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| “Winter is the time when the earth takes a deep breath, readying itself for the rebirth of spring.”Symbolically December represents both endings and beginnings. A month of gatherings, Winter Solstice, a beautiful celebration marking the return of the light, in the darker days of the year, Christmas, festivities and busyness, as we prepare to celebrate the year. A time, also for a soft reminder from Nature to go inward, to reflect. To listen to all things that are going on inside, peaceful reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving, embracing goodbyes, the past year, ready to welcome the new. |
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| November regular monthly sessions, some lovely collaborations, a beautiful sold out evening at Little Dartmouth Just be Pilates new studio and stunning Retreat bookings, thank you Jenny, Great Palstone Farm Retreats, Elise & Charlie Music, Sally- Devon Wellness Retreats, an honour and joy to share Sound Journey’s for you. The increase of booking from children’s settings has continued in November, sewing mindful meditation seeds, plus the joy of following The Wheel of the Year with Sound Meditation for a Home Ed Group. I find children to be fascinated with the different instruments, open to relaxation and sharing their experience and are always an inspiration. So looking forward to December’s children sessions and collaborations. |
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| Thank you to all who have connected, joined sessions in November, pressing pause on busyness, snuggled under blankets, to Journey with Sounds inwards to a place of rest, soft stillness, calm and inner peace. It has been a joy. |
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| As we head to the year end I would also like to express much gratitude to the amazing regular venues, created with such love and care. Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, Deer Wood, Harbour House, Modbury Therapy Centre, Plymouth Wellbeing Centre and Start Bay Studio, it has been an absolute joy sharing monthly Sounds, this year, at your beautiful venues. |
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| Friday 1st Dec 7- 8pm Plymouth Wellbeing Centre Start the month relaxed. Looking forward to returning to offer a Sound Journey (First Friday monthly) come and be immersed in the beautiful sounds of the Hang Drum, Gongs, Singing Bowls and Native Flute, snuggle down, relax and journey to stillness and deep rest ~ a time just for you £15 Sunday 3rd Dec 10am – 11am Soothing Sunday Sounds at beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm. A time to press pause, to snuggle down under blankets and journey with sounds to stillness. Stay for a cuppa after and who knows an Alpaca may wander over to say hello! £15 December Special collaboration Friday 22nd Dec Festive Special Yin & Sounds with Natalie (Love Yoga Tree) and owner of beautiful Dartmoor Reach. 🎶 Monday Monday 🎶 Start the week relaxed! Monday 4th Dec 1- 2pm Kingsbridge Lunchtime Lie Down – Harbour House. (First Monday Monthly) An invitation to connect with deep stillness and simply be, using different world instruments known for their frequency and vibrational qualities to lead you on a sound journey to a place of relaxation. £12/£15Monday 4th Dec Modbury Therapy Centre Two sessions 5.30 – 6.30pm or 7-8pm (First Monday Monthly) Sound Journey / Gong Bath to connect to Stillness at Modbury Therapy Centres beautiful Yoga Barn. The perfect way to relax, unwind, let go of any stress or tension and connect to body, mind and spirit. Journey with sounds to a place of deep relaxation and rest. £15 |
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| Monday 11th Dec 11.15am -12.15 Baby Yoga & Sounds Festive Special collaboration with Sarah Scott @Freshairyogi join us for a gentle morning of Baby Yoga & Sound. Enjoy a beautiful blend of yoga stretches to soothe your body, calm your mind and boost your energy levels. Observe the benefits of stretching with your baby accompanied by serene sounds in a supportive space. Baby Yoga is suitable from 6/8 weeks until crawling. No previous yoga experience necessary. £15 Wednesday 13th Dec 7-8.15pm Zest Yoga & Sound so looking forward to this festive collaboration, gentle yoga accompanied by live gentle Sound Journey at The Flavel Art Centre Dartmouth booking link, https://www.zest-yoga.co.uk/services-6 Thursday 14th Dec 7-8pm Heartfulness Festive Yoga & Sounds Join Georgina (always a joy) & I for our regular relaxation session with some extra sparkle. Sherford Village Hall, Kingsbridge £15 Saturday 16th Dec This will be fun! Joining Bigbury Forest School for a morning of Sounds in the forest |
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| Winter Solstice “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Sometimes the world seems a dark place, I feel this quote reflects why I so love Winter Solstice celebrations focusing light in the darker days, the hope it brings with the belief that sunny, lighter days will return. The word Solstice comes from the latin word ‘solstitum,’ a combination of the two words: sol, meaning ‘sun’, and stitium, meaning ‘stop’. As the sun appears to have stopped, paused, it’s a wonderful time to honour yourself, your light and to gift yourself rest. A time of hope as we know the light will continue to grow, to celebrate the sun’s return, a new cycle, the return to the light. I am thrilled to be involved in some wonderful events during Winter Solstice Week. |
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| Sunday 17th 10am-12.30pm Winter Solstice Circle & Sounds For this very special seasonal Women’s Circle, a celebration of the dark and the light, the lessons and the learnings. we will gather for a morning of quiet reflection, gentle introspection, creativity, connection and soothing solstice sounds. Those of you who follow the Wheel of the Year with us know how beautiful this venue and celebration is. Booking via Eventbrite click link £35 ( plus booking fee ) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-circle-sound-tickets-753083090797?aff=oddtdtcreator Sunday 17th Dec 5pm- 6.30pmA Special Sound Experience Collaboration with Olivia The Yoki Tree Loose yourself in the music and vibrations, a combination of both beautiful and powerful sounds for this special one off event. A wonderful evening to attend alone or with friends. The evening will also, open with Reiki from the Reiki master for those that choose. We are having such a beautiful time planning and practicing together. We can’t wait to share this evening with you. £25 Book online www.theyokitree.com Wednesday 20th Dec 10am -12 Winter Solstice Sound Journey In the Woods Fireside Sounds in the Woods at Deer Wood Loddiswell, to celebrate the Solstice, connecting to nature and oneself as we welcome the return of the light, by the fire, in the beautiful shelter amongst the trees. Mindful woodland walk, connecting to your light within, Sound Journey, Tea and treats. £38 Booking direct [email protected] Wednesday 20th Dec 5-7pm (twice in a day lucky me!) at Deer Woods, for a Winter Solstice Special- Raising Energies through Voice & Drum with Lisa, Marc & Helen, an informal gathering by the fire. It is an opportunity to come together in community in this beautiful natural environment, free flowing evening to share heartfelt songs, poems, rhythm of the drums, welcoming light on the longest night. COST – A donation is gratefully received. (All proceeds go towards the conservation & social outreach programmes at Deer Wood.) Booking for this via Lisa:[email protected] |
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| Friday 22nd 4pm Festive Yin & Soothing Sounds Natalie -Love Yoga Tree, will guide you gently and slowly into nourishing yin postures, accompanied by a restorative healing sound bath. Snuggle down by the log burner twinkling lights, candles and scents for total relaxation at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, followed by refreshments. A perfect start to the Weekend £20 to book your space, contact [email protected] Betwixt Christmas and New Year Friday 29th Dec 7-8pm – Sounds by the Sea (Last Friday Monthly) Start Bay Studio, Torcross. Sound Journey / Gong Bath for relaxation, connecting to our breath and letting thoughts, like waves, come and go, immersed in sounds at the beautiful yoga studio, by the sea. £15 |
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| If you would like to join a session but are experiencing financial difficulties please do get in touch. I am happy to offer reduced rates for my solo sessions, for those who need it. Please note I strive to be as inclusive as possible however, gong baths are not advised for- first trimester of pregnancy – epilepsy -pacemaker. By attending events you are confirming that you are fit, well and take full responsibility for your health and wellbeing, during and post event.Just wanted to add, as I was recently asked, apart from Circle & Sound collaboration with Katie, all other sessions are open to all genders, plus there has been a number of requests from teenagers to attend with their adults and are most welcome. SO Much gratitude to everyone who join sessions, collaborations and private bookings in November To honour everyone who attends and to give something back to our beautiful earth, I started to plant trees, through www.Ecologi.com So thrilled that my ‘SoundForest’ is growing, 147 trees added this November – a total of 3219 trees now planted x Thank you x. From Ecologi – Together we are stronger, that’s why we believe in collective action – Share this special link with your friends and if they sign up, you’ll both receive 30sparkly trees! https://ecologi.com/helenphillips?direct |
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| May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know it’s beauty all the days of your life. APACHE BLESSING Hope you find time to rest, reflect and nourish yourself this December x Warmest Wishes 💕 Helen 💕 Stay connected. Regular updates on social media, any questions or to book please message or email [email protected] Page Helen’s Sound Meditation Instagram helenphillips787 www.Helensoundmeditation.com |