Sound and gong baths

In his transformative sound and gong baths, Mike delivers wellbeing through the sensitive, subtle and skilful application of sound and vibration. He is passionate about his subject and introduces the many benefits of this practice and explains the experience at the start. He is open to questions or shared experiences before the close of the session.

‘The small group size and safe space at ‘Yoga & Spice can make for a particularly profound experience and I love being able to share this with newcomers to the practice as well as those who are already converted.

This to be separate link for every retreat – the tab should say ‘sound bath’

Research has shown that sound and vibration in this way can have a number of benefits including:

• Relaxed muscles, relaxed and steady breath and reduced heart rate
• Reduced or resolved anxiety
• Dissolution of conflicts and contradictions
• Reduced physical pain and tension
• A sense of peace and tranquillity

Many clients also report improved sleep.

The sound and gong baths are designed to promote a state of deep relaxation. This is achieved through a process known as entrainment, or ‘auditory driving’, creating an altered state of consciousness (ASC) where the predominant brainwave state shifts from beta (our fully conscious waking state) to alpha (a meditative, quietly flowing state of rest) and theta (a ‘twilight’, dream-like state associated with imagery, memory and intuition). It is in this state that the potential for profound relaxation, for healing, for insight is created. A natural rebalancing process takes place that can leave you feeling relaxed, rebalanced and refreshed.