sound healing & meditation

Healing starts when the body and mind are relaxed and in a meditative state. Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra together is an effective way to achieve this desired state. 

Allison uses authentic Himalayan singing bowls for her Sound Healing practice. These bowls are traditionally made of a seven special alloy of gold, silver, iron, mercury, tin, copper and lead. Each of these sacred metals is aligned with the seven heavenly bodies of our solar system, and seven of the main chakra-s of our body. Sound and vibration can be used to re-tune us to health and one of the most powerful modalities for this is the use of these special singing bowls.  The resonance of the sound and/or vibration penetrates in the subtler bodies through our tissues and bones, and helps open up the natural flow of energy. Our bodies can be tuned like musical instruments. When they are properly tuned, we have a sense of well-being and perfect self-expression.

Yoga Nidra means sleep with a trace of awareness. It is a state of mind between wakefulness and dream. When you practise Yoga Nidra you are opening the deeper phases of your mind. The Yoga Nidra Allison practises is a simplified version based on the techniques of Swami Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School in India. Her guided instruction includes Sankalpa (resolve or intention), body scan, breath awareness and visualizations. Keep your mind open during Yoga Nidra, as it is more of a practice of deep listening and feeling. There is no need to over-analyse or concentrate too deeply on the instructions. Even if you are dreaming of something else, the suggestions made by the teacher are still going to work on the subconscious mind.

The application of both Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra can reset or re-pattern the energy body to a more harmonious state of health. Both practices transmits intentions and emotions, which can cause relaxation to occur on a cellular level.

Allison offers private Sound Healing + Yoga Nidra sessions, as well as one monthly group class. 

group class

Allison guides a group class on the last Saturday of each month. Spaces are limited to 8 people. Please wear comfortable, layered clothing. Each class begins with a short and gentle movement practice before lying in Savasana for Yoga Nidra. All props, including eye pillows are supplied. Chairs are also available for those with mobility issues.

Date + Time: Every Saturday 10:15 - 11:15am

Location: Private studio near St. Clair + Bathurst

Cost: $25 plus HST

All levels welcome

testimonials

I have had several Yoga Nidra classes with Allison and it’s like being guided by an angel to get in touch with your body, mind and soul. Allison’s voice and energy bring you to an incredibly relaxed but alert state where the body is at its best to heal.

—Sandra Luz

Allison has allowed me to rediscover and truly enjoy yoga. Her grounded and calm personality, along with her beautiful voice has me looking forward to attending classes. I always know I will leave feeling very serene. Namaste, Allison.

—Diane Leber

Sources:

How to Heal with Singing Bowls: Traditional Tibetan Healing Methods, by Suren Shrestha

Human Tuning: Sound Healing With Tuning Forks, by John Beaulieu

Yoga Nidra, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati