| Helen’s Sound Meditation ~ Welcoming April |
| The word “April” comes from the Latin word aperio, which means “awakening.” April is, indeed, a time of awakening, as nature around us begins to grow and bloom, flowers and trees begin to open, bird song seems louder with lighter, warmer days it’s a time to start fresh and shed those cool winter layers. With nature at its most creative, awakening from it’s winter sleep. April is also know as Earth Month, a time to celebrate our planet, Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22nd, such a beautiful time of the year to really notice how nature rejuvenates with new energy, as we head towards Beltane, the midway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, the earth is warming up as we welcome the start of summer. A time to cast off the darkness and celebrate light.Beltane’ roughly translates as ‘bright fire’ and I’m thrilled to be collaborating, towards the end of the month, for a unique morning of fun, laugher and release through Laughter Yoga and Sound Journey to connect to our fire within. |
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| Bringing March to a close Friday 29th March 7- 8pm – Sounds by the Sea (let’s make it a Good Friday!)(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. £16 (limited spaces) Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326 |
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| Introducing a Booking System Ticket Tailor, for most sessions, prices vary depending on venue / session. Friday 5th April 7- 8pm Plymouth Wellbeing Centre 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 £15.50 Booking via Ticket Tailor please click link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119441 |
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| Monday 8th April 12-1pm Kingsbridge Lunchtime Lie Down – Scout Hall, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JL (First Monday Monthly apart from bank holidays) PLEASE NOTE -New Venue, new time 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. £12.50 Booking through Ticket Tailor please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119861 Monday 8th April Modbury Therapy Centre 4.15pm – 5pm FAMILY SESSION (only 1 space remaining) (Easter Holiday Special) for a calm, fun session for the children to explore Sound Meditation. Calm breath, relaxing the body interweaving the beautiful sounds of Hand pan, Drum ,Koshi Chimes, Singing Bowls, Gong and Native Flute. This sessions are for children accompanied by their adult to explore sound meditation together. Moments of stillness. https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1198221Monday 8th April Modbury Therapy Centre Two sessions 5.30-6.30pm or 7-8pm (First Monday Monthly apart from bank holidays) 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. £15.50 Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link httpsa://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119922 |
 Sunday 14th April 10am – 12 Plymouth Well-being Centre, Stretching into Sound Unwind, rejuvenate and find your inner peace through Gentle and Relaxing Pilates led Stretching: with lovely Emma (The Pilates Lady) and Sound Bath Experience £25 (only 1 space remaining) Booking via Emma https://app.classfit.com/class/1392370Women’s Health Day Retreat Due to the popularity of these collaborations Emma & I are pleased to be able to offer a day retreat, Gentle Pilates based Stretching, perfect for beginners, or those who want to learn more about how Pilates can help improve our women’s health and wellbeing through movement. Sound Journey for deep relaxation, delicious wholesome lunch and are thrilled to be joined by Kate Wilsmore – Women’s Health Physiotherapist, who has a passion for helping women with their health. As part of the day Kate will dive deeper into women’s health with an insightful talk, providing insight into optimising your pelvic health through all life stages. Saturday July 20th – 10.30am – 2.30pm Venue – Clearbrook Village Hall, Clearbrook, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6JD- a stunning location with Dartmoor ponies and sheep roaming outside. You’ll love the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful environment. For more details / booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1193028 |
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| Wednesday 17th April Voice & Drum in the Woods with Lisa & Marc, 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 email Lisa:[email protected] Thursday 18th April Pop Up Yoga & Sound with Georgina, Sherford, Kingsbridge Join Georgina (always a joy) & Helen’s Sound Meditation, for an evening of gentle restorative yoga accompanied by live soothing Sound Journey leading to a deeply relaxing experience £18 Booking via Ticket Tailor Please click link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1112476 |
| Sunday 21st April 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! £18 Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118486  Sunday 21st April 4 – 6pm Sounds in the Woods Embracing nature’s embrace, with an outdoor Sound Journey Meditation in the most beautiful setting, Deer Wood, Loddiswell. A mindful woodland walk, connecting to the elements, leading us to settling by the fire, in the beautiful shelter, amongst the trees. Safely held by the Earth, ready to be immersed in the sounds of Gong, Hang Drum, Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls and Native Flute, gently allowing the sound vibrations to relax, release and restore, ending with silence as we lay to absorb the nurturing energy and witness the beauty of nature in these serene surroundings. 2 hr sessions to relax, unwind and connect with nature. Followed by Tea before making our way back through the woods. £38 Booking via Ticket tailor please click link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1110276 |
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| Monday 22nd April 7-8.30pm You, Me, Books & Tea (Please note – week earlier due to Retreat Booking) Modbury Therapy Centre – Moment Meditation Book Circle : A Journey of Self-Discovery, Exploring books providing valuable life lessons for mindfulness, happiness and reflection. This month chosen book The Philosopher’s Secret Fire by Patrick Harpur ‘How is it that the same myths are perpetuated through different cultures at different times? Could it be something to do with the universal imagination?’ Bring open mind, note book & pen Tea provided.(no need to buy or read the book) Booking essential via email / message By donation (Pay what you feel/can) Friday 26th April 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. £16 Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326 |
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| Sunday 28th April 10am – 12.30pm. Sherford Village Hall Kingsbridge Sounding in the Season with Laughter & Stillness Join us Helen’s Sound Meditation and Sophie Carr for a morning of fun, laugher, stillness and rest. As we cast off the darkness of the winter months and celebrate warmer lighter months to come. Through Laughter Yoga, “Yes, Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) is a real practice. (There is are no physical yoga postures, the word yoga refers to the healthy breathwork that arises from your lengthened laughter.) It’s transformative and fun and can reconnect you with your true happy self” then we will integrate the feel good lightness with Sound. We may well need a lie down after! So we will lead into a Sound Journey to really notice the energy of the season, ‘Beltane’ which roughly translates as ‘bright fire’ as we will settle and connect to our fire within. Tea & light refreshments plus time to reflect on the seasonal shift and the morning. Booking via Ticket Tailor https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1137453 |
 I’m looking forward to sharing a Sound Meditation at The Spring Retreat at Healthy Minds with Sally Potter starting on 29th April for 3 nights. It is a nurturing retreat, with the aim of elevating self care through nature and hypnosis. At this retreat, Sally will be teaching the skill of self hypnosis as a tool for change. In addition, there will be gentle walks and creative activity, including a beautiful sound journey with Helen on the opening evening.Find out more at www.devonwellnessretreats.com or contact Sally at [email protected]. All rooms are ensuite and available to share or for single occupancy. I have a guest who would like to share a twin room, if you are interested. |
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| Ticket Tailor ~ events and collaborations that are bookable through Ticket Tailor are listed via this Link (every day with technology is a learning day for me!) so hope it works and makes booking / my admin more efficient. https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation SAVE THE DATE ~ Sunday 8th September Thrilled to be hosting Details https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1201313 |
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| SO Much gratitude to everyone who join sessions, collaborations and private bookings in March. 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, 164 trees added this March – a total of 3965 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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| 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 specific events, all 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. Instagram – as many of you know my account was hacked I have reinstated an old account, here is the link if you would like to follow on that platform https://www.instagram.com/helen.phillips.77?igsh=cXA3endqZWd4NHhp&utm_source=qr |
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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 April – A time to cast off the darkness of winter and celebrate light. Warmest Wishes 💕 Helen 💕 |