| A warm welcome ~ Tuning Into October 2025 |
| “The wild geese come home, not to escape the journey—but to rest before it begins again.” |
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| Welcome to my October newsletter!I thought I’d begin this newsletter with a reflection on the beautiful poem Wild Geese by Mary Oliver.Living near an estuary, this time of year brings one of natures magical timeless reminder of cycles and endurance. The sky often fills with the graceful and often noisy arrival of migrating geese returning after their long journey, settling in for their seasonal stay. It’s a beautiful and humbling sight, one that never fails to remind me of one of my favourite Mary Oliver’s poem:WILD GEESE “You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers. Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting over and over announcing your place in the family of things” This poem always feels like a warm invitation home to myself, to rest and to journey, with self acceptance and love. |
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| My heart is full of gratitude for everyone who joined the regular sessions, collaborations and special Autumn Equinox events, throughout September. The last of this years Sounds in the Woods was such a joy and I’m looking forward to returning next year for the Summer Season. Leaving the woods seeing deer on the path was such a beautiful moment. |
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| 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 October 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 |
 What an honour to have been invited to share a Full Moon Sound Journey to open the beautiful new Yurt Space at Highwell in September. |
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| Events to bring September to a closeSaturday 27th September 10am- 12 Deer Wood 🍂 Letting Go – A Woodland Autumn Gathering A Collaborative Ceremony to Honour the Turning of the Season 2-Hour Nature-Based Ritual & Sound Journey with Helen & Mary.As the leaves fall and the light softens, we invite you to gather in the woods to honour the shift into autumn — a time of release, reflection, and renewal. Full Details & Booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1762507 |
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Sunday 28th September 7-8.15pm Cocoon in Sound Aerial Allsorts Plymouth With so much interest in the first three sessions, I’m thrilled to bring this very unique sound experience back to Plymouth “Cocoon – something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way” Details & Booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1789457 Monday 29th September 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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| Creating space for stillness, through Sound this October. |
 Wednesday 1st October 10am-12.30pmThe Glade, North Woods The first of two beautiful collaborations in the planning with the wonderful Tasha https://www.tashakalisher.com/ Our first in October- Element of Metal: Letting Go of Grief With Tasha & HelenJoin us for a morning of Qigong, ritual, circle and sound meditation in the beautiful Glade at North Woods, Dartington.Together, we will explore the Element of Metal, this element is linked to autumn, the lungs, and the emotion of grief. It teaches us to let go, like trees shedding leaves, and to find clarity, stillness, and inner strength. Working with Metal supports release, reflection, and renewal.Through gentle movement, breathe, sounds and nature connection to support, creating space for stillness, clarity, and rest.All are welcome—no experience needed. Come as you are. Details & Booking please see link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1759075 |
| Friday 3rd October 7- 8pm (First Friday monthly) Plymouth Wellbeing Centre I have 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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 Saturday 4th October Yoga Relay 8.30 am – 3.15 pm Sound 5 pm – 6 pmBook via https://www.gather-longlands.com/Open to all. Join for one class or flow through them all – just book each session you’d like. Each teacher ends in savasana, then the next picks up seamlessly. Stay on your mat if you’re continuing, or roll out if you’re done.In the evening I will guiding you through a soundscape tosoothe and connect us to heart. ❤️ All funds raised will be divided between two charities:@jawadcamp2 an educational camp that provides services to displaced children in Gaza+Mohammed Al-Qaddi and his family of 9 who live in Rafah. Via @citythrifter |
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| 🎶 Monday Monday 🎶 Relaxing into the month at Modbury Therapy Centre (first Monday monthly)Monday 6th October 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 6th October – 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 |
| Monday 6th October – 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 |
 Tuesday 7th October 6.30-7.30pm Full Moon Sound Journey Ash Horse Rescue Thrilled to be invited back to this beautiful centre https://www.ashrescuecentre.com/contact/ |
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| Friday 10th October 7-8pm SOUNDS BY THE SEA Start Bay Studio – Torcross (note change of date for October ) Thrilled to be returning, to offer my monthly (usually 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 |
 Saturday 11th October Looking forward to joiningCharlotte – South Devon Sister, Laura – Tiger Mama Yoga and Corrine – Roots & Tyme for a day full of relaxation, serenity, amazing food & new connections at beautiful Flear Farm.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-devon-sister |
 Monday 13th October 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 |
 Thursday 16th October 7-8pm✨ Introducing Gather ✨A beautiful new studio space, opened in July, created to hold you gently. Come lie down, listen, and be held by sound, as we rest in its soothing power. Letting the vibrations guide you into deeper rest, reflection, and relaxation. Details & Booking link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1725772 |
 Sunday 19th October 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 |
 Wednesday 22nd October 10-11am Plymouth Wellbeing Centre Thrilled to be offering a Sound Baths for The Loop Social. (women 50+ social group Devon & Cornwall) If you have any questions / booking for this event or to find out more about The Loop email Helen Turner at helen@theloopsocial.co.uk |
 I’m thrilled to be booked for monthly sessions to take us to the end of the year Wednesday 22nd Oct 6-9pmFriday 14th Nov 6-9pm Tuesday 9th Dec 6-9pmJoin us for a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience at beautiful Highwell.Unwind in the woodland sauna and hot tubs, cold dip and then settle by the log burner for a soothing sound journey all set in the serene, natural setting in the gardens of Highwell. A unique evening of warmth, wellness, and community. Booking via Highwell https://www.tickettailor.com/events/highwell/1853819 |
| NO BOOK CIRCLE IN October BACK November Mindful Book Circle (last Monday monthly) You, Me, Books & Tea at Modbury Therapy Centre Details & Booking httpsa://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1710483 |