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Monthly Community Sound Meditation - Summer Solstice

  • Orpington Methodist Church BR6 9JH 19 Sevenoaks Road ORPINGTON United Kingdom (map)

You are invited to join me for our live community sound bath meditation to attune and immerse in the qualities of Yang energy. Our Summer solstice is on Wednesday June 21st marking midsummers “longest day” and “shortest night” If you follow the Chinese Five element cycle, we will be in the Fire phase of maximum Yang. The Summer season is one of full growth and bloom. While we are in a maximum yang phase it is equally important to maintain some yin energy and vice versa. This is depicted in the yin yang symbol. The white of the Yang with with a small black circle and the Black of the Yin carrying a small white circle. Everything in life contains opposites and to maintain balance, we seek a way to work harmoniously with both sides. This guides us to maintain rest and pause so that we can fully enjoy and maintain life’s busier phases and not burn out!

In the words of the Thomas Merton :

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony”

Sound meditations are open to everyone. All you need to do is relax and be open to receive. Let go of all expectation and take on shoshin, the beginners mind.

Our session is a soundscape where I will immerse you in beautiful instrumental sounds which can bring a nurturing energy to our whole being. These Sound meditations are a great way to unplug from the fast activities and stresses that can often be the reality of life and open ourselves to a slower pace. Sound frequencies can help slow down the brainwaves by shifting from the more active (beta) state to a more relaxed (delta) or deep meditation or dreamlike (theta) state. When the mind is relaxed, the body softens and it is here that we can begin to experience subtle shifts in energy which may cultivate a pathway on a journey towards self healing.

I will begin the session with a guided meditation to relax the body calm the mind preparing you to receive the sounds and vibrations from instruments played.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat or other soft mat to lie on plus a pillow, blanket and eye mask ( or scarf to cover the eyes ). You may also choose to bring a soft reclining chair if you prefer. Come with an open mind and open heart to receive the sounds of the Ocean drum, Tibetan singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, gongs and chimes.

Please note that these sessions are not suitable if you are in your first trimester of pregnancy or suffer epilepsy, clinical mental health conditions or have implants / metal plates in the body which may be affected by the vibration of the sounds. Seek advice from your doctor first.

To book a space, please message me via my contact form . Cost for this session will be sliding scale £10-20. Further details will be emailed a week before the event.

I look forward to sharing sound energy with you. If you use the contact form, please check your junk folder for my reply if you do not receive a return email within 24 hours.

I hope you can join me

Warmest wishes,

Yinny x