Introduction to Sound Baths
Discover how sound can help you reconnect with the present moment. Using instruments like crystal bowls, chimes, and the ocean drum, Dora demonstrates how to use sound as a way to ease tension, regulate the nervous system, and bring the mind and body back into balance.
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(gentle music) Hi, and welcome to the Sound Bath series. So sound is a powerful tool that can guide us back to our bodies, our breath, and our surroundings. Fun fact, when I first started to practice meditation, I practiced by listening to instrumentals of hip hop music and lo-fi jazz, and I didn't know it back then, but what was happening was I was trying to sync my breath with the rhythm of the music. And now I know, after many years of practice, that our bodies are wired for sound. So that means that our nervous system is able to detect whether we are safe or in danger based on what we can hear. And don't worry if you've never done this before, I'll be guiding you throughout this entire practice. The only invitation I have for you is to approach this with a sense of curiosity and beginner's mind. You can do this sitting upright, lying down, eyes open or closed. The practice is yours. Again, this is not about how we're listening, but more about how we feel. So when you're ready, settle in and let's begin....
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Andy PuddicomeHeadspace Co-founderMore about AndyA former Buddhist monk, Andy has guided people in meditation and mindfulness for 20 years. In his mission to make these practices accessible to all, he co-created the Headspace app in 2010.
Eve Lewis PrietoHeadspace Director of MeditationMore about EveEve is a mindfulness teacher, overseeing Headspace’s meditation curriculum. She is passionate about sharing meditation to help others feel less stressed and experience more compassion in their lives.
Dora KamauMeditation TeacherMore about DoraAs a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
Kessonga GiscombeMeditation TeacherMore about KessongaKessonga has been an acupuncturists, therapist, and meditation teacher, working to bring mindfulness to the diverse populations of the world.
Rosie AcostaMeditation TeacherMore about RosieRosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love.
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