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Soundbaths in Linthorpe – Middlesbrough
Where: Holy Name of Mary Church Hall, The Avenue, Linthorpe.
When? 7:00-8:00pm, the third week of every month, Wednesday evenings after Dru Yoga (Welcome to attend Yoga before, but optional. Many come after also to enjoy soundbath).
How Much? Investment = £8.00 per session
How to book? Email info@amalateesside.com or text/whatsapp 07774600440
Yoga Nidra & Soundbath in Norton
Where: Glebe Community Centre, Norton
When? 7:00-8:00pm, the third week of every month, Sunday evenings after Dru Yoga (Welcome to attend Yoga before, but optional. Many come after also to enjoy soundbath).
How Much? Investment = £9.00 per session
How to book? Email info@amalateesside.com or text/whatsapp 07774600440
The Art of Yogic Sleep
Experience Deep Relaxation with at AMALAwellness
At AMALAwellness, we are excited to be introducing yoga Nidra, Sound Baths and Sound Therapy sessions to our offerings. Aimee guiding through Yoga Nidra, Louise guiding through Sound Baths . Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, or simply take a moment to reset, sound therapy is a powerful tool for relaxation and holistic well-being.
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra, often called “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation technique that brings you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. Unlike meditation, where you sit upright and focus on the breath, listening or a mantra, Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down, allowing for deep relaxation while maintaining awareness.
Rooted in ancient yogic philosophy and traditions, Yoga Nidra guides you through body awareness, breath control, and visualisations to promote deep relaxation. Studies show that just 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra can be as restorative as several hours of deep sleep.
What is Sound Therapy?
Sound therapy is a deeply meditative experience that uses resonant frequencies from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and tuning forks to promote deep relaxation and overall wellbeing.
The vibrations produced by these instruments work to synchronize brain waves, inducing a state of deep relaxation. These effects are similar to the effects of deep meditation. Sound baths are non-invasive and accessible to everyone, offering an easy and effective way to restore balance to both the mind and body.
The Benefits of Yoga Nidra, Sound Baths and Sound Therapy
- Stress Reduction & Deep Relaxation – The calming frequencies help lower cortisol levels, reducing stress and promoting a sense of inner peace.
- Improved Sleep – Many participants report improved sleep quality after sound therapy sessions, as the soothing vibrations help to calm the nervous system.
- Enhanced Mental Clarity – Sound therapy encourages a meditative state, which can improve focus, clarity, and overall mental well-being.
- Emotional Release & Healing – The vibrational energy can help release emotional blockages, promoting a sense of renewal and balance.
- Pain Relief & Physical Healing – Certain frequencies are believed to help reduce physical discomfort by promoting circulation and relaxation in the body.
Why should we combine Yoga Nidra with a Sound Bath?
Combining Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath can aid and promote deep relaxation, deep meditation and reduce stress and anxiety.
Here’s why combining Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath Therapy works so well as a duo:
1. Amplifies Relaxation & Stress Relief
- Yoga Nidra (deep, guided meditation and relaxation) brings the body into a state between waking and sleeping, helping release stress, anxiety and tension.
- Sound Bath (using instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes) encourages the mind’s brainwaves to slow down, again encouraging the release of stress, anxiety and entering into a deep relaxation.
- Together, they quiet and soothe the nervous system and reduce stress more effectively than either practice alone.
2. Enhances Brainwave States for Deep Healing
- Yoga Nidra guides you into theta and delta brainwaves (states linked to deep meditation, creativity, and subconscious healing).
- Sound frequencies reinforce this by training the brain to stay in those states longer, allowing for deep rest.relaxation and rejuvenation of both body and mind.
3. Boosts Emotional & Energetic Release
- Yoga Nidra helps access the subconscious, where we can positively alter habits.
- Sound vibrations move stagnant energy through the body, allowing us to feel fresh and rejuvenated after a session.
4. Supports a Deeper Meditative Experience
- Sound Baths can be a wonderful tool to make it easier for those who struggle with meditation to enter a meditative state quickly. This works by giving the mind something external to focus on, known as ome-point-focus.
- Yoga Nidra’s structured guidance prevents the mind from wandering, making the experience more immersive.
5. Improves Sleep & Nervous System Regulation
- Both practices activate the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and promoting restful sleep. The parasympathetic nervous system, when switched on, allows us to enter a state of deep rest, meditation and recovery.
- When combined, they can help with promoting good sleep hygiene , anxiety, and chronic stress.
6. Enhances the Body’s Natural Healing Abilities
- Both Sound Bath Therapy and Yoga Nidra directs awareness inward, allowing the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance to be activated.
The Experience – What to expect in a session.
A typical session involves lying down comfortably while being guided through Yoga Nidra, with a sound bath playing after the meditation. This allows the body and mind to completely surrender, leading to a state of deep peace and renewal.
Join Us at AMALAwellness
Aimee, Louise and the team are proud to offer Yoga Nidra, sound baths and sound therapy sessions at AMALAwellness. Whether you’re a seasoned Yoga enthusiast or new to holistic and wellbeing practices, our sessions are designed to be inclusive and beneficial for all.
Our sessions take place in a warm, safe and calming environment, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Simply bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and an open heart, and let the sounds guide you into a state of deep relaxation.
Where to Find Us
Soundbath locations in Teesside, Middlesbrough and Stockton
The 3rd Wednesday of the month:
Holy Name of Mary Church Hall, The Avenue, Linthorpe. TS5 6QT.
7:00pm-8:00pm
The Glebe Community Centre, 7 Hanover Parade, Norton (Opposite Centenary Pub)
You can find our class schedule, book a session, or learn more about our holistic offerings by visiting our website at www.amalateesside.com/timetable or following us on social media.
Experience the transformative power of sound therapy with us at AMALAwellness – your journey to inner harmony starts here!
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