SoundTouch Past Events

These are some of the successful events we have completed recently:

February

16th, 1-3pm – World Sound Healing Day Event, The Queen's Hall, Hexham

This is the 10th annual World Sound Healing Day for Peace when people join together in various global venues with their intentional sound to resonate our love and appreciation to Gaia, to our friends and to our global family.

On 16th February we are creating a Sound Lounge, a space to explore the senses through sound and vibration in support of the World Sound Healing Day for Peace.

Come and relax and enjoy this continous resonant soundbath and feel free to add your own vocal sound if you wish - your own sound for peace. This experience of sound and vibration will feature planetary gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and vocal harmonics. FREE EVENT

11th, 2-4pm – Afternoon Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Gong and Voice Meditation helps us to get out of our head and connect with our heart.

The focus on breathing, of sound and silence and being out in nature allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us.Cost £15

January

18th, 6.30pm-8.30pm – Evening Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Evening sound meditation to focus on BEING and enabling the universe to conspire with you in all that 2012 has to offer.

Cost £15

7th, 2pm-4pm – New Year Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Afternoon sound meditation focusing on preparing for what the New Year has to bring. "Let the Universe conspire with you".

Cost £15

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December

21st, 6pm-8pm – Winter Solstice Evening Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Evening Sound Meditation for the Solstice with Voice, Gongs, Tibetan Bowls, sharing stillness and silence by the fire

Cost £15

17th, 2pm-4pm – Winter Solstice Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge Hexham

As we approach the time of the winter solstice, why not come and warm yourself by the fire in the Sound Lodge and reflect with these seasonal sound meditations.

Afternoon Sound Meditation with Voice, Gongs, Tibetan Bowls, sharing, stillness and silence. Cost £15

November

19th, 2pm-4pm – Afternoon Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Afternoon Sound Meditation with Gongs, Tibetan Bowls and voice to still the mind and nurture the spirit sitting by the fire.

Cost £15

11th, 6pm-8pm – Remembrance Day Evening Sound Meditation, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Come and warm yourself by the fire in the Sound Lodge and relax and reflect with this special sound meditation for Remembrance Day.

Cost £15.

October

16th, 1.30pm - 5pm – Still Movement Sound Silence, Hexham Community Centre

In Nature everything exists in complementary opposition. If there were no tension, there could be no relaxation, just as without cold there could be no hot. Without opposition there would be no movement, no change, no life.

Come along to this afternoon workshop and cultivate your vital life force energy through movement, exercise, visualisation, voice and sound meditation using resonant Gongs and Tibetan Bowls.

Johanna has teamed up with Shiatsu and Macrobiotic practitioner Paul Lambeth to create this unique event for you to experience stillness, cleansing, power, revitalisation, tranquility, strength, peace and resonance.

Please bring along blanket, yoga mat and cushion for your comfort.

Cost £30.00

September

28th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm – Evening Sound Meditation with Gongs, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Relaxing "Soundbath" meditation with Gongs, Tibetan Bowls and vocal toning to still the mind, energise the body and nurture the spirit.

Cost £15

24th, 2pm - 4pm – Sound Meditation to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

There is nothing more powerful than a unified group connecting through sound and celebrating this special time of the Equinox. Come and enjoy this "Soundbath" meditation to still the mind, energise the body and nurture the spirit with Gongs, Tibetan Bowls and vocal toning.

Cost. £15

2nd, 7pm - 9pm – Fundraising for Nepal Schools Aid UK, The Sound Lodge Hexham

Evening Sound Meditation with Gongs and Tibetan Bowls to still the mind, energise the body and nurture the spirit.

Refreshments available. Tickets £15 All proceeds go to Nepal Schools Aid UK

August

20th, 2 - 4pm – Afternoon Sound Meditation with Gongs, Sound Lodge Hexham

Sound Meditation helps us to get out of our head and connect with our heart. The focus on breathing, of sound and silence and being out in nature allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us. Cost £15

18th, 6.30pm - 9.30pm – SoundTouch and Reflecting Health, The Sound Lodge, Hexham

SoundTouch is teaming with Reflecting Health to present an evening" Wellness Walkshop" through the local fields and lanes followed by a Gong Soundbath and meditation in the Sound Lodge.

A chance to experience the delights of both sound and silence, stillness and movement and take positive steps towards a rediscovery of vibrant and harmonious health.

£35

17th, 6.30 - 8.30pm – Evening Sound Meditation with Gongs, Sound Lodge Hexham

Sound Meditation helps us to get out of our head and connect with our heart. The focus on breathing, of sound and silence and being out in nature allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us. Cost £15

13th, 10.30am - 1pm – Magical Gongs in the Garden, Dilston Physic Garden

An introduction to exploring Sound, Vibration, Resonance, Silence and Contemplation for harmony and balance. Soundtouch offers a unique Gong Bath Sound Meditation experience using a combination of Planetary Gongs (tuned to the frequencies of the Sun and the Moon which create an unusual atmosphere), silence and contemplation to still the mind, energise the body and nurture the spirit - An "out of this world experience" encouraging profound levels of relaxation and feelings of inner peace, wellbeing and focus. Please bring something to lie on (yoga mat) plus blanket cushion and warm clothes.

Cost £25. Booking confirmed with fee payment.

"Johanna, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Wednesday workshop at the Physic Garden, it was wonderful, I really loved the gongs and felt so pleaceful for the rest of the day"

July

30th - 31st – Making your own Sacred Drum, Hexham

Making your own drum for ceremony, prayer and healing is very different from buying a drum from a shop. Putting your energy, breath, prayer and intent into the making becomes a co-creative act and the end product is a manifested tool of healing and personal medicine. We will be using deer skin and wood from beech, ash and walnut trees. "MAKE A DRUM - THAT'S HOW YOU LEARN TO HEAL WITH A DRUM" - Tatanka Wanagi Wichasta. This workshop is led by Steven Ash, a world renowned Drum Master and author of "Sacred Drumming".

Starting to make the drum on the Saturday, there will be an optional Native American "Pipe Ceremony" in the evening and by the Sunday you will have made a beautiful, unique and magical drum that will be treasured for life. The cost of the workshop will be £120.00 for the weekend PLUS the cost for the materials which range from £45 - £95 depending on the size of drum you want to make.

Some of the drum materials come from the USA and have to be prepared and dried two months in advance therefore the deposit is non-refundable and will vary according to drum size described below:

10" DRUM Great travelling drum, light and high tone good for journeying. Material Cost £45

13" DRUM Ideal size for women, fairly light with medium to deep tone. Material Cost £55

15" DRUM A great drum to work around the fire big sound deep and robust Material Cost £65

18"-20" DRUM Very deep strong and earthy - a challenge to make but you will never regret having, regarded as "earth drums" Material Cost £80 for 18" and £95 for 20"

Venue, food and deposit. The workshop will be held at a farm cottage near Hexham and overnight camping may be possible. Please bring food to share for the weekend, tea refreshments provided. Please provide a deposit (non refundable) to cover the cost of the drum materials of the size of drum you wish to make as priced above. Please be very clear about what you want. Cheque made out to "RMC Seminar Services" please. Further enquiries to johanna@soundtouchforlife

23rd, 2 - 4.30pm – Sound and Stillness Meditation and Wellness "Walkshop", Sound Lodge Hexham and nearby fields

SoundTouch is teaming up with Reflecting Health (www.reflectinghealth.com) to present a Gong meditation followed by a Wellness "Walkshop" through the nearby fields. Experience the delights of both sound and silence and make steps towards a rediscovery of vibrant and harmonious health.

The nature of the evening and afternoon workshops will depend upon who attends and how we all feel at the time. Cost £30.00

21st, 6.30pm - 9pm – Sound and Stillness Meditation and Wellness "Walkshop", The Sound Lodge Hexham and surrounding fields

SoundTouch is teaming up with Reflecting Health (www.reflectinghealth.com) to present a Gong meditation followed by a Wellness "Walkshop" through the nearby fields. Experience the delights of both sound and silence and make steps towards a rediscovery of vibrant and harmonious health.

The nature of the evening and afternoon workshops (23rd July 2-4.30pm) will depend upon who attends and how we all feel at the time. Cost £30.00

16th, 2-4pm – Sacred Sound Toning and Chanting, The Sound Lodge Hexham

An opportunity to experience the sacred sound of your own voice to calm and focus the mind/body and develop self awareness and self expression.

Toning mantras and chants is a valuable practice for anyone who wishes to develop focus and control of their thoughts. Cost £15

13th, 6.30-8.30pm – Evening Sound Meditation with Gongs, Sound Lodge Hexham

Sound Meditation helps us to get out of our head and connect with our heart. The focus on breathing, of sound and silence and being out in nature allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us. Cost £15

9th – Gong Bathing for Health, Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary's

Please go to www.gongfestival.co.uk for timings. Cost £3

6th, 10.30am - 1.00pm – Harmony and Balance with the Magical Sounds of Gongs in the Garden, Dilston Physic Garden

Harmony and Balance with the Magical Sounds of Gongs in the Garden

Wednesday 6th July 10.30-13.00 and Saturday 13th August 10.30-13.00

An introduction to exploring Sound, Vibration, Resonance, Silence and Contemplation for harmony and balance. Soundtouch offers a unique Gong Bath Sound Meditation experience using a combination of Planetary Gongs (tuned to the frequencies of the Sun and the Moon which create an unusual atmosphere), silence and contemplation to still the mind, energise the body and nurture the spirit - An "out of this world experience" encouraging profound levels of relaxation and feelings of inner peace, wellbeing and focus. For more details please visit website www.soundtouchforlife.com.

Please bring something to lie on (yoga mat) plus blanket cushion and warm clothes.

Cost £25. Booking confirmed with fee payment.

June

1st, 6.30-8.30pm – Evening Sound Meditation with Gongs, Sound Lodge Hexham

Sound Meditation helps us to get out of our head and connect with our heart. The focus on breathing, of sound and silence and being out in nature allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us. Cost £15

May

28th, 10am - 4pm – Sound Enquiry, The Burnlaw Centre, Whitfield

Sound Enquiry is a form of enquiry inspired by sound and reflection to promote deep and focused dialogue with self and others. While chanting and Gongs are used to raise awareness, instill mindfulness, and create receptive states of mind, guided fantasy and forms of reflection are used to harness the imagination and stimulate self expression. The result is to create a community of people engaged in wise words, empathic communication and honest open and creative dialogue.

Cost £90.00

Johanna is linking with Jay Arnott and Michael Atkinson to deliver this workshop. Jays's work is centred around "If you can imagine it, you can have it" He incorporates mindfulness and relaxation through metaphoric story telling and guided fantasy, NLP and Hypnotherapy. Contact: jay@nlp-coach.co

Michael is a Teacher Educator with specialist expertise in Enquiry Based Learning, Philosophy and Meditation Contact mich.atkinson@gmail.com

14th, 2pm - 4pm – Sound Meditation , The Sound Lodge, Hexham

Relax and resonate with a Gong and Tibetan Bowl Soundbath and meditation which helps to get out of our head and connect with our heart.

The focus on sound, vocal toning,breathing, stillness and silence and being out in nature, allow us to develop a relationship with our true or authentic self as well as everything around us.

Cost £15.00

13th, 12am - 1pm – Sacred Sound Chanting and Toning Workshop, The Sound Lodge Hexham

(Mid week Lunchtime Taster Session in association with Core Music of Hexham). An opportunity to experience the sacred sound of your own voice to calm and focus the mind/body and develop self-awareness and self-expression. Cost £8

11th, 12am - 1pm – Sound Lounge - Sound for Peace , The Sound Lodge Hexham

(Mid week Lunchtime Taster Sesion in association with Core Music of Hexham) As enjoyed at the Sage Gateshead earlier this year. This experience of sound and vibration features gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and vocal harmonics. Cost £8

April

23rd, 2pm-4pm – Sacred Sound Chanting and Toning Workshop, The Sound Lodge Hexham

An opportunity to experience the sacred sound of your own voice to calm and focus the mind/body and develop self awareness and self expression.

Toning mantras and chants is a valuable practice for anyone who wishes to develop focus and control of their thoughts.

Cost £15.00 at the Sound Lodge, Hexham

17th, 1pm - 5pm – Still Movement, Sound Silence, Hexham Community Centre

In Nature everything exists in complementary opposition. If there were no tension, there could be no relaxation, just as without cold there could be no hot. Without opposition there would be no movement, no change, no life.

Come along to this afternoon workshop and cultivate your vital life force energy through movement, exercise, visualisation, voice and sound meditation using resonant Planetary Gongs.

Johanna has teamed up with Shiatsu and Macrobiotic practitioner Paul Lambeth to create this unique event for you to experience stillness, cleansing, power, revitalisation, tranquility, strength, peace and resonance.

Please bring along blanket, yoga mat and cushion for your comfort.

March

20th, 2pm - 5pm – Spring Equinox Gathering, at the Sound Lodge, Hexham

Sound Lodge – a sacred place to meet and go within using sacred sound of Voice and Gongs, Drums and both Crystal and Tibetan bowls.

Nurturing sound helps us weather the storms in our lives, to release unwanted burdens and baggage, and to make room for kinder more nurturing energies; allowing ourselves to become peaceful, calm, more loving to ourselves and each other.

Come and be welcomed with open hearts and open arms.

We hope you will give yourself the time to join us for this Spring Equinox Gathering.

Please contact me for more information. Cost £20.00

In Resonance

12th, 2.pm - 4pm – Sacred Sound Chanting and Toning Workshops, at the Sound Lodge Hexham

An opportunity to experience the sacred sound of your own voice to calm and focus the mind/body and develop self awareness and self expression. Toning mantras and chants is a valuable practice for anyone who wishes to develop focus and control of their thoughts.

Cost £10.00

February

20th, 1 - 5 pm – Still Movement Sound Silence, at the Hexham Community Centre

In Nature everything exists in complementary opposition. If there were no tension, there could be no relaxation, just as without cold there could be no hot. Without opposition there would be no movement, no change, no life.

Come along to this afternoon workshop and cultivate your vital life force energy through movement, exercise, visualisation, voice and sound meditation using resonant Planetary Gongs.

Johanna has teamed up with Shiatsu and Macrobiotic practitioner Paul Lambeth to create this unique event for you to experience stillness, cleansing, power, revitalisation, tranquility, strength, peace and resonance.

14th, 12.00pm-1.20pm – World Sound for Peace Day, The Sage, Gateshead

(CLICK on the the link above: 'World Sound for Peace Day')

I am creating a Sound Lounge, a space to experience and explore the senses through sound and vibration . Come along and relax and enjoy the continous resonant soundbath and feel free to add your own vocal sound if you wish - your own sound for peace.

This experience of sound and vibration features gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowls and vocal harmonics and creates an opportunity to discover simple techniques to find inner calm and relaxation.

Come along (you are free to come and go as you please) and resonate with being at peace with yourself and the world through sound. The event is part of World Sound for Peace Day.

January

21st, 2pm - 3.30pm – Touching the Sound Meditation for Hospice Nurses, St Mary's Church Hall Hexham

An opportunity to give something back to the community in offering a relax and meditation session to this very dedicated nursing team.

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December

19th, 2pm - 5pm – Winter Solstice Sound Lodge , Hexham

Sound Lodge – a sacred place to meet and go within using sacred sound of Voice and Gongs, Drums and both Crystal and Tibetan bowls.

Nurturing sound helps us weather the storms in our lives, to release unwanted burdens and baggage, and to make room for kinder more nurturing energies; allowing ourselves to become peaceful, calm, more loving to ourselves and each other.

Come and be welcomed with open hearts and open arms.

We hope you will give yourself the time to join us for this Winter Solstice Sound Lodge. Please contact me for more information.

In Resonance

November

26th – "Care for the Carers", Venue TBC

Worshop to show benefits of relaxation with Gongs to the local Hospice Nurses and Managers.

This workshop has been postponed due to the snow. It has been rescheduled for Spring 2011.

October

22nd, 10am - 5pm – NHS Death and Berevement Conference, Marriott Hotel Newcastle

Soundtouch is providing taster sessions to delegates at this important conference. We are working alongside other therapists including 'Hands On' of Hexham.

2nd - 3rd – Don Americo Visit and Workshop, Europe

More details to follow

August

21st – "Horse Whisperer", Hexham

Horse Whisperer Peter Neilson is coming to talk in Hexham on 21st August. It promises to be an inspiring and unusual talk. It was through this special love and relationship with Nod that Peter came to realise his gift for healing. He has now dedicated himself to helping others heal their animals and themselves.

You don't need to be a horse lover to enjoy Peter's fascinating talk and interactive presentation; he can inspire you in your own life - with humans and animals. His work has been the subject of profiles on BBC television, Channel 4, Borders Television and numerous newspaper articles.

14th – "Soundtouch at Earthing the Spirit 2010", Burnlaw Farm, Northumberland.

Come join us to help create a community that is manifested by

• Ancient Knowledge and New Ideas

• Rational Thinking and Mystical Exploration

• Creative Spirit and Practical Application

• Guided by the Baha'i philosophy and embracing other world traditions

All are Welcome!

Get in touch with us

Contact us and we will be glad to arrange a meeting to discuss how we can help you or your group create a sense of calm and relaxation