Sound Bath Meditation is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic singing bowls and gong instruments to bring about healing, relaxation, stress and tension relief. This practice is also sometimes referred to as a “sound bath” because participants are “bathed” in meditation sound waves, vibrations and healing frequencies. Testimonials from recent participants of Gong Meditation at the BLOOM Transformation Center: "This is the lowest my heart rate has been in months." "My panic attacks were completely gone after 3 sessions." "My pain is gone, and I'm always in some type of pain." "I've never been able to meditate, but was able to go deeper today than I've ever been." "The clarity of thought I leave with is indescribable." Instantly transcend with soothing sounds and a healing environment that our center offers. Better Health, Physically and Emotionally! The benefits of traditional meditation is well-documented, however the western world is just now discovering and taking advantage of gong meditation/sound therapy which has been around for thousands of years. In 2013 for the first time, the American Heart Association concluded that meditation was shown to be effective in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Sound Healing Meditation is unique in the ease at which individuals achieve a meditative state. With traditional meditation, individuals often report difficulty in “learning” how to meditate and eventually abandon the practice out of frustration. Sound Healing meditation participants are amazed at how effortlessly and passively they can achieve a deep meditative state. All they have to do is show up and allow the healing frequencies from the sound instruments to do all the work! There is no learning involved and the benefits are immediate. Participants report everything from improved sleep, reduction in pain, better focus, heightened relaxation, improved relationships and much more. Sound Healing benefits Sound therapy has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, enthusiasts believe that sound baths can help reduce stress and liberate emotional blockages. Scientific evidence suggests that certain forms of sound therapy prompt damaged human DNA strands to repair themselves. Sound therapy has long been used to manage a broad range of health conditions while promoting creativity and relaxation. The treatments are based on the understanding that all forms of matter – including our body’s cells – vibrate at different frequencies. Factors such as stress, depression and disease cause cells and organs within our bodies to vibrate at non-optimal frequencies. Sound Healing Meditation assists in restoring the body and mind to it’s optimal state of wellness. ***For individuals with pacemakers and other medical devices that generate electrical impulses. Please get medical clearance from your physician prior to attending a Sound Healing class to ensure the sound frequencies/vibrations will not interfere with your device. ***Please be advised our doors open 20 minutes prior to class start time. We kindly ask that you arrive prior to the class start time. Out of respect our customers, and to honor the integrity of our classes & customer experience, no admission will be granted to our studio after class start time. Any missed classes can be made-up within 30 days. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you.