Sound and Movement Therapy

During a typical session the facilitator begins with a short visualisation to begin the session. Whilst laying on a yoga mat, participants are invited to reflect on any connections between symptoms they are experiencing and/or something that’s holding them back in their life. The facilitator will then begin to play a drum, gently supporting group members with rhythm. No-one is expected to move in any particular way, movement is spontaneous and intuitive so there are no special movements that one needs to do.

Following the drum and movement journey which is similar to trance dance (an approach that has been used for thousands of years to help people to enter an altered state or meditative state), the facilitator will gently begin to play the gong, leading the group into a different ‘sonic room’. Although physically everyone stays in the same room, the gong has a different effect on mind, body and emotions so it feels like entering into a different space. Certain playing techniques are then used to enable people to go deeper, and it is then that tensions may release, cortisol and adrenaline may reduce, then dopamine and oxytocin may increase. This process has a potentially beneficial effect on the immune system as well as overall health and wellbeing.

Following the gong therapy part of the session, the group then moves into the ‘crystal room’ where gentle enveloping tones of the crystal bowls allow a deep softening to take place, gently melting away tension and anxiety and allowing insights and inspirations to arise. This part of the session can be profoundly and deeply relaxing whilst also having the potential to be personally revealing. The session ends with everyone laying back down on their yoga mat and relaxing whilst being taken through a final visualisation exercise.

BAST method sessions are being utilised in the following areas

  • Complementary Healthcare

  • Intergrative Healthcare

  • Mental Health

  • Youth Groups

  • Parkinsons, ME, MS Care

  • Dementia Care

  • Cancer Care

  • Nursing Homes

  • Hospices

  • Hospitals

  • ME, Fibromyalgia, MS, CFS Care

  • MS, Dementia and Cancer Care

  • Education

  • Personal Development Centres

  • Spiritual and Holistic Centres

  • Corporate Organisations

The SAMT approach allows people to dialogue deeply with themselves through breath and body awareness, mindfulness and reflective practice. Sound therapy instruments and techniques allow people to go deeper and support physical, emotional and mental release.

These sessions are beneficial if you are feeling you are on the treadmill of life and getting nowhere fast. This could be for many different reasons stemming from, emotional, physical, and mental blocks that dis-empower us and which may contribute to the ill health you may be suffering from right now.

These sessions are not only great just for relaxation and getting your body to move in an intuitive way but they can have an additional Therapeutic element added in that takes the benefits to another level.

The following list is not exhaustive and are some ailments that participants have attended a SAMT session with and who have benefitted from relief of symptoms thereafter:

  • Chronic Pain, CFS, ME, Fibromyalgia,MS

  • Stress

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Insomnia

  • Panic Attacks

  • The Inability to Control Emotions

  • Muscle Tension

  • Hormone imbalance

  • ADHD

Using SAMT techniques helps you work towards release through gentle movement as your body dictates to the sounds of scientifically researched methods using drum, gong and crystal bowls.

How many times have you noticed physical tension and felt that it was “stuck”, but you were not sure how to release it?

Lorna RW

The sessions I attended with Angela have been thought provoking and enlightening. I did not have a great understanding about the relationship with sound and how that resonates in the body to assist with healing. I have had some profound emotional shifts (which was not expected when attending the sound and movement therapy session. It felt very primal, I had no control over the emotions released, they just came. This left me feeling at peace and has helped with a. heart problem I have been diagnosed with. Since attending the sessions I have not had an episode! I would highly recommend Angela as a teacher and a therapist her sessions were inclusive, supportive and professional.“

What does a typical session look like?

Sampler video of the instruments used in a live session and the participants movement section.

For confidentiality purposes, the reflection process is not recorded .

Sharon G

“I have struggled with Chronic lower back pain for approximately 7 years. After attending the Sound Therapy Healing Sessions my pain has significantly reduced by 60% and by applying the techniques and advice given it has had a positive impact on my overall wellbeing.”

Such an amazing session, at the end of it my pain had dissipated and I felt more comfortable than I had in a long time. Thank you Ange

For a free 20 minute consultation contact me here x Angela

Shan T Thank you Angela for the wonderful sound therapy sessions. You created a warm, safe environment that encouraged people to share their thoughts and problems. On a personal note I was amazed and sometimes rather taken aback by the depth of emotion I experienced, I didn’t realise that I was keeping so much in and living my life largely to other peoples expectations - or what I thought they were. I feel able to move on now with confidence and conviction but most of all taking responsibility for misses and how to work through them. Thank you once again .  

Contraindications

If you are pregnant (1st Trimester), epileptic, had a recent operation, metal plates in the body, suffered a stroke, have a serious mental health diagnosis, or have any medical complaint that you may feel I need to consider please let me know so I can assess your needs or suitability for a soundbath or if in doubt seek advice from your GP before booking.

Prices depend on amount of people in the Group, travel, hire of room, any overnight costs and start at £150.00 per 1.45 hour session.

What clients are saying about Sound and Movement Therapy.