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| Welcoming January 2024 |
| Thank you, my heart is full of gratitude for the beautiful Winter Solstice collaborations, to all who have joined session’s in December, for the increase in school / preschool, retreats and private bookings throughout the year. It has been my absolute privilege and joy to share my passion for Sound Meditation, collaborating with beautiful people and creating events to offer an opportunity to press pause, breathe deeply to settle into stillness and rest. As we look to the end of the year and welcome in January, named after the Roman god Janus. Janus is depicted with two faces, one face to look into the past, the other into the future, representing new beginnings, endings and transitions. Reflecting on joy, but acknowledging the atrocities around the world, may we all strive for personal peace, heart centred action for a more loving, caring world. Let’s pause and take a breath of hope for what is to come. Wishing you and your families a peaceful new year filled with love, light, hope and happiness with a generous sprinkle of joy x”Joy is not in things; it is in us” |
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| Sounding in the SeasonsFollowing the Wheel of the Year, marking and tuning into the unique energy of the seasons and cycles of nature. It has been a joy to join Katie, throughout this year, to offer Women’s Circle & Sounds, joining a gorgeous Home Ed group, which together we have explored the seasons, meditation and sound. Plus Gentle Yin & Sound collaboration with Natalie at beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, to mark these occasion, by creating Sound Journeys for each turn of the wheel and bring focus to the gifts each season brings. So looking forwards to continuing 2024 Wheel of the Year events, collaborations and exploring ideas to celebrate these festivals, to connect more deeply with the natural world, ourselves, our community.Giving opportunities to honour the turning of the year, earths natural rhythm and seasons of life. To honour oneself and allowing every six to seven weeks time to reflect, rest and reset. |
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| Sounds in the Woods It has been an absolute joy to find Deer Wood as a venue this year, to offer Sound Journey’s welcoming nature, space, relaxation, peace and harmony in the most beautiful shelter amongst the trees. Taking a rest in January, but back February with dates set for the year. “It is in the still silence of nature where one will find true bliss.” |
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| Cost / Payment in 2024 – with raising costs for all of us I am reluctant to increase prices, but, kindly some regulars insist on paying more for their experience. This year I am introducing a price Sliding Scale, for my regular sessions, in order to support each other. Please pay what you feel you can on the scale. Plus for larger events and some collaborations I will be using Ticket Tailor. I have been looking into alternative ticketing platform and was thrilled to meet the mum of the owner at one of my sessions. Ticket Tailor uk based, fully independent Bcorp business, that care about our planet, people and who donate to climate charities. That means that every time I sell a ticket with Ticket Tailor it is making the planet just that little bit greener. Looking forward to offering my regular monthly sessions in 2024 plus existing and some new exciting collaborations. |
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| Friday 5th Jan. 7- 8pm Plymouth Wellbeing Centre ~ Beginning the year 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 Sliding scale £15 /£18 /£20 🎶 Monday Monday 🎶 Monday 8th Jan. 1- 2pm Kingsbridge Lunchtime Lie Down – Harbour House. (Reverting back to First Monday Monthly from Feb) 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. Sliding Scale £12/£15/£18Monday 8th Jan. Modbury Therapy Centre Two sessions 5.30-6.30pm – limited spaces or 7-8pm NOW FULL (Reverting back to first Monday Monthly in Feb) 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. Sliding scale £15 / £18 /£20 |
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| Sunday 14th Jan. Plymouth Wellbeing Centre 11am-3pm Open Day Sunday 21st Jan. 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! Sliding scale £15/£18/£20 Wednesday 24th 6.30 – 8pm Modbury Therapy Centre Full Moon Sounds, Yoga, Releasing 2023 and Intension for 2024 with Georgina Lynch (Psychotherapist, Intuitive and Restorative Yoga facilitator) Georgina & I have collaborated for quite a few years combining Sound, Yoga & Well-women sessions plus mini retreats. At a recent planning/ dreaming meeting we have decided to offer pop-ups at various venues, through 2024.We are thrilled to come together for our first on January’s Full Moon, “what is the Full Moon shining a light on” Letting go of last year and to set intensions for the year ahead, through Yoga, Sound and Connection. All within the beautiful space of the Yoga Barn. We hope you will join us. £25 booking via Ticket Tailor link please click https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1095372Thursday 25th – 28th Jan. Healthy Minds Haven Retreat with Sally Potter and Dartmoor Larder looking forward to opening this super nourishing retreat, with a Sound Journey Meditation for further details contact Sally www.devonwellnessretreats.com |
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Friday 26th Jan 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. Sliding Scale£15 / £18 / £20 Sunday 28th Jan 10am-12.30pm Pilates & Sound Well-being Workshop Plymouth Wellbeing Centre with Emma The Pilates Lady Experience full body relaxation through a gentle and relaxing Pilates lead stretches, which will ease tensions in your muscles and joints as you practice mindful movements. Followed by an immersive sound and gong bath taking you to a place of stillness and inner peace. Enjoy light refreshments afterwards as you reflect on your self care journey. £25 booking direct with me or via Emmas link https://app.classfit.com/class/1276325 |
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| Monday 29th Jan 7-8.30pm You, Me, Books & Tea Modbury Therapy Centre (Last Monday Monthly) You, Me, Books & Tea – Moment Meditation Book Circle : A Journey of Self-Discovery Exploring books providing valuable life lessons for mindfulness, happiness and reflection. This month, we will delve into “ Wintering – a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and repair ourselves. Katherine May shows us how to come through these times with the wisdom of knowing that, like the seasons, our winters and summers are the ebb and flow of life” Bring open mind, note book & pen Tea provided.(no need to buy or read the book) Booking essential By donation (Pay what you feel/can) |
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| Wednesday 31st Jan 5-7pm 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. 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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| 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 Women Circle & Sound collaboration, 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. 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. SO Much gratitude to everyone who join sessions, collaborations and private bookings in December 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, 222 trees added this December – a total of 3441 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 Treat yourself with tenderness and find time to rest, reflect and nourish yourself in January 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 |