Frequently Asked Questions

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Imagine stepping into a sacred space of relaxation, where comfort is at the heart of the experience, like the ultimate slumber party for your soul!

To make sure you're extra comfortable, bring along a yoga mat and a soft blanket. For added coziness, you may want to include a small pillow, an eye mask, a bolster, and a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout your journey. And, if you’d like to capture any creative insights or moments of clarity that arise, a journal can be a wonderful companion to reflect on your experience.

Settle in, let go of the world outside, and prepare to receive the healing magic of sound. This is your time to rest, relax, and renew in the most nurturing way possible.

A typical sound journey lasts between 75 to 90 minutes, though the experience may extend depending on the event. During this time, there are intentional moments of silence-before, during, and after the sound journey. It is within these spaces of stillness, in between the waves of sound, that you may experience profound expansion and inner awakening.

I will guide you through the experience and let you know when the sound journey is complete, so you can simply relax and allow the healing to unfold without any need for guesswork.

Feel free to gently shift from side to side or even lie on your stomach if that’s more comfortable. Many regular sound journey participants enjoy receiving the vibrations through their back, especially near the energy centers (chakras), where the sound waves can deeply resonate.

The sounds and tones are omni-directional, moving through space and resonating within your body. Often, the sounds may feel louder at a distance, creating an expansive experience that envelops you.

As you relax, the sound waves from the instruments gently penetrate your physical body, shifting the vibration of every cell. This process is known as sympathetic resonance, where the sound vibration aligns and harmonizes the body’s energy systems, bringing balance where there was once disharmony. With the focused attention on sacred sound, deeper states of meditation can be effortlessly reached.

Throughout the sound journey, you may experience visions of colors, receive new insights, inspiration, or simply sink into deeply restorative rest. I encourage you to jot down anything that arises during this time. In my experience, when inspiration or insight comes during a sound journey, it’s always 100% aligned with your highest path, trust it and follow through!

Sound waves work by shifting the energy within, harmonizing it through the entrainment of vibration. Instruments like crystal singing bowls and gongs are particularly effective, resonating at higher vibrational frequencies even at low volumes and tones, allowing deep healing and balance to take place.

After the sound journey, you may notice a heightened sensitivity to sound and light, which can last for hours or, in some cases, even a couple of days. This lingering sensitivity is a beautiful reminder of the profound shifts that have taken place within your body and energy system.

Ideally, you’ll want to remain alert and awake throughout the journey, much like a meditation practice.

While receiving sacred sound is deeply restorative and relaxing, you may find yourself drifting into that space between wakefulness and the edge of sleep. This is a natural part of the process and allows the sound vibrations to work their magic.

A key part of my work is to help facilitate a shift in brainwave states. When you first arrive, you’re typically in an alert, active state, which correlates with Beta brainwaves.

The goal of the sound journey is to guide the brain into Alpha and Theta brainwave states, where deep relaxation, healing, and restoration can take place.

I encourage you to stay awake if you can, as it helps you stay present with the experience. However, if you do happen to fall asleep, rest assured that you will still receive all the benefits of the sound journey.

If you have a tendency to snore, I recommend lying on your side to ensure a more comfortable experience for both you and others around you.

During a sound journey, it’s possible that you may experience subtle discomfort, emotions, or thoughts arising unexpectedly. Please don’t worry, this is often a sign that the sound is working deeply within you, creating space for transformation.

Recent research shows that memory and trauma are stored within our cells. As you immerse yourself in the sound journey, what has been stored in your body can begin to release through the process of organized entrainment, the harmonious alignment of sound vibration with your energy systems.

Healing often requires us to revisit old wounds, but this time with new eyes, through a lens of acceptance, love, compassion, and forgiveness. As I like to say, “What’s coming, is going.” If something uncomfortable arises, simply observe it without judgment and allow it to pass. Release it, and let it go. It’s that simple.

The sound vibration works by moving energy through your body, harmonizing areas where energy may be blocked, and engaging your body’s innate intelligence to facilitate healing.

My work is to intuitively create and hold a sacred space, allowing your natural healing intelligence to arise, fostering self-healing in its purest form.

I exclusively work with Crystal Tones® Alchemy Singing Bowls®, which are crafted from pure quartz and infused with other precious gems and minerals. Our entire human body is crystalline in nature, right down to our DNA, and it responds to the powerful frequencies of quartz crystal. When combined with these other elements, these exquisite bowls produce not only stunning visual beauty but also rich, resonant tones that deeply harmonize with our bodies and spirits.

I primarily work with planetary gongs, which are tuned to the frequencies of the celestial bodies in our solar system. These remarkable sounds are made audible thanks to the groundbreaking work of Hans Cousto, author of The Cosmic Octave.

I offer a selection of planetary gongs, including those attuned to Mars, Mercury, Aquarius, and the *Platonic Year.

*The Platonic Year refers to the time it takes for Earth's axis - the line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, to complete one full precession, or cycle of the equinoxes. This takes approximately 25,800 to 26,000 years, marking a vast, deep cosmic cycle.

In addition to crystal singing bowls and gongs, I incorporate a variety of other sacred instruments into my sound journeys to enhance the experience. These include Chakra Sonic Energy Singing Bowls, chimes, bells, the Quartzophone®, drums, wind gong, tuning forks, and more.

Each instrument plays a unique role in creating a rich, multi-layered soundscape, guiding you deeper into relaxation and healing.

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