| Tuning into August |
| “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” |
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| August carries a particular kind of warmth, not just in the sunshine, but in the feeling of long days, ripening gardens, salty skin after sea swims, and moments that invite us to slow down and savour summer before the seasons begin to turn.The flower most connected with August, the Gladiolus. Tall, elegant, and quietly striking, it has long symbolised strength of character, sincerity, remembrance, and resilience. Its name comes from the Latin word gladius, meaning “sword”Gladiolus also makes me think of one of my, slightly bonkers, favourite films, Drop Dead Fred. Beneath all the chaos, silliness, and childhood mischief, there’s something beautifully healing at its heart, the rediscovery of joy, imagination, freedom, and the courage to reconnect with the truest parts of ourselves.In a way, that feels deeply connected to the spirit of the Gladiolus. Often seen as a symbol of strength and resilience, it reminds us that strength does not always have to be loud. Sometimes strength is simply continuing. Staying open-hearted. Resting when needed. Beginning again after difficult moments. Standing tall whilst remaining deeply rooted.And perhaps allowing space for lightness, play, and laughter alongside the seriousness of life. We spend so much energy trying to appear “grown up” and held together that we can forget the importance of joy and letting ourselves breathe a little more freely.Nature shows us this so beautifully. Flowers bloom in their own timing, turning instinctively towards the light, weathering wind and rain without resistance. Perhaps we can learn something from that too.Sessions reduced in August for family time. In the sound meditations this month, we’ll explore grounding, gentle renewal, and reconnecting with our inner steadiness beneath the noise of daily life. A space to pause, breathe, soften, and simply be.“Like wildflowers you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.”(E.V. Rogina) |
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| What a beautiful and expansive July it has been so far, beginning the month with regular sessions in beautiful venues, a wonderful charity day with Natalie Love Yoga Tree raising money for Children’s Hospice South West. Thank you to all who supported. Making the most of the glorious weather moving the Sauna Sound & Social evening at Highwell outside under the shade of the tree was just beautiful. |
| Then came my journey to Yoga Mela festival celebrating yoga, sacred music and conscious community, in the natural surroundings of Divinya in southern Sweden, with friends Premanjali Music, who performed with such heart felt beauty, throughout the festival. It is unfolding as a truly immersive and inspiring week. Experiencing so many amazing artists, musicians, teachers and meditations including Sacred Earth ‘Ancient Mother’ & Xavier Rudd ‘Follow the Sun’ two of my favourite songs, so many goosebump moments and a deep sense of peace.I feel incredibly grateful for this July, to everyone who joined July’s regular classes, collaborations at the beginning of the month, with a couple of events still to come. Your presence, openness, and support continue to make this work so meaningful, and it’s a joy to share these spaces together.To honour every person who attends, and as a small way of giving back to our beautiful Earth, I plant trees through Ecologi 🌳So thank you, for connecting, supporting, and helping nurture yourself, community and planet. Events still to come this July Monday 20th July 7-8pm 🥁 Drum Dreaming 🥁 Women’s Drumming Circle Modbury Therapy Centre Details & Booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1606701 |
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| Wednesday 22nd July 🌼 Sounds with Flowers 🌼 South Milton Flower Farm Sound Journey, Flower picking, Tea & Sweet Treat Two adult sessions 1-3pm & 6-8pm Family Session 4.15-5.15pm Details & Booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation 💐 Tuesday 28th July 6-8pm 💐 Yoga, Sound & Flowers Collaboration with Faith Horizon Yoga South Milton Flower Farm Details & Booking https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/2290434 |
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 Saturday 1st August 6-8pmA Summer’s Evening of Sounds, Supper & Sunflowersat Valley View CafeJoin us in the marquee overlooking the valley for a gentle and relaxing evening of sound, nature, and good food.An evening to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply relax.Full Details & Booking https://us.list-manage.com/SpW0i69XTvD?e=6be3cc361c&c2id=c8c5ccf75f0417b5d95ce8698f20c289 |
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| Sunday 2nd August 10am – 11am Soothing Sunday Sounds at beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm. 🌾 Lammas 🌾 A reflection on gratitude, abundance, and the fruits of our efforts A time to press pause, to snuggle down under blankets in the beautiful yoga studio or outside depending on weather, 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 3rd August 7-8pmModbury Therapy Centre Drum Dreaming ~ Women’s Drumming Circle 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. Booking link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1606701 |
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| Summer in the Woods Thursday 6th August 6-8pm Monthly Sounds in the Woods, for the forth year, from May through to September at beautiful Deer Wood, Loddiswell. These gatherings are a gentle invitation to slow down, soften, and step back into relationship with the living world around us.Embracing nature’s embrace, with an outdoor Sound Journey. A mindful woodland walk, connecting to the elements, leading us to settling in the beautiful shelter, amongst the trees. Spaces are limited, please find details & booking lhttps://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1837999 |
 Thrilled to be back at beautiful Harbour Beach Club, South Sands, Salcombe to offer Floating Sound Bath.Wednesday 26th August from 6.30pm.Enjoy one hour of spa access followed by a deeply relaxing floating sound bath, an immersive relaxation experience where soothing sounds and gentle vibrations surround you as you float effortlessly on water. Suspended in a calm, tranquil pool, your body is fully supported, allowing muscles to release tension while your mind drifts into a meditative state.Many people describe it as a meditative journey, where water holds the body and sound carries the mind into stillness. Full Details & Booking via Harbour Beach Club Floating sound bath | Harbour Beach Club |
 REST IN SOUND at GATHER 🌕 Full Moon 🌕 Thursday 27th August 7–8pm Gather~ A beautiful space, 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 https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1725772 (No session at Gather in September) |