June 2024

Helen’s Sound Meditation ~ Welcoming June
“ the gateway to summer.”
June
“Far up in the deep blue sky,
Great white clouds are floating by;

All the world is dressed in green;
Many happy birds are seen,
Roses bright and sunshine clear
Show that lovely June is here.”

F. G. SANDERSAs we move through the year, nearly half way! Take a breathe in stillness, just as the sun will on the Summer Solstice.  The word itself springs from two Latin words: ‘Sol’ (sun) and ‘systre’ (standing still.) a reminder that stillness is needed to shine bright and to celebrate the nourishing light of the Sun and the light within each of us.The summer solstice also marks a shift in the year. After the solstice, the sun’s power starts to decrease, the days gradually shortening as we head towards the darker half of the year. Such is the humbling ebb and flow of nature. 

What a full and beautiful May, with a couple of events to end the month. May started with Bluebell weekend at Deer Wood with the, what seemed like continuous rain for weeks, giving way to dry brighter sky.  It was a joy to meet so many enthusiastic visitors, share taster Sound Baths and chat about the benefits of Sound Meditation.  Regular monthly session were vibrant with the addition of retreat bookings and children’s settings.  So grateful x 
Bringing May to a close 
Sunday 26th May 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

Wednesday 29th May 5.30 -7.30pm
Voice & Drum in the Woods 
with Lisa & Marc, an informal gathering by the fire. By donation, gratefully received. (All proceeds go towards the conservation & social outreach programmes at Deer Wood.)
Booking for this via email Lisa:[email protected]
Friday 31st May 7-8pm
Start Bay Studio – Torcross
SOUNDS BY THE SEA

Thrilled to be returning, to offer my monthly 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 essential, via Ticket Tailor –please click link
https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326
Monday 3rd June 12-1pm Lunchtime Lie Down Kingsbridge Scout Hut
(First Monday Monthly)
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 3rd June Modbury Therapy Centre
4.15pm – 5pm FAMILY SESSION
  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. 
After the joyful fully booked Easter Holiday session I thought I’d offer during termtime to see if there is interest.
These sessions are for children accompanied by their adult to explore sound meditation together. Moments of stillness.
https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1223747Monday 3rd June  Modbury Therapy Centre
Two sessions
5.30-6.30pm or 7-8pm 

(First Monday Monthly)
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 Friday 7th June 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

Saturday 8th Wild Earth Summer Retreat Day
wellnes/ yoga/ creativity/sound & connection in 
Mothercombe Gardens looking forward to sharing Sounds Baths at this event organised by Chloe Wild Earth Yoga For details / booking
https://www.wild-earth-yoga.com/retreat 
It’s is a joy to share Sound Journey’s for Yoga, Field & Sea Retreats, recentlylisted 2nd in The Times 15 best wellness breaks and yoga breaks in the UK.
Not long until I’m back at the gorgeous Swallow’s Nest barn for Yoga Field & Sea Retreats at East Soar farm.May 31-June 3rd: SOLD OUTJune 7-June 10th: last spacesFor further details email Natalie direct for full information and to reserve a space with 10% discount offer for my newsletter subscribers
 [email protected]
Monday 10th 11am – 12 Home Ed Summer Solstice Sound Meditation
Modbury Therapy Centre

Join Helen’s Sound Meditation for a calm, fun session for the children to explore the Summer Solstice and try a new way of deeply relaxing. 
Calm breath, relaxing the body interweaving the beautiful sounds of Hand pan, Drum ,Koshi Chimes, Singing Bowls, Gong and Native Flute with time to explore the instruments. Moments of stillness.
Booking through Ticket Tailor please click on link 
 https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1198314Thursday 13th June 6.30-7.30pm
Little Dartmouth justbpilates Studio 

Thrilled to be returning to offer a Sound Journey Meditation at Justine’s beautiful new studio, set in the most stunning location, just outside Dartmouth.  
Join me to Journey gently with Sounds to a place of stillness and rest. £15.50 Booking through Ticket Tailor please click on link 
 https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1158403

Wednesday 19th June 10am – 12
Summer Solstice Sounds in the Woods

Embracing nature’s embrace, with an outdoor Sound Journey Meditation in the most beautiful setting, Deer Wood, Loddiswell. Reflecting on the solstice, stillness and light.
A mindful woodland walk, connecting to the elements, leading us to settling 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

Followed later on Wednesday 19th June 
5.30 -7.30pm Voice & Drum in the Woods with Lisa & Marc
, an informal gathering by the fire. By donation, gratefully received. (All proceeds go towards the conservation & social outreach programmes at Deer Wood.)
Booking for this via email Lisa:[email protected]
Thursday 20th June 7-8pm Sherford Village Hall
Yoga & Sound 
with Georgina. Stillness through Movement, Meditation & Sound.  Join us for gentle Yoga accompanied by live Sound Journey leading to a place of stillness and rest.£18  Booking through Ticket Tailor please click on link 
https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1112476
Sunday 23rd June 10am – 12.30pm
SOUNDING IN THE SEASON ~ Summer Solstice 

A morning to pause, to explore the Summer Solstice, connect with nature with a sense of harmony and balance in the flow of the changing season. 
I would welcome you to join me for a morning of  reflection, at beautiful Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm to connect to Summer, through an immersive Sound Meditation to welcome the solstice energy, creative ritual and time to connect and feed the Alpacas.
Hopefully the weather will allow us to make use of the outdoor space, if not we will be in the beautiful Yoga Studio.  
All yoga mats, blankets, cushions and lavender eye pillows supplied, plus refreshments.
I look forward to sharing this morning with you.£30 (tickets now limited)
For full details & booking please click Ticket Tailor link https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1198815
Monday 24th 7-8.30pm. You, Me, Books & TeaMindful Book Circle at Modbury Therapy Centre Please email for full details / booking. 
Friday 28th June  7-8pm SOUNDS BY THE SEA
Start Bay Studio – Torcross

Thrilled to be returning, to offer my monthly 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 essential, via Ticket Tailor -please click link
https://buytickets.at/helensoundmeditation/1118326Saturday 29th Love Yoga Tree Nurture & Nourish retreat day at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm looking forward to opening the day with a Sound Journey – for full details contact https://loveyogatree.com/Saturday 29th 10am – 4pm Joining Marc at Deer Wood in the afternoon to offer a Sound Meditation as part of his Meditation Retreat Day – a journey to profound peace. Full details / booking contact Marc [email protected]