How to Prepare For A Sound Journey

Here are some Preparation Tips & ways to Enhance your Sound Journey experience!

Below You will find:
1) Preparation before the event
2) What to bring with you
3) Different laying/sitting positions to experience the sound or guided meditation

Before

1) Prep Your Body - These are simply Suggestions that can enhance your experience but are not necessary by any means.

a) Do your best to hydrate your body with plenty of purified water (add electrolytes if feel called - a little sprinkle of sea salt or Himalayan salt is great!).
Why? Water (+ electrolytes found in water) supports energy flow through your body. Sound therapy can help with hydrating your cells and creating oxygen/blood flow, however, the sound can focus on reaching more of your body/mind if your body is already hydrated.

b) IMPORTANT - Do your best to have little to no food at least 1 hour before the event for the best experience. Definitely avoid big meals within an hour of the event start time.
Why? This allows your physical digestion to be at ease, while your body/mind absorb and digest the sound and energy coming through for you.

Bring

2) Suggestions on What to Bring - Non of this is truly necessary, but all of it helps to improve your experience!

It is easier to relax into the sound experience when your human is physically comfortable. Think cozy warm rather than cold. Being cold makes it harder to relax.
If you find hard floors uncomfortable, then bringing a cushioned mat and as many pillows and/or blankets you may need will help.
Some locations have a few mats/props for those that are in need of them.
The YMCA has padded exercise mats. I bring a few blankets.
The Studio @ One Earth has a few yoga mats, bolsters, blankets and yoga blocks.
The Sound Temple has a few padded mats, yoga mats, blankets and a couple bolsters.
The Studio at Atwell in Wolfeboro has a couple gravity chairs and yoga mats.

First things First:
*You just the way you are
*Wear - Comfy/Loose clothing can help to relax the breathing/body/mind.
*Foundation - Yoga mat / something comfy to lay on. Some locations (YMCA, The Studio) have extra yoga mats available. The Studio at Atwell in Wolfeboro has gravity chairs available for those that cannot lay on the floor.
*Joint, Head & Back Support if you feel called to have it - Pillow(s), cushions, yoga blocks, or rolled blankets for under head or knees (helps take pressure off lower back). If you know you are a snorer, raising your head/upper body up at an angle can help minimize the snoring while offering you more oxygen flow.
*Blanket/something warm - have layers in case of fluctuating temperatures. Some locations have extras available.
*Water flask w/drinking water.
**Please avoid sleeping bags or any clothing that make a lot of noise.

Additional:
*Eye mask - Can be as easy as putting a handkerchief or scarf over your eyes. Blocking out the sun/light is a form of Sensory Deprivation that can help take you deeper into the experience by enhancing your other senses.
*Journal for note taking, intention setting, processing your experience, etc. This is actually a powerful practice for better understanding the feelings, visuals, ideas and overall experiences that you have.
*Sacred Objects to re-charge their energy in the sound vibrations (crystals, talismans, wands, jewelry, etc.).

Ideas on How to Lay/Sit Comfortably

3) Create Your Rest Nest - Suggestions & Guidance for 4 different body positions to experience the sound + ways to support your joints. The more comfortable your body is, the more you can surrender and receive.

a) Laying on your back
b) Laying at an angle
c) Laying on your side
d) Sitting up

See pictures below.

Go HERE for guidance - written & a video - on 4 different positions (including positions for those who are pregnant). There are ideas for props that you can find around your house and ways to use them for proper support and comfort.

This is a learning curve. You will know more about what your body requires to feel supported with each experience.