Course Description

'Jez has an incredible ability to articulate the importance of being present during the session to allow the sounds to work their healing magic. His guidance made the experience fully immersive, allowing me to truly connect with the vibrations and find a deep sense of relaxation and healing.'

At a glance, this course:

• Supports people's wellbeing
• Connects people with nature

About the course

Join our friendly gathering for a deep-relaxation sound session in beautiful woodlands within the South Downs National Park.  Listen to the calming sounds of a variety of gongs, singing bowls and soft percussion for a therapeutic, sonic experience; all accompanied by our fabulous evening birdsong here, at The Sustainability Centre. Give yourself a well-deserved boost by bathing in sounds designed to slow the mind, help you find peace and gently restore.

Throughout this hour-long evening session therapeutic sound expert, Jez Smith, will help you explore the wide range of health benefits sound-bathing can promote.  Help to boost your immune system by letting go of stress and finding a more relaxed, balanced and happy you.

The course will give you:

• Health benefits of therapeutic sound enhanced by the natural surroundings
• Experience of a sound meditation session to promote wellbeing by gently soothing the mind and body
• Opportunity to learn the importance of self-care, giving time for oneself and preventative health measures

This course is suitable for:

• No previous experience is needed, all will be explained beforehand on this friendly, relaxed evening. Why not try a new way to look after your wellbeing.
• Adults 18 and over.
• Contraindications: this session is not suitable for people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy, seizures or in the first trimester of pregnancy.

What to bring:

• Warm, loose layers of outdoor weather-appropriate clothing. This course takes place outdoors under cover and it can get a little chilly as the evening progresses
• Wear sturdy footwear
• A yoga mat or a folding camping chair if you would be more comfortable sitting
• Two blankets. It is important that you are comfortable and warm, so bring whatever you need.
• An eye covering 
• Pillow
• A bottle of water 
• Please set your mobile to airplane mode for the duration of the course

Cancellations, refunds, and bursaries:

Read the full Adult Courses Cancellations and Refunds Policy and Courses Bursary Fund Information.

About the tutor

​Jez Smith has been a musician for nearly 40 years, and researching sound for over 20 years. He has been playing gongs and other resonant percussion instruments for 10 years and running public sessions for the last 5 years gaining sound qualifications from The British Academy of Sound Therapy and The College of Sound Healing.  Jez enjoys delivering the sound therapy to a wider audience and especially combining the sounds within the natural environment. By encouraging participants to rekindle the largely-forgotten skill of active listening, a full multi-sensory experience can be gained benefitting both the mind and body.
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