Sound Healing
At Gongs of Grace, Ali works intuitively and skilfully with gongs, singing bowls, chimes, percussion and other resonant instruments, creating rich layers of sound and vibration that become an experience of being immersed in sound rather than simply listening to it. Her sessions are carefully crafted to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, meditation and personal reflection, while allowing each participant to experience the journey in their own unique way.
The Sound Healing Journey
Arrival
It's a soft landing - into the space from the outside world. You'll set up your mat and blankets when you arrive, ensure your phone is turned off, and give yourself permission to be fully present.
This is the transition from doing to being. In these moments, remember there is nowhere else you need to be and nothing you need to achieve. All you need to do is lie down and receive.
What To Bring:
Experience
During a sound bath there will be moments of silence because it's in the silence where the integration of transformation takes place.
Firstly, a guided meditation brings a grounding sense of presence. Then, starting with gentle sounds gives the body time to truly arrive and be open to receive. You may still be aware of yourself and the room, but as the soundscape builds, your attention will gradually move away from the outside world.
Each sound wave passing through takes you deeper into a restorative state of relaxation which can lead to a wide range of experiences. The beauty of this practice is that no two experiences will be alike. Come with an open mind, a little curiosity, and trust in yourself. Leave all expectations at the door and surrender to the vibrations of the present moment.
The greatest transformation comes when we can accept everything as it is, without resistance, leading into a deeper experience of love.
Frequency and the Body
Sounds will become fuller, lingering a little longer as they're layered with the next frequencies. Each instrument has a different vibrational frequency, as does everything on the Earth. Physics tells us that molecules have a vibrational frequency, which move faster through liquid. As the human body is largely made up of water, we feel frequency through every cell. During a gong bath layers of frequencies and overtones move through the space and are experienced not only through hearing, but a sensation within the body.
It is also understood that the chakras (energy centres) in the body have specific frequencies when vibrating at their natural and balanced state. During your session, your body will naturally resonate with the sounds played, restoring healthy vibrational frequencies all throughout the body.
Brainwaves
Cell Repair
Stress Hormones
Soothing sounds help the brain relax into Alpha and Theta brainwaves, the thinking mind begins to quiet.
As your mind relaxes, so does the body's "fight or flight" response. The stress hormone cortisol lowers, slowing down your heart rate, breathing and blood pressure.
Deeper, slower breathing will increase oxygen levels to your brain and body, supporting the body's natural functions.
Back in the Room
Gradually the sounds will quieten into silence. You will be guided and grounded back into the space. You may experience a difference between how you felt at the start to how you feel at the end.
The frequencies may stay with you for days, or even weeks after you've experienced sound healing. Because frequency is felt on a cellular level, its important to drink plenty of water, eat nutritional food, connect to nature and be gentle with yourself. Work with your body to get the most from your sound healing journey.
"Sound is the medicine of the future."
Edgar Cayce
"An absolutely beautiful experience. Ali plays the instruments so well, I left feeling lighter, the daily frustrations gone & with an amazing sense of inner peace & calm. I will definitely be back again."
-Teya
"The experience of the gong bath with Alison was very powerful and deeply relaxing. She made the whole experience very safe, clear regarding communication, and nourishing. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to do it again."
- Peter
"Amazing control, pressure, sensitivity, intuition, arc structure, tonal awareness, masterful expression. So amazing, thanks Ali."
- Joe