Harmony WITHIN - JUNE 6, 2023
Experience the healing power of sound and movement with Harmony Within: A Healing Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Bath Experience led by yoga teacher and sound healer Helen Uskovic.
During this 90-minute event, you will be guided through a gentle and restorative yin yoga practice that focuses on releasing tension and stress in the body.
As you settle into each pose, Helen will use crystal sound bowls to create a soothing and immersive sound bath that enhances relaxation and helps to clear energetic blockages.
After the yoga practice, you will be led through a guided meditation that will help you cultivate inner peace and stillness. As you relax into a deep state of meditation, Helen will continue to play the crystal sound bowls, creating a rich tapestry of sound that will further enhance your experience.
benefits
CRYSTAL SOUND BOWLS
- Deep Relaxation, Stress Reduction, Enhanced Meditation and Mindfulness
The soothing and resonant tones produced by crystal sound bowls induce a deep state of relaxation, helping to calm the mind, release stress, and promote a sense of tranquility. The harmonic vibrations of crystal sound bowls can deepen meditation practices, helping to quiet the mind, improve focus, and enhance mindfulness. Scientific studies have shown that sound therapy can positively affect brainwave patterns, promoting states of relaxation and meditation. Regular use of sound bowls can also contribute to more effective stress management, allowing for better overall well-being.
- Balancing and Harmonising Energy:
Crystal sound bowls are believed to work with the body's energy centers, or chakras, helping to restore balance and harmony. The pure and resonant tones emitted by the bowls can help to clear energy blockages, promote the free flow of energy, and support overall well-being.
- Increased Vibrational Healing:
Each crystal sound bowl is associated with specific frequencies and vibrations that resonate with different parts of the body. When played, these vibrations can penetrate deep into the cells, tissues, and organs, promoting physical and energetic healing.
TURN ON SOUND TO LISTEN TO THE CRYSTAL BOWLS!
YIN YOGA
- Deep Relaxation: Yin Yoga promotes deep relaxation by targeting the connective tissues and calming the nervous system. It helps release tension and stress, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
- Enhanced Flexibility and Fascial Release: Yin Yoga targets the deep layers of connective tissue, including the fascia, which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints. By holding poses for an extended period, Yin Yoga applies gentle stress to the fascia, promoting its remodeling and lengthening. This not only improves flexibility but also helps to release tension, increase range of motion, and support overall joint health.
- Improved Energy Flow: Yin Yoga focuses on stimulating the flow of energy, known as "qi" or "prana," through the body's meridian channels. By releasing blockages and promoting a balanced energy flow, it can help enhance vitality and restore a sense of harmony.
- Mindfulness and Inner Awareness: Yin Yoga encourages a meditative and introspective mindset. Holding poses for an extended period cultivates mindfulness, allowing you to observe sensations, thoughts, and emotions without judgment. This practice can deepen self-awareness and promote a sense of inner calm.
- Stress Relief and Emotional Balance: Yin Yoga provides a nurturing space to release emotional tension and find emotional balance. The longer holds in poses can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, triggering the relaxation response and reducing stress levels. It can also support emotional healing and provide a sense of peace and tranquility.
MEDITATION
- Stress Reduction: Meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels by activating the body's relaxation response. It helps lower the production of stress hormones like cortisol and promotes a sense of calm and well-being.
- Improved Mental Health: Regular meditation practice has shown positive effects on mental health, including reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Studies have found that meditation can decrease activity in the brain's default mode network, which is associated with mind-wandering and self-referential thoughts linked to mental health disorders.
- Enhanced Focus and Attention: Research suggests that meditation can improve focus, attention, and cognitive skills. It has been found to increase the thickness of the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain associated with attention and self-regulation.
- Emotional Well-being: Meditation practices, such as loving-kindness meditation, have been shown to cultivate positive emotions and increase overall emotional well-being. Scientific studies have demonstrated that regular meditation can enhance positive emotions, reduce negative emotions, and increase overall life satisfaction.
- Physical Health Benefits: Meditation is not only beneficial for the mind but also for the body. Scientific research has found that meditation can lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation. It may also help with pain management and improve sleep quality.
Whether you’re new to yoga and meditation or an experienced practitioner, Harmony Within: A Healing Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Bath Experience is the perfect opportunity to relax, heal, and connect with yourself on a deeper level.
We can’t wait to welcome you and let you experience this transformative experience and discover the power of sound healing! Join us on Tuesday 6th June from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the serene location on the corner of The Lake Neighbourhood Centre at the corner of Spearmint St and Camomile St, The Ponds 2769.
This holistic experience will release tension in your body and calm your mind and spirit. The investment is only $39. We recommend wearing warm, loose clothing for optimal relaxation and comfort. We look forward to sharing this journey of self-care, healing and rejuvenation with you.
We can't wait to see you!