Author: laurenkate

What to expect when you book a Sound Massage with Lauren –

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From the moment you enter the wellness room, you are welcomed into a calm, safe space where you can feel nurtured, heard, and deeply cared for. We begin with a gentle conversation about what has brought you to sound massage, checking in with your body and energy levels so the session can be intuitively tailored for your greatest benefit.

Once you are comfortably settled on the table, the specially designed Peter Hess® singing bowls are first introduced by being softly activated in the space around you. Their vibrations begin to fill the room, inviting your body to relax and receive.

The bowls are then placed on your fully clothed body in specific positions, allowing long-lasting, gentle vibrations to travel directly through the body. As these vibrations move through you, the nervous system naturally shifts from a sympathetic state (fight, flight, freeze) into the parasympathetic state (rest, awareness, calm). You may notice your breath slowing, muscles softening, and a deep sense of ease—some people drift in and out of sleep.

The bowls are played on and around your body for approximately 40–45 minutes. The session concludes with the largest bowl activated at your feet for grounding, followed by the delicate sound of a zen bell above your head to gently reawaken you.

You are then given time to slowly reconnect with your surroundings, enjoying a cup of herbal tea or water. This unique, non-invasive experience supports deep relaxation, self-regulation, and a heightened sense of awareness.

I’m currently working in the TribeSix Wellness space in Tyabb one day each month, click here to get in touch or call/message 0412 762 274 to make a booking.

Lauren @ Nourishing Harmony.

Why is a Peter Hess® Sound Massage so gentle?

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When the specifically designed Peter Hess® therapeutic bowls are placed onto the body, a gentle activation producing a soft ringing sound is all that is needed for the vibrations to be felt within.

Peter says it’s often the softest vibrations (those that are barely audible) that have the greatest benefit.

This is because human bodies are made up of between 50 – 75% water, and vibration moves up to four times faster through water than it does through air.  

Look at this video of a rock dropping into water. Watch how the vibrations move through the water, and notice the length of time they last.  

Now imagine this inside your body – If we activate the bowls harshly so the auditory sound is loud, the vibrations would be too extreme and the system can be overwhelmed.

Those of us who are trained in the Peter Hess® method have learnt the ‘less is more’ approach and understand how to activate the bowls in such a way that the system feels relaxed and rejuvenated.   

If you would like to try a Peter Hess® Sound Massage for yourself, let me know.  

My last two sound massage days for 2022 are Friday October 21 & Friday November 25, in Somerville.  

Lauren.

Children connecting with the elements…

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Have you ever observed a child in nature?

They dig in the earth, move with the wind, frolic in the Sun and splash in any water source available.

They are naturally connecting with the elements, and almost always happy when doing so.

Whenever I run a relaxation session with children I always incorporate language of the elements –

Feel the ground beneath you, breathe in the fresh air, feel the warmth, notice the flow.

This is a reminder of that innate connection that they already have.

When we bring awareness to the healing vibrations that nature provides, we equip children with calming strategies that are available for them to use each and every day.

Here is a relaxation I’ve designed specifically for children, bringing awareness to the healing vibrations of nature.

I hope this brings some calm into your children’s day.

Lauren @ Nourishing Harmony.

Gearing up for a new year of sound.

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A favourite quote of mine is “An empty lantern provides no light.  Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.”

It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been affected by the events of 2020, and I have definitely had my own challenges to manage.  Therefore Nourishing Harmony took a little break, enabling me to focus on my own self-care. 

After my time out I am now feeling re-energised and excited to tell you that as we reach the end of this crazy year, I am ready to get the ball rolling once more.   I’m even increasing to two sound bath events per month!

A huge, heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you for your patience and supportive energy, and I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the Nourishing Harmony community again in the New Year.

2021 Sound Bath dates to start the New Year with some soothing vibrations –

Thursday 14th January – Baxter Community Hall

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Wednesday 27th January – Liefde Wellness Centre, Seaford

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Thursday 11th February – Baxter Community Hall

Tickets available soon.

Wednesday 24th February – Liefde Wellness Centre, Seaford

Tickets available soon.

More dates will be released early 2021.

Lauren, Nourishing Harmony.

Sunday’s mini sound break – Hope.

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The final mini sound break in this series.
Sunday’s intention is ‘hope’.
29th March, 2020.

Sunday’s mini sound break has the intention ‘hope’.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu.

You might like to use this as today’s affirmation.

When hope is lost, we cannot move forward, so it’s important we find something to be hopeful about.

  • If we’re feeling overwhelmed, we can bring our awareness into the here and now to reduce anxiety and remind ourselves there is hope all around us –

Sit with the sun on your face,

Listen to the sounds of nature – the birds, water flowing, cicadas chirping,

Watch children play with their innocence shining bright,

Find something that makes us laugh with family and friends,

Feel the breath as it flows in and out of the body,

Watch the Sunset, knowing that tomorrow can bring new possibilities.

This is the final mini sound break for now, I hope they have been able to bring you some calm.

They will be here whenever you need a little help bringing awareness back to the present, or if you wish to reflect upon any of the specific intentions with the sounds to guide you.

Wishing you all health and wellness.

Lauren.