Intention Setting and Post Care Information

Harnessing the Power of Intention in Sound Healing

At the beginning of each sound healing session, I set an intention that guides the energy and focus of the experience.

This intentional practice is deeply rooted in both tradition and science. Setting an intention helps to align the healer’s energy with the client’s needs, creating a focused space for transformation. Scientific research supports the idea that intention and focused thought can influence physiological processes, including brainwave patterns, heart rate, and the body’s stress response. This enhances the effectiveness of the healing session, allowing the body to shift into a more relaxed and receptive state, governed by the parasympathetic nervous system.

Additionally, I encourage my clients to set their own intentions at the start of the session. When you set a clear intention, you align your mind, body, and spirit with the healing frequencies of the sound. Studies have found that intention-setting can engage the brain’s prefrontal cortex, improving focus and allowing for a deeper and more transformative experience. By consciously inviting healing and clarity into the session, you actively participate in your own journey of well-being and renewal.

Whether you’re seeking emotional release, spiritual growth, or physical healing, setting an intention strengthens the healing power of sound and opens the door to profound transformation.

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Restore & Rebalance: Post-Session Guidance

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After Care Guidance

The benefits of a sound healing session can extend beyond the session itself, and implementing thoughtful aftercare practices can enhance the experience and promote further healing. The following guidelines provide a science-based approach to post-session self-care to help you integrate the shifts and transformations you may have experienced.

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6 Essential Aftercare Tips for Deepening Your Sound Healing Experience

Journaling

Journaling after a sound healing session is an effective way to process emotions, thoughts, and sensations that may have surfaced. Research shows that expressive writing can improve mental well-being by reducing stress and allowing for emotional processing. Writing down your experiences can help solidify the energetic shifts and bring clarity to any insights received during the session. Journaling may also serve as a reflection tool to track progress in your healing journey over time.

Meditation

Following up your sound healing session with meditation allows you to anchor the feelings of peace and clarity you’ve experienced. Meditation has been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and enhance emotional regulation. In a state of relaxation, your body can better integrate the vibrational shifts triggered by the sound bath, leading to long-term emotional and physical benefits. Meditating for even 10-15 minutes can significantly enhance the healing process by promoting mindfulness and awareness.

Grounding

Grounding, or earthing, is the practice of physically connecting with the earth, such as walking barefoot on grass or soil. This practice helps balance your body’s electrical energy. Scientific studies suggest that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and enhance the body's ability to heal by restoring the body's natural electrical state. Post-session grounding helps you connect more deeply with your body and the earth, anchoring the energies stirred up during sound healing.

Drinking Herbal Tea

Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger can help further relax the body and support digestion, which may have been activated during the session. Chamomile tea, in particular, is known for its calming effects on the nervous system, while ginger and peppermint help soothe the digestive system, which often responds to energetic shifts in the body. Additionally, herbal teas are hydrating, which is essential to support detoxification after a session.

Bathing in Epsom Salt Bath

Taking a warm bath with Epsom salt or Dead Sea salt infused with chamomile or lavender essential oils can help further relax the body and mind. Epsom salt is rich in magnesium, which has been shown to relieve muscle tension and support relaxation by promoting the production of serotonin in the brain. Dead Sea salt, known for its mineral content, may help detoxify the skin and improve circulation.

Lavender and chamomile essential oils are renowned for their calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Research indicates that lavender can reduce stress and anxiety levels, while chamomile can promote a state of calmness, making this combination ideal for grounding after a sound healing session.

Increasing Water Intake

Hydration is key to supporting your body’s detoxification process after sound healing. Sound vibrations work at a cellular level, and drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins that may have been dislodged during the session. Staying hydrated also ensures your muscles and tissues remain flexible and capable of processing the shifts in energy more efficiently. Research shows that proper hydration can improve cognitive function, mood, and overall physical performance.

By incorporating these aftercare practices, you help your body and mind fully integrate the therapeutic effects of sound healing, leading to enhanced physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

Harmonizing Your Experience:
Bach Flower Essences After Private Sessions

Bach Flower Remedies, developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, are a system of natural remedies designed to address emotional imbalances and promote holistic wellbeing. Dr. Bach believed that emotional disharmony was the root cause of many physical ailments and sought to create a gentle yet effective method for restoring emotional balance. The remedies are derived from various flowers and plants, each chosen for its specific ability to address different emotional states and tendencies. These remedies offer a gentle yet powerful approach to emotional healing by working on the subtle energies of the body and mind. They are believed to help alleviate negative emotions such as fear, uncertainty, despair, and loneliness, allowing one to experience greater emotional resilience and inner peace. By addressing the underlying emotional causes of distress, Bach Flower Remedies can help individuals cultivate a deeper understanding of their feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms. The remedies work on the principle that emotional imbalances can manifest as physical symptoms if left unaddressed. By restoring emotional equilibrium, Bach Flower Remedies aim to prevent the progression of emotional turmoil into physical illness. They are typically taken orally in dilute form and are safe for people of all ages, including children and pets. The remedies are selected based on an individual's emotional state rather than the specific symptoms they exhibit, making them a highly personalized form of healing that considers the unique needs of each person. Overall, Bach Flower Remedies offer a gentle and non-invasive way to support emotional well-being, promoting harmony between mind, body, and spirit. After your session you will be provided with an intuitively selected Bach Flower Remedy Mixture. The mixture may be composed of up to 7 essences, which are preserved with a trance amount of Brandy, and mixed with spring water. Frequency not quantity is important. Take 4 drops 4 times a day until finished.*** No contraindications ***

38 BACH FLOWER REMEDIES

There are 38 Bach Flower Remedies. I have listed a few of the negative feelings they represent and the positive effects they aim to promote:

Agrimony - Negative Feeling: Mental torture, hidden worries | Positive Effect: Inner peace, honesty

Aspen - Negative Feeling: Apprehension, unknown fears | Positive Effect: Inner security, trust

Beech - Negative Feeling: Intolerance, criticism | Positive Effect: Tolerance, understanding

Centaury - Negative Feeling: Weak-willed, subservient | Positive Effect: Assertiveness, independence

Cerato - Negative Feeling: Lack of trust in one's own decisions | Positive Effect: Self-trust, certainty

Cherry Plum - Negative Feeling: Fear of losing control, irrational t houghts | Positive Effect: Inner calm, rationality

Chestnut Bud - Negative Feeling: Failure to learn from past mistakes | Positive Effect: Learning from experience, observation

Chicory - Negative Feeling: Over-possessive, selfish love | Positive Effect: Unconditional love, selflessness

Clematis - Negative Feeling: Dreaminess, lack of interest in the present | Positive Effect: Focus, groundedness

Crab Apple - Negative Feeling: Self-disgust, cleanliness | Positive Effect: Purity, acceptance

Elm - Negative Feeling: Overwhelmed by responsibility | Positive Effect: Confidence, capability

Gentian - Negative Feeling: Discouragement, skepticism | Positive Effect: Faith, resilience

Gorse - Negative Feeling: Hopelessness, despair | Positive Effect: Hope, optimism

Heather - Negative Feeling: Self-centeredness, need for attention | Positive Effect: Empathy, understanding

Holly - Negative Feeling: Hatred, envy, jealousy | Positive Effect: Love, compassion

Honeysuckle - Negative Feeling: Dwelling on past events, nostalgia | Positive Effect: Living in the present, forward-looking

Hornbeam - Negative Feeling: Mental fatigue, Monday morning feeling | Positive Effect: Mental vitality, enthusiasm

Impatiens - Negative Feeling: Impatience, irritability | Positive Effect: Patience, tolerance

Larch - Negative Feeling: Lack of confidence, fear of failure | Positive Effect: Confidence, self-assurance

Mimulus - Negative Feeling: Known fears, shyness | Positive Effect: Courage, bravery

Mustard - Negative Feeling: Depression without reason | Positive Effect: Lightness, joy

Oak - Negative Feeling: Exhaustion, overwork | Positive Effect: Strength, resilience

Olive - Negative Feeling: Mental and physical exhaustion | Positive Effect: Restoration, vitality

Pine - Negative Feeling: Guilt, self-blame | Positive Effect: Self-acceptance, forgiveness

Red Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Over-concern for others | Positive Effect: Trust, reassurance

Rock Rose - Negative Feeling: Extreme terror, panic | Positive Effect: Courage, calmness

Rock Water - Negative Feeling: Self-repression, rigidity | Positive Effect: Flexibility, openness

Scleranthus - Negative Feeling: Indecision, fluctuation | Positive Effect: Balance, decisiveness

Star of Bethlehem - Negative Feeling: Shock, trauma | Positive Effect: Comfort, healing

Sweet Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Extreme mental anguish | Positive Effect: Serenity, inner strength

Vervain - Negative Feeling: Over-enthusiasm, fanaticism | Positive Effect: Moderation, calmness

Vine - Negative Feeling: Domineering, inflexible | Positive Effect: Leadership, wisdom

Walnut - Negative Feeling: Transition, protection from change | Positive Effect: Adaptability, protection

Water Violet - Negative Feeling: Aloofness, pride | Positive Effect: Openness, humility

White Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Persistent unwanted thoughts, mental chatter | Positive Effect: Mental clarity, tranquility

Wild Oat - Negative Feeling: Uncertainty about life direction | Positive Effect: Purpose, clarity

Wild Rose - Negative Feeling: Apathy, resignation | Positive Effect: Enthusiasm, interest