Resilient Soul Wellness

Sound Bath Meditation is a beautiful tool that can help us achieve mental and physical balance. While it has taken several decades to gain acceptance within the medical industry, it is now routinely used to treat a range of conditions which, while not limited to, include depression, stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, self-esteem, and a range of mental and emotional issues.

Scientific studies show sound can change the autonomic, immune, endocrine, and neuropeptide systems. Every atom, molecule, cell, gland, and organ of the human body absorbs and emits sound. The entire body, as well as our brain waves in a relaxed state, vibrates at a fundamental frequency of about eight cycles per second, literally entraining and attuning us to the primary electromagnetic field of the earth itself!

When an organ or body part is healthy, it creates a natural resonant frequency in harmony with the rest of the body. When the vibration of a part of the body is out of balance, we have dis-ease. With dis-ease, a different sound pattern establishes in the affected part of the body; when sound healing projects into the dis-eased areas, balance is restored.

Some other benefits include: –

• Decrease in Heart Rate
• Decrease in respiratory rate
• Decrease blood pressure
• Decrease in oxygen consumption
• Decrease in muscle tension
• A sense of calmness and peacefulness
• Greater clarity of thought
• A significant reduction in the stress and anxiety in life
• A better sleeping pattern
• Increased motivation
• Assistance in the treatment of illness and disease within the body
• A general feeling of overall better health

Your teacher for this event is Cheri Abrams. Cheri has been a Massage Therapist, Educator, and Meditation instructor for over 28 years. She is a Certified Cupping Therapist, Advanced Practitioner in Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Shiatsu, flutist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Martial Artist. She became deeply committed to alternative healing methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, Massage Therapy, and Meditation, which she continues to practice today.

Cost: $20 at door. Convenience fee of 3.75% for noncash transactions.

Wellness Wednesday is a monthly educational wellness presentation covering various holistic wellness topics, techniques, tips, strategies, etc. We begin each meeting with networking- healthy foods/snacks and wine or kombucha (your choice) followed by a 25-35 minute presentation. Each month will have a specific topic we will be covering. We will update this topic in the next week so you know what to expect. We are always open to topics that interest our members so feel free to reach out if there is a topic you’d like us to cover.

Unwind at the end of your week, join us for a calming, slow, and gentle yoga flow for all levels. Rather than cycling through dozens of poses, we may pause in each stretch for a minute of two for a deeper practice. This class adopts the principles of Yin yoga by evoking stillness to tend to your body's connective tissue, such as bones, ligaments, and joints, with a slower cadence. Even for yogis who prefer a faster paced yoga class, adding Relax & Restore to your routine can help energize your body in a different way, to compliment other styles of yoga for a more well-rounded practice. This class is meant to be empowering for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

Yoga is for everyone, and even absolute beginners can enjoy the benefits of intentional stretching, using the chair as our support. Regardless of your age or physical limitations, chair yoga is a gentler way to introduce yoga and breathing techniques to your life. For those who work in a seated position, learning chair yoga poses can help relax tight and stiff muscles. You'll be surprised by how many well-known yoga poses can be adapted with a chair!