WHO THIS IS FOR:

If your body has finally stopped and your brain still doesn't feel like it's resting, this session is for you.

It's for you if you spend your days looking after everyone else, if you've tried going to bed earlier and switching off your phone and still lie awake running through everything that's undone or if you'd simply love one hour where you're the one being looked after.

You don't need to have tried Reiki before or to know anything about energy work, and you only need to talk at the start: after that you rest and I do the work.

WHAT IS REIKI & SOUND THERAPY (this is the good stuff!):

Reiki:

If you're anything like most of the women I work with, your nervous system spends most of its time in fight or flight: always switched on, even when nothing dangerous is actually happening. Reiki is practised to help your body shift towards rest and digest, the state where it can rest and recover, and many people describe feeling deeply relaxed during a session.

In Reiki, the aim is to balance and clear your energy centres (chakras). I like to think of it as an energetic transfusion: a way of letting go of stored energy, both yours and what you've unintentionally taken on from others, and topping up with clear, bright energy!

Sound Therapy:

Sound Therapy works on your brain and body at the same time. The slow, steady frequencies of the instruments I use may help shift your brainwaves out of Beta, the fast, alert state most of us live in all day, and towards Alpha or Theta, the slower states your brain moves into when you're deeply relaxed or drifting off to sleep (not fully awake, not quite asleep, but that lovely in-between). Low frequency sound is also thought to stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from your brainstem down through your gut and plays a key role in switching off fight or flight.

And (this is the really cool bit ...) because your body is mostly water, you don't only hear the sound: you feel it as vibration through your body, a bit like a gentle internal massage. All you have to do is lie down, chill out and enjoy!

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION:

Arrival and Grounding:

You'll arrive into a calm, welcoming space and settle onto the Reiki bed, covered, supported and comfortable. I'll help you block out the world with your choice of a lavender or unscented eye pillow (or none at all) and guide you into relaxation with three cleansing breaths. I then use my Native American drum to clear energy and anchor you into the space.

Reiki:

I use gentle hand placements around your body, always with your comfort in mind: hands-on or hands-off is entirely your choice, and if it's your first session I'll show you where I'm going to move before I begin. I start at the top of your head, then move over your ears before placing my hands underneath your head. From there I move to your shoulders and down your left arm, to your belly and down your left leg, before mirroring the same path on your right side and finishing at your ankles. I also use sweeping motions on your arms and legs, which help you relax and are also a way of sweeping energy down your body and out through your heels. Everyone experiences Reiki differently and every session can be a little different, but you may feel warmth, tingling, heaviness, lightness and/or a sense of deep rest. Some people simply feel calm and peaceful.

Sound Therapy:

I have a range of instruments and what I play is different in each session. Calming music plays throughout and I play the instruments towards the end of your session. These can include Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tongue drums, wave drums, a thunder drum, tuning forks, a rain shaker and wind chimes. I finish every session with three chimes of the tingsha bells.

Integration:

I'll guide you gently back into the room and your day, and many women tell me they feel clearer, lighter and calmer afterwards.

AFTER YOUR SESSION:

The effects of a session can carry on for a few days, so it helps to be kind to yourself:

● Take it easy where you can. It's common to feel tired after a session, so avoid anything that needs you to be highly active or switched on for the first few hours. This usually passes quickly.

● Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps prevent the headaches that can follow dehydration.

● Follow what your body needs: rest, light movement or a gentle walk.

● Give yourself some quiet time to reflect. If you have time, head to Central Park or Cato Lake (or even your own lawn!), take your shoes off, connect your feet with the earth and take a few slow, deep breaths.

● Notice what shifts in your mood, clarity, creativity or emotional release.

● Expect your sleep to vary. Plenty of women sleep deeply that night, and a little restlessness on the first night is normal too.

WHAT WOMEN SAY ABOUT REIKI & SOUND THERAPY

"I was a little nervous as I hadn't had a session for years and had forgotten what to expect. Sheree saw me and put me at complete ease. I came in exhausted and left the opposite and still feel better for it days later." Jenny, Google review

"From that very first session, I discovered that Reiki gave me the space to completely switch off for an hour and release any tension, stress or negative energy. It has consistently left me feeling relaxed, recharged and with greater mental clarity. I was also pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the sound healing aspect of the sessions. After each session, I sleep more soundly and feel more at peace." Fiona, Google review

"I can't recommend sound healing with Sheree enough. It truly was a transformative experience. For those who struggle with relaxation this is a calming treatment for body and mind." Sarah, Google review

FAQs:

What do I wear? Wear whatever you like that is comfortable. The room has heating and cooling and you're always covered, either by a light sarong or with plenty of layers depending on the time of year.

Will I need to talk during the session? Only at the beginning. Once we start, you simply rest and receive.

Is Sound Therapy loud? Some instruments are soft and gentle, while others rise in volume so you can feel the vibrations more deeply. Some people find the sound of particular singing bowls uncomfortable, and if that's you, tell me on the booking form or on the day and I'll leave that instrument out. You can also choose to skip Sound Therapy all together and have Reiki on its own.

Can I book this regularly? Yes. Some women book every two to four weeks, rather like regular massage, where the more often you go the less tight things tend to get in between. I'll ask at the end of your session whether you'd like to book another, with no pressure either way.

Do I need to tell you anything before my session? The booking form asks about your touch, eye pillow and sound preferences, and about anything that would help me prepare, like an injury, an illness or a sensitivity to sound or touch. Reiki & Sound Therapy sits alongside medical care and doesn't replace it.

Do Yoga Members get a discount? Yes, Yoga Members receive 10% off, which makes a session $81. Your discount code is in your membership email.

Need to change your booking? You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your session. Cancellations or reschedules within 24 hours, or no-shows, forfeit the session fee. The full details are in the Terms and Conditions.

PRICING:

1 x 60 minute session · $90 · In person in Stawell.

Reiki & Sound Therapy supports the Embrace phase of my 3E Method™: calming your body enough that you can start to hear what's going on underneath.

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