Weekly Yoga with Mini-Soundbath

A short video introducing Slow Yoga and what makes it different from other practices.

Scroll down for pregnancy yoga information.

One-to-one Sound Healing sessions

Sound Healing is a powerful therapy that works primarily on one's chakras and energy body, with the vibrations bringing transformation through the physical body as well as all layers of one's multidimensional self. Personal sound healing sessions are a tailored and beautiful experience that powerfully trigger one's relaxation response, countering the symptoms of stress, while helping to balance one's whole being.

Sound therapy techniques are delivered using instruments such as Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, tuning forks. The instruments are played on and around the body. 

The therapy room is situated at Áislann Rann na Feirste (F94TV76). Home visits possible. All enquiries: 0879667142. For best results, its recommended to do three treatments within about six/eight weeks.

Consultation fees: Sessions 1 €55, Session 2 €40, Session 3: €30 (€125/3 sessions)

Please scroll down for aftercare information. 

Contraindications include: Recent Trauma, Metal Implants, Early Pregnancy, Pacemaker or similar, Mental Health Diagnosis.

Sound Baths 

Sound Bath for deep relaxation and healing. Enjoy waves of soothing sound from Gongs, Chimes, Tibetan Singing Bowls and Crystal Bowls. This relaxing "sound bath," may help with fatigue, mood and stress, allowing your mind and body to go towards a deep relaxation response, where your own healing mechanisms are given a chance to work their magic. Featuring healing Solfeggio Frequencies and Planetary tuned instruments. 

€25 (check Facebook page @comhcheol for current event listings) 

Next Soundbath in Áislann Rann na Feirste on Sunday April 6th. Book in advance, to avoid disappointment and text 0879667142 to confirm times. 

When packing for a sound bath :

• Think warmth and comfort. Comfortable clothes, warm socks, cosy blanket/s, hot water bottle?-Bring something padded to lie on. (Folded quilt, sleeping bag, camping mattress or a second yoga mat etc.)
• Consider bringing something to support under your knees. This passively releases the psoas muscles in the low back. (There are bolsters available. Please indicate by text if you want one provided. There is a limited supply so book early o879667I42).
• If you prefer lying in your side ( which is a wonderful way to avoid snoring ), consider bringing ANOTHER PILLOW to place between your knees.
• Arrive in good time so you are well settled before the start. Late arrivals can disturb the event.
• Remember DO NOT BRING YOUR PHONE into the sound bath!

Recent trauma or illness: If you have recently gone through an illness or a particularly traumatic experience, please check in with a professional health provider before receiving any alternative healing treatments.

Drink Water and Rest: Drink plenty of water before and after your sound bath session, and make sure to get plenty of rest afterwards. Hydration helps your body process and integrate the energetic shifts that may have occurred during the session. 

Sound has a profound effect on the water in your body and this cell-deep effect can potentially cause after effects like dizziness, nausea, pain or headaches. These symptoms should dissipate overnight and the newly aligned energy integrate.

Emotional Awareness: Sound healing can lead to cathartic emotional releases. The strong vibrations can unlock pent-up feelings, and provide an avenue for emotional self- awareness, expression and release. Be kind and patient with yourself in the days after your treatment. Allow emotions to pass through in an atmosphere of non-judgement and unconditional love.

Lasting Effects: The effects of a sound treatment typically last for about 12-24 hours meaning that the effects might linger throughout the night, influencing your dreams etc. (Write down whatever emerges!)

Write it down: A sound journey can aid a high level of unconscious processing. It often happens that this can help to bring about moments of clarity. Journaling can help this processing and clarity to emerge.

Grounding: Take time to get grounded after the treatment. (e.g. Get you bare feet on the floor or ground, drink water, play with some gentle movement etc.) Your energy field may well be more open than usual afterwards so be mindful of what you let into your field (e.g. TV or social media feeds). Consider turning off your phone and talking a walk in nature.

Avoid Alcohol or Drugs: Substances can interfere with the energetic shifts and emotional processing that may occur following the session. By maintaining a clear and sober state, you can better integrate the healing effects of sound and stay well connected to your inner processes.

Healing Crisis: If you've ever felt a little funky after a treatment, you may be having a healing crisis; a short worsening of symptoms just after you've begun treatment. The true test, is how you feel once you've emerged on the other side. If it was a healing crisis, your body will feel better.

Be patient and trust your body's innate ability to heal itself. While experiencing symptoms, be gentle with yourself. Simple advice: "Rest, fluids, trust." Get plenty of rest, drink water and find ways to support the body as it undergoes the uncomfortable beginning stage of healing, rather than suppressing or short-circuiting the process. If your symptoms persist past one to three days—reach out for advise. 

Reach out if needed: Sometimes sound can stir up deeper, more negative emotions e.g. sadness, grief, or the resurfacing of traumatic past memories.

All emotions are valid, negative or positive, and it is valuable to embrace these as part of your healing journey. Some of the emotions released could be deep blockages that have been buried for years. If you feel you need support regarding these emotional releases, please reach out to me and I will signpost a professional mental health provider for follow up guidance and support should this be needed.

Why pregnancy yoga?

Yoga is an incredibly powerful tool to help a mother's body comfortably adjust to the accelerated changes experienced during pregnancy, as well as prepare for the physical challenges of the birthing process. Yoga's holistic approach, comprising physical exercises, breathing, meditation and relaxation practices leaves it uniquely placed to nourish both mother and baby's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as they journey towards birthing and beyond.

Breathwork in particular can powerfully centre a mother, and help her to connect to her birthing body, while yoga poses can provide a repetoire of positions for active birthing. By providing a number of gentle but targeted practices, yoga helps a mother to 'come into her body', 'to be lead by her heart' and 'follow her gut', thus opening her to a deep well of intuitive wisdom and mothering instincts that will empower her to actively choose her path through the transformation that is birth. 

Yoga for pregnancy and birth facilitated by Pregnancy/Birth/Postnatal Yoga Instructor Maria Coleman. Learn exercises to strenghten your body and prepare for birth. The yoga practice will be followed by a guided relaxation and sound bath to release fear and visualise your ideal delivery.

Please message/ring Maria on O879667142 to discuss any health challenges you may have, be they pregnancy related otherwise. Pregnancy Yoga one-to-one or small group sessions available in Rann na Feirste, West Donegal (F94TV76)