Mindfulness Classes, Sound Baths and Retreats
Join a mindfulness class, sound bath, or retreat and begin your journey to a better, more mindful you.
8 week MBSR Programme – online
Our 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) is currently on hold. Further information and dates will be announced in due course.
Mindfulness Retreats
Join one of mindfulness retreats and pave the way to happiness, fulfilment, and a life free from anxiety.
Three Day Mindfulness & Sound Relaxation Retreat in Yorkshire Moors
Church Houses, Farndale, North Yorkshire Moors
10, 11, 12 May 2024 – sold out
6, 7, 8 September 2024 – places available
£225.00 pp
Give your mind and body a rest, leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in Mindfulness Meditation and Sound Relaxation for 3 days amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Three Day Mindfulness & Sound Relaxation Retreat in stunning Mongolian Yurt
Millview Glamping, Newton, Nottinghamshire
From 12.30 Friday 20 Sept to Sunday 22 Sept 2024
£225.00 pp
Evening & Day Time Sound Baths at East Bridgford, Nottingham
Evening Sound Baths
Runs 6.45pm – 8.15pm (arrive 6.20 to 6.30)
25 Apr, 25 July, 29 Aug, 31 Oct
Afternoon Sound Baths
Runs 2.00pm – 3.30pm (Arrive 1.40pm)
Sun 14 Apr, Sun 21 July
£20 pp
A beautiful newly designed & built private sound & meditation space at my dwelling in East Bridgford, Nottingham. Calm dimmed lighting, under floor heating, aroma of essential oils, comfortable cushioned mats to lie on (or seating if you prefer). Court yard with water feature. Superb sound acoustics. Limited to 10 people.. Address will be provided on booking. Easy to find, plenty of parking.
Newton, Nottingham
Tuesday 23 May 2024 and 27 June 2024
6.30pm – 8.30pm
(Arrive from 6pm for drinks, nibbles, relax in the hammocks, explore the glamping pods & stroll around the grounds)
£25 pp
A beautiful evening sound bath with Himalayan Singing Bowls, Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls,, Chinese Gongs, Pentatonic Chimes, Koshi Chimes, Shruti Box, Deep Frame vibrational drums & more. Background meditative music plus the sound of birds & nature in this amazing countryside space that comes alive in the Spring. Just delightful!
One Day Mindfulness & Sound Relaxation Retreat in East Bridgford, Nottingham
6 July 9.30am – 5.00pm
27 July 9.30am – 5.00pm
12 Oct 9.30am – 5.00pm
27 Oct 9.30am – 5.00pm
This is an extended day of relaxation & physical & mental well-being with Mindfulness teachings, meditations, several sound baths with beautiful sonic instruments including Himalayan Singing Bowls, Crystal Bowls, ancient Chinese Gongs, Koshi Chimes & more. It’s a space to unplug and immerse yourself in a truly relaxing & inspirational environment that will generates a feeling of greater health & well being.
Rest during breaks by the water feature, or in our meditation area, sun room or on the patio. You will feel nurtured & re-energised.
Sound Baths
A sound bath is a type of meditation which involves lying down (or being seated in a reclining position if preferred) where a trained ‘Sound Practitioner’ uses one or several instruments to create soothing, nurturing and relaxing vibrations.
Studies show that these vibrations can resonate with the energy waves in our bodies and this can lead to a deeper state of contemplation and relaxation, shutting off your body’s fight-or-flight reflex.
The waves of beautiful sound created from Himalyan Singing Bowls, pure Quartz Crystal Bowls, gongs, chimes, native American flutes, frame drums and percussion instruments may help with stress, fatigue and depression symptoms.
Some studies suggest that as stress is linked with other conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, engaging in sound baths may prove to reduce the risk of chronic conditions as well as improve your mood and release headaches and tension in your body
Sound healing has been applied in natural medicine by many cultures for thousands of years. It is a truly beautiful experience that can leave you feeling refreshed, energised and deeply relaxed and calm.
Group Sound Relaxation
Typically, a group sound relaxation session will last 75 minutes– with a little time afterwards for reflection. It involves lying down on a yoga mat (or seated in a reclining position if preferred), & making yourself comfortable, snuggled under a warm blanket with a cushion under your head and eye mask to reduce light. You will relax to the sound of various instruments being played with a small group of around 8 – 10 people.
The session usually begins with a short introduction including the science behind sound relaxation, some ‘after care’ guidance and an explanation of what to expect during the session. This is followed by a meditation to calm down your busy ‘monkey mind’ and then the beautiful sound experience begins.
A few days before the session you will receive re-confirmation of your place and a short list of things to bring with you.
If you have any queries at all please email ann@ourmindsatwork.co.uk
NB most of our 1 day and 3 day Mindfulness Retreat include several sound bath sessions, so please do explore our retreats and what they offer.
Book here for Sound Relaxation in Newark, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.
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Choice.
"Between the stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom. "
Viktor Frankl
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