| A warm welcome ~ Tuning Into August 2025 |
| “August, the height of summer—remember to create moments of stillness, to breathe in the warmth, and let peace settle gently within” |
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| Welcome to my August newsletter! Wow what glorious sunshine and heat we have had through July and just as the schools break the rain has started to fall, hope that the sunshine will return to warm up our August days. 🌦️ and that you enjoy the moments, whatever the weather. I thought I’d begin this newsletter with a reflection on the spirit animal of August: the Starfish. Across myths and cultures, the starfish is said to symbolise renewal, protection, divine guidance, and the interconnectedness of all living beings with the natural world. It’s a gentle reminder that even in stillness, there is quiet resilience and that our connections, seen and unseen, shape the rhythm of life. Plus I think they are beautiful! ⭐️ The Ripple Effect of Kindness Whenever I think of starfish, plus a shout out this month from the beach at Torcross to help stranded starfish, I’m reminded of The Starfish story, a simple but powerful parable by Loren Eiseley. In it, a boy tosses stranded starfish back into the sea, one by one. When told, by an adult, he can’t possibly make a difference, he replies, “It made a difference to that one.”A reminder that in times when the world feels heavy and problems overwhelming, even the smallest act of kindness matters. Whether it’s saving starfish, supporting a cause, or just being kind in daily life, the ripple effect can be more significant than we imagine. We don’t need and can’t solve everything, we just need to show up, one small act at a time. And it begins with ourselves. Let’s start there. 💙“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” Pema Chödrön |
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| My heart is full of gratitude for everyone who joined the regular sessions and special events, The cutest end of term Preschool sessions, Cocoon in Sound, Sound with Flowers and the launch day of a new studio Gather added to the beauty of July. It’s been a wonderful unfolding of connection, stillness, and shared presence. Each gathering carried its own energy, and together we created a space for deep listening, gentleness, release and collective peace.Thank you for showing up with openness and intention. I’m honoured to hold space with you.Still to come: There are a few end-of-month offerings yet to unfold, and I’m so looking forward to sharing those moments with you.Looking ahead to August and beyond… There are some beautiful new collaborations, taking shape. Keep an eye out for announcements coming soon!Giving Back To honour every person who attends sessions, I plant trees 🌳 through Ecologi, giving something back to our beautiful Earth. Thank you x |
| Events to bring July to a close Thursday 24th July 6-8pm. High Nature East Portlemouth Infused with Stillness A Sensory Tea Ceremony with guest co-host & Restorative Sound Journey https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1678667Friday 25th July 7-8pm Sounds by the Sea (last Friday monthly) Start Bay Studio – Torcross https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326Monday 29th July 7-8.30pm You, Me, Books & Tea Book Circle Modbury Therapy Centre Monthly Mindful Book Circle httpsa://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1710483 |
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| Friday 1st August 7- 8pm (First Friday monthly) Plymouth Wellbeing Centre For the past 2½ years, I’ve had the joy of offering monthly Sound Journeys Plymouth Wellbeing Centre a space to slow down, release, and reconnect through the power of sound. Whether you’ve joined before or are curious to experience it for the first time, you’re warmly invited to take part. Each month, on the first Friday, offers a new opportunity to relax deeply, reset your nervous system, and nourish your spirit with sound. Thank you to all who’ve been part of the journey so far x Booking via Ticket Tailor please click link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119441 |
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| 🎶 Monday Monday 🎶 Relaxing into the month at Modbury Therapy Centre (first Monday monthly)Monday 4th August 12-1pm Lunchtime Lie Down 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. Booking through Ticket Tailor please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119861Monday 4th August – Modbury Therapy Centre 4.15pm – 5pm FAMILY SESSION a calm, fun session for the children to explore Sound Meditation. Story, Calm breath, relaxing the body interweaving the beautiful sounds of Hand pan, Drum ,Koshi Chimes, Singing Bowls, Gong and Native Flute. These sessions are for children accompanied by their adult to explore sound meditation together. Moments of stillness! Plus 💯% ticket sales for Family Sounds go to Grassroots Gaza to support children there x https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1223747 |
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| Monday 4th August – Modbury Therapy Centre Two sessions 5.30-6.30pm & 7-8pm 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. Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link httpsa://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1119922 |
 🌞 Summer Social Invitation 🌞 No Sounds, just food!Join me for one of High Nature’s Organic Buffet Evenings, featuring delicious, seasonal food by the amazing Roots & Thyme!📅 Wednesday 6th August 🕕 6:30 – 9:30 PM 📍 The High Nature Centre 🎟️ Book directly here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thehighnaturecentre/1739375🍽️ Cost: • Small Plate – £10 • Large Plate – £15 (The additional £5 is to be paid on the night)🍷 BYOB: Bring your own drinks (There’s a small corkage/glassware fee if you’d like to use their wine glasses.)Let’s celebrate summer with great food, good company, and beautiful surroundings. Hope you can join me! |
| NO HEALTH HUB KINGSBRIDGE SESSIONS IN AUGUST ~ BACK IN SEPTEMBER |
 Friday 8th August 6-8pmSturgeon Moon 🌕 DEER WOOD SESSIONS 🌕 The penultimate summer session in the woods. I’m looking forward to being back in Deer Wood for Full Moon Sound in the Woods connect with nature, your heart and the transformative energy of the Full Moon.Future Dates September Sunday 7th Harvest Moon 6-8pm 🌕 Details & booking link June to September https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1499525 |
 Monday 11th August 7-8pmDrum Dreaming Women’s Drumming Circle Modbury Therapy Centre A space for women to explore their creativity, release emotions, and tap into their rhythms & inner wisdom through drumming. No agenda, no expectation, just a group of women who love to drum for release, connection and joy. Join us in the beautiful Yoga Barn set in the garden at Modbury Therapy Centre. Future DatesTo be held on the second Monday monthly Sept 8th, Oct 13th, Nov 10th, Dec 8th https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1606701 |
 Looking forward to joining Justine, in her beautiful studio, in Little Dartmouth – DartPilatesA time for you to relax and drift away with the Echoes of the Summer Sound Journey Details & Bookinghttps://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1573767 |
 Sunday 17th August 10am – 11am Soothing Sunday Sounds at beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm. A time to press pause, to snuggle down under blankets in the beautiful yoga studio or on outside Shala (weather depending) and journey with sounds to stillness. Stay for a cuppa after and who knows an Alpaca may wander over to say hello! Booking through Ticket Tailor – please click on link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118486 |
 Monday 18th 6-8pm Thrilled to be back at South Milton Flower Farm for aSOUTH DEVON SISTERS EVENT – Sounds with Flowers Full Details & Booking through SDS link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-flowers-at-south-milton-flower-farm-tickets-1434614112429 |
 Thursday 21st August 6-8pm. High Nature East Portlemouth Infused with StillnessA Sensory Tea Ceremony & Restorative Sound Journey Step into a world of stillness, scent, and subtle medicine in this half-hour tea ceremony led by Cat Mamaki—herbalist, permaculture designer, and founder of The High Nature Centre. Following the tea ceremony, you’ll be guided into a deeply restorative sound journey—bathed in the healing tones of gongs, HandPans, chimes, singing bowls, and flute. Let the vibrations carry you to a place of peace, presence, and blissful stillness. Come with curiosity, leave with a calmer nervous system and a deeper sense of harmony. Monthly May to September Full Details & booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1678667 |
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| Friday 29th August 7-8pm SOUNDS BY THE SEA Start Bay Studio – Torcross Thrilled to be returning, to offer my monthly (last Friday) sound journey / gong bath for relaxation, at the beautiful yoga studio, by the sea. This lovely, bright, warm studio is fully equipped with mats, bolsters and blankets, to enable you to turn up, settle and let the variety of beautiful global instruments including Handpans, Drums, Gongs Native Flute and Singing bowls lead you to a place of stillness, deep relaxation and rest. Booking via Ticket Tailor, please click link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326 |
| NO BOOK CIRCLE IN AUGUST (Bank Holiday) BACK SEPTEMBER Mindful Book Circle (last Monday monthly) You, Me, Books & Tea at Modbury Therapy Centre Details & Booking httpsa://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1710483 |