Pneuma - A Breath & Sound Experience

Name: Pneuma - A Breath & Sound Experience
Start: 2024-07-05T19:00:00+09:30
End: 2024-07-05T21:30:00+09:30
Location: Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn, 5062

Schedule

Fri Jul 05 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn, 5062 | Adelaide, SA

Come back to self, through the body, at this Breathwork and Sound Bath experience.
“It was amazing and the effects have definitely been felt today also. I can highly recommend this event �� everybody should experience it ! Thankyou !!” – Tanya
“Both Kym (breathwork) and Chris (harmonics) deliver a 'breath of fresh soul soothing sounds' at these sessions. So glad we went back a second time - and so glad we are going to the Libero session in March. An experience your body, mind and soul will be grateful for.” – Joshua
“It was such a beautiful event, thank you both so much for all you give through this work you do. I have made a big life transition and I feel that both sessions I have attended have helped to provide me with a groundedness, clarity and confidence.” - Mel
Pneuma : nū’mə : breath, spirit, soul.
In ancient Greece pneuma sustained consciousness in the body. It was seen as part of our inborn spirit and something necessary to life.
Join certified Sound Therapist, Chris Toms from Harmonic Essence, and accomplished Breathwork Coach, Kym Burls, for an evening spent reconnecting back to that inborn spirit - of coming back to self.
The program for PNEUMA: Breath + Sound Experience is simple, but the effects are felt deep within the body, long after the last note has been played.
We start the evening with a relaxing guided Breathwork session, to bypass the mental level of consciousness and drop into a deeper state of consciousness, where spirit, soul and self reside. Following this we flow straight into a therapeutic Sound Journey, to relax the body, calm the mind, soothe the soul and step through the door into a deep meditative state.
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Why come along?
Unlike Meditation, which helps us become aware of what’s happening in our minds, both Sound Therapy and Breathwork allow you to disconnect from your mind and instead reconnect with your body. It’s from this place of connection - to our deeper self - that we’re able to heal and grow.
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What are the benefits?
While a Sound Journey and Breathwork are two different practices, they provide several wonderful crossover benefits, to body, mind and soul, including:
- Reduce stress
- Help with depression and anxiety
- Improve pain management
- Improve sleep quality
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Clear and calm the mind
- Help to find purpose
- Create an overall sense of wellbeing
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What to bring:
Wear loose, comfortable clothing
Please bring a yoga mat or camping mat, your favourite blanket/quilt and cushions/pillows
For hydration, bring a water bottle or thermos if you prefer
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What is a Sound Journey (aka Sound Bath)?
A Sound Bath, Sound Meditation or Sound Journey is a sensory audio experience that is hard to describe in words. The sense of calm can be likened to many years of accumulated meditation practice - all at once entering your being. This feeling can remain with you for days or weeks in some instances.
To participate could not be easier. It takes very little effort on the part of the receiver. All that is required is for you to show up and either lie down (most cases) or for some; sit in a meditation posture or even a chair. A series of sounds from multiple large Healing Gongs, precious metal Himalayan Singing Bowls, Healing Drums & Percussion, Heart Warming Vocal Toning and magical Hand Pan, take you on a journey unlike any other. Each experience is unique and there is no previous experience required.
What is the Breathwork?
While the term ‘breathwork’ has become a catch all for many forms of conscious breath practice, Kym believes in being breathing technique agnostic, something which is reflected in the guided breathwork on offer. We will move through different techniques designed to stimulate the nervous system, incorporating everything from slow, rhythmic breathing to superventilation and playing with various breath retentions.
The breathing technique is a more rebalancing/relaxing style, and different to rebirthing/holotropic/conscious connected breathwork.
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About your facilitators:
Chris Toms - Certified Sound Therapist
Chris has been a performing musician for over 30 years and holds a Diploma in Integral Sound Healing - Multi Instrument - Practitioner Level, from the long established Sound Healing Academy in the UK. He is dedicated to creating the most peaceful and healing soundscapes possible, and to create a safe space and deepen the relaxation experience for all he is blessed to work with. www.harmonicessence.com.au
Kym Burls - Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor & Breathwork Coach
Kym is a highly accomplished breathwork coach who’s spent hundreds of hours learning from many of the world's best breathwork mentors and certified in several leading breathing techniques. Kym is passionate about sharing the influence improved breathing can have on our lives. www.kymburls.com
***Spaces for this experience are extremely limited so bookings are essential***
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Note before booking:
Please review the Health Information below prior to booking as tickets are non-refundable.
You may transfer to another person or event if you are not able to attend.
By purchasing a ticket you agree that you have read and accept the contraindications outlined below in the Health Information.
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Health and participation information:
The event is suitable for those aged 18 years and over.
Please let the facilitators know before booking if:
-You are pregnant (not suitable for people in their first trimester), looking to conceive or breastfeeding
-You have any cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, COPD)
-You have epilepsy or recent head injuries
-You have carotid stenosis, cardiac pacemakers, artificial heart valves, or cardiac arrhythmias
-You have a stent, shunt or a deep brain stimulation device (DBS)
-You have been diagnosed with PTSD, clinical depression, bipolar or any serious mental health conditions.
-If you have specific questions relating to your condition, please contact the facilitators beforehand.
*Please be aware there will be some louder sounds and frequencies which may not be enjoyable for some people with sound sensitivities. Please call Chris to run through any concerns.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
All event registrations are non-refundable, except in special circumstances.*
Registrants who do not show up or who cancel forfeit their full fee.
By Approval, a transfer can be applied if notification is received in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the workshop.
Any cancellations within 7 days of the event will not be moved to another event, however you can on-sell or gift your ticket to another person.
All cancellations must be notified in writing.