing Bowl is being played may cause discomfort through the pulse of the sound transferring into the metal place or implant and even move or disrupt its function. It is best to make an informed decision and seek advice from your GP before taking part in a sound bath.
Sound Sensitivities
You may wish to position yourself further away from the crystal bowls and request that sound is not directed at you during the session.
Hearing Impairment
Sound healing can still be of benefit, you will receive the sounds as healing vibrations through your body. You may wish to be positioned closer to the instruments.
IT IS ALWAYS ADVISABLE TO CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ATTENDING A SOUND BATH IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH CONDITIONS.
CACAO
Cacao has been used by many cultures for centuries and the joy of cacao is now being discovered in the western world. Ceremonial grade cacao empowers you to step into your own truth, to show the world the person you have always been underneath all the programming, expectation and conditioning. It really supports you to rediscover yourself! Cacao also has powerful healing abilities; it is known to help remove anything not in alignment bringing you back into alignment with your highest self. Please note that cacao is NOT hallucinogenic!!
One of the world’s best kept secrets is the magic that exists within cacao. It's more than just a powerful plant medicine and has numerous health & spiritual benefits:
BRAIN BOOSTER – Flavanols in cacao sharpens focus and improves memory.
HEART HERO – Lowers bad cholesterol, boosts blood flow and keeps the heart happy and healthy.
MOOD MAGICIAN – Cacao releases feel-good neurotransmitters like Serotonin, giving a natural happiness boost.
ANTIOXIDANT ALL-STAR – Packed with antioxidants, cacao fights free radicals and keeps cells looking & feeling young.
SLEEP SAVIOUR – Magnesium in cacao makes you feel calm & relaxed & aids sleep, you wake up feeling like a well-rested warrior.
We will drink 'Full Power' ceremonial grade cacao (as seen recently on Dragon's Den) from Venezuela which is known as 'Food of the Gods'. There are some health contraindications listed below for you to read. Please note ... on this event we will only be consuming a small amount of cacao! The cacao will be prepared with oat milk, pink himalayan salt and Agava Nectar to sweeten it. If for any reason you are not happy to consume any of these or any of the contraindications apply then please contact Maureen (07903931169) so we can look at alternatives for you so you can still safely enjoy this event. If you do not wish to consume cacao, you can have a herbal tea and can still enjoy the event...
*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CACAO SAFETY INFORMATION*
While cacao is safe to drink. You need to make us aware if any of the following applies:
❤ You are taking any prescribed medication, particularly anti-depressants (MAOI based antidepressants are contraindicated with the tyramine in chocolate and SSRI type antidepressants because of the MAOI’s in cacao).
❤ Serious heart conditions (theobromine in cacao increases heart rate significantly and is a vasodilator, lowering blood pressure).
❤ Pregnancy and breast feeding (theobromine in cacao has a stimulating effect).
*It is strongly advised to consult with a Doctor if any of the above applies to you before consuming cacao*
By booking your ticket, you are agreeing that this session is safe for you and that you take full responsibility for your own health and well-being.
Please use this link for more information and to book your place. Places are limited so will fill up fast **
https://www.newbeginningswell-being.com
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