preparation
Prepare for your sound journey
Preparation for your session
Come with a neutral nervous system
You are invited not to speak with words until the end of the sound journey once you enter the studio
Leave behind your expectations and the image of your self
Open
Please arrive no more than 10mins before your session
What to wear/bring:
Please wear clothing you will feel comfortable to lay down in, some people find they get cooler as the body relaxes so you may want some warmer layers with you
Yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks and eye pillows will be provided, but feel free to bring anything else you want to feel comfortable (pillows, etc) - nothing squeaky or rustly for obvious reasons though please ;)
The studio is a shoe-free room so you may want to wear/bring some socks
You may want a notebook to capture any reflections
There is a water available
Please don't bring any food into the studio
Prepare your body & nervous system:
Avoid caffeine and stimulants a few hours before
Avoid heavy meals or sugary/highly processed foods a few hours before
Please do not attend under the influence of alcohol or any altering non-prescription drugs
Avoid viewing social media, high excitement sports or other high audio/visual stimulation for an hour before your session
If possible, have spent some time with animals or in nature before your session
The session:
Guided meditation and visualisation with a focus on breath and physical relaxation
Physical sound: light hands-on adjustments and bowl-to-body work, this is optional and you can benefit from the session without it. Feel free to let me know before, or at any point during the session if you'd prefer not to have physical contact
Sound journey: soundscape with frequencies, binaural beats plus gong and singing bowls and shamanic percussion
Time to self-reflect and land before heading off
If you'd like to share any reflections privately, there is no pressure to share at the session email@soundmirror.co.uk
Health contradindications:
Pregnancy: please feel free to join if you are over 12 weeks pregnant. Let us know in advance if there are any extra accommodations you may need to feel comfortable lying down, or if you need to be seated etc Always consult your health professional for advice
Mental health: please feel free to share any questions before joining a session, especially if you are triggered by sound or lying down with your eyes closed. Always consult your health professional for advice
Physical health: you will be lying down on a yoga mat for the session with your eyes closed, let us know if advance if you have any lower back or other issues that might make this challenging for you, I will try to make adjustments to make you comfortable
Please contact me in confidence if you have any health concerns you'd like to make me aware of or have any questions before you attend email@soundmirror.co.uk
Studio info / accessibility:
Soma Home is situated behind the row of houses on Church St, via a short passage way
231 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 9HP
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQbsyDCEFCaHhm3L9
The studios are in the second building on the leftThe 1st floor studio at Soma Home is up a flight of stairs, unfortunately there is no accessible lift in the building
The ground floor studio at Soma Home is up a step from street level, unfortunately there is no accessible ramp
I look forward to journeying with you.
Angela, SOUND MIRROR)))