Regular Online & Face to Face Sound Meditations - Mission Beach, QLD Australia
“Sound and music have been used since ancient times for healing and transformation.” Jonathan Goldman
Regular Online & Face to Face Sound Meditations with Patricia Athena
* Every Tuesday (for online and face to face ) * 7 to 8 pm (AEST Brisbane QLD Australia) Cost: $15 General & $10 Concession. Includes guided sound meditation Please contact Patricia Athena on Email or P 0411 559 188 for more details. Face to Face Option We are based at Wongaling Beach (Mission Beach), QLD - an address will be sent to you upon registration. OR join us online... Online Option Connect with Zoom (see the note on this page (right and below of here), to help you connect to Zoom if you have not done so!). Zoom link will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration/payment. These meditations give you an opportunity in your own peaceful space to let go of any stress and tension through focused attention on your inner self. Particular sounds can help to do this. They can be your own tones, singing and tones around you or high vibration instruments e.g. chimes, bells, Tibetan and crystal bowls and gongs. “I am happy that I have guest sound players to enhance the vibrations. They include Jaqueline Grace with wonderful crystal bowls, Anne Berry with the Cello and John Lee with his mysterious Shamanic Drum!. More guests may join us along the way! Looking forward to connecting with you and sharing the joy of sacred sound!!” Patricia Athena As you dive into the sound meditation you can let go of those things not serving you now! The effect through a change in your brain rhythm and even at a cellular level can have short and even longer term effect! Everyone may have a different response but overall it is a very positive one! Some of this sound work is inspired by dolphins and the amazing effect on us when exposed to the dolphin sonar! Patricia Athena has been a teacher of sound and sound healing for the past 15 years. She also brings strong focus with meditation and reminders of connecting to breath and the inner focus of gratitude and Love! Join us to experience this wonderful gift of sound and your inner focus! You may like to sit to start and then be in a comfortable lying position for the remainder. We also welcome feedback on the session as this is a new way to deliver these powerful sound work sessions. Be sure to wear ear plugs for the best sound experience! |
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"If you want to find the secrets of the universe,
think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration".
--Nikola Tesla
think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration".
--Nikola Tesla
Patricia Athena
Your Meditation Guide:
Patricia Athena has used sound as a tool for meditation and healing for the past 25 years. Her original teachers included the Gong Master Don Conreaux (who inspired her to explore intuitive sound to initiative higher vibration frequencies through both dissonance and harmony), Tom Kenyon ( a master of vocals who is connected to the Hathors) and the influence of the incredible sounds of dolphins! Patricia is passionate about sharing the healing vibration of sound to assist in balancing the body and creating beautiful feelings of well being and connection to the principle of us being as One!!
Patricia Athena has used sound as a tool for meditation and healing for the past 25 years. Her original teachers included the Gong Master Don Conreaux (who inspired her to explore intuitive sound to initiative higher vibration frequencies through both dissonance and harmony), Tom Kenyon ( a master of vocals who is connected to the Hathors) and the influence of the incredible sounds of dolphins! Patricia is passionate about sharing the healing vibration of sound to assist in balancing the body and creating beautiful feelings of well being and connection to the principle of us being as One!!
The Instruments
Patricia Athena and Symphonic Gong
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Following are some of the instruments used in intuitive sound during our sound meditations:
The Tibetan Gong An ancient instrument where brain wave patterns change to allow the person listening to move into a meditative state. Some sounds will give a deeper sense of peace and relaxation. Sometimes the effect can be quite cathartic. This is usually about where the persons psyche i The Gong is one of man’s most powerful and oldest transformational and therapeutic instruments. It has been used for ritual, ceremony, prayer, and meditation since the Bronze Age. The Gongs are made from a brass known as nickel silver to a formula of 63% copper, 25% zinc and 12% nickel. |
They belong to the oldest and most important musical instruments of South East Asia. Their origins may be traced back to the second millennium B.C., but it is assumed that the gong is much older. In Chinese history, gongs are mentioned around 500 A.D., attributed to a nation called HSI YU between Tibet and Burma during the reign of Emperor Hsuan Wu.
“The gong is known as an instrument of transformational power. It is a tool by which we are engulfed in total sound, and through our intuition, we are brought back to optimum health and balance... It is the unique quality of a gong’s resonance that integrates diverse elements into a power of synergy, or functional harmony. We also call the tone produced by the gong a “feeling tone,” because we feel it in our body, as well as hear it.”
--Don Conreaux, Gong Master
“The gong is known as an instrument of transformational power. It is a tool by which we are engulfed in total sound, and through our intuition, we are brought back to optimum health and balance... It is the unique quality of a gong’s resonance that integrates diverse elements into a power of synergy, or functional harmony. We also call the tone produced by the gong a “feeling tone,” because we feel it in our body, as well as hear it.”
--Don Conreaux, Gong Master
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Tibetan Singing Bowls
Tibetan Singing Bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes. The sounds produced by the Tibetan Bowls have a relaxing hypnotic effect on the brain, slowing brain waves and inducing a deep meditative state. These bowls are mainly contain bronze alloy of copper and tin. |
Shamanic Drums
Shaman Drums can be described as instruments used as part of a ritual or ceremony in which an altered state of consciousness can be attained.
Practitioners believe that this can help them form a bridge to a more spiritual place. John Lee leads us on a sacred sound drumming journey!
Shaman Drums can be described as instruments used as part of a ritual or ceremony in which an altered state of consciousness can be attained.
Practitioners believe that this can help them form a bridge to a more spiritual place. John Lee leads us on a sacred sound drumming journey!
John playing his Shamanic Drum
Cello
Intuitive, healing cello improvisations – Anne Berry
String instruments date back to ancient times. The cello belongs to the violin family and arrived in its current shape and form in approximately 1650. Like many other string instruments, it has a hollow body so that both the body of the instrument and the air inside vibrate to amplify the sound. The shape of the cello reflects the shape of the head and torso of the human body and one can sense that the whole human body resonates with the sound of the cello.
An exceptionally flexible instrument, the cello’s pitch range is almost 6 octaves reflecting the human voice range from bass to soprano. The cello can be used as an accompanying instrument or as a fine soloist. It can sing, have conversations, provide simple rhythmic accompaniment and imitate many other instruments. Along with its rich resonance, this makes the cello an ideal instrument for healing meditations as it is thought to activate all the chakras.
The cello rests against the heart of its player. Perhaps this contributes to the emotional nature of this instrument’s resonance. Emotions are stimulated by the sound of the cello and it is often used to emphasize emotional moments in movies.
Anne’s improvisations are influenced by the participating group and may have a theme or simply a tonal centre. Anne describes her cello improvisations as like a guided meditation without the words, or like a story with a beginning, middle and end. As you listen to the cello sound you may experience a creative and emotional journey. The rich tonal colour of the cello stimulates and balances the physical and etheric bodies towards a deep state of relaxation.
Anne is an accomplished cellist and cello teacher. Her students are known for their warmth of tone and love of music.
Intuitive, healing cello improvisations – Anne Berry
String instruments date back to ancient times. The cello belongs to the violin family and arrived in its current shape and form in approximately 1650. Like many other string instruments, it has a hollow body so that both the body of the instrument and the air inside vibrate to amplify the sound. The shape of the cello reflects the shape of the head and torso of the human body and one can sense that the whole human body resonates with the sound of the cello.
An exceptionally flexible instrument, the cello’s pitch range is almost 6 octaves reflecting the human voice range from bass to soprano. The cello can be used as an accompanying instrument or as a fine soloist. It can sing, have conversations, provide simple rhythmic accompaniment and imitate many other instruments. Along with its rich resonance, this makes the cello an ideal instrument for healing meditations as it is thought to activate all the chakras.
The cello rests against the heart of its player. Perhaps this contributes to the emotional nature of this instrument’s resonance. Emotions are stimulated by the sound of the cello and it is often used to emphasize emotional moments in movies.
Anne’s improvisations are influenced by the participating group and may have a theme or simply a tonal centre. Anne describes her cello improvisations as like a guided meditation without the words, or like a story with a beginning, middle and end. As you listen to the cello sound you may experience a creative and emotional journey. The rich tonal colour of the cello stimulates and balances the physical and etheric bodies towards a deep state of relaxation.
Anne is an accomplished cellist and cello teacher. Her students are known for their warmth of tone and love of music.
Jenn Le Fair with hand held crystal bowl
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JennCrystal Bowls The use of tuned, deep-vibration instruments such as crystal bowls during healing and meditation can balance dissonant frequencies and bring them back into harmony. Music and chanting have been used for thousands of years to heal and energize the body, mind and emotions. Jenn is playing her crystal bowl and creating harmonies with her voice. It sounds like angels singing! |
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Testimonials
Wonderful testimonials of experiences from our previous sound meditations and sound baths!
Gloria joining us on Zoom Sound Meditation from her outdoor bath!! Maybe try this sometime!
“My experience in the bath was amazing....I have a beautiful outdoor bath and was truly magic experience beneath the stars! Its like I could feel all the sounds resonating thru the water into me....Amazing.....all instruments amazing though I must say the cello took my breath away in its magic, bringing this wave of emotion rise in me...it was like I could feel her playing it.....Amazing I had to step out of bath and lay on the outdoor pavers about half way.....then I became one with the earth feeling my heart and hers betting together as one.......Thank you so much for this truly magic experience” Gloria May 2020 Zoom online
Sound Meditation
"To be in full acceptance of oneself and supported through love unconditionally, brings magic and healing energy to all our group last night and it will radiate within to all we connected with last night. Full moon releasement then to receive pure pod healing by all given and received with spirit from so many, and such a special teacher with a heart like the ocean Patricia Athena - Joanna (Dolphin Centre Full Moon Sound Meditation (Pod Healing), June 2018
"Awesome sound soul pods showing up, blessings, much gratitude, Patricia what a treasure gift you are" - Michelle (Dolphin Full Moon Sound Meditation (Pod Healing), June 2018
"Gr8 session Patricia - energy levels have been rebooted (spiritually). Nice feeling everyone: - Frank (Dolphin Centre Full Moon Sound Meditation (Pod Healing), June 2018
"Thank you Patricia...the energy was beautiful and the sounds touched my soul from my shaman to my cosmic" - Linda (Dolphin Centre Full Moon Sound Meditation (Pod Healing), June 2018
"Wow what an evening of exchanged energy flow, love, light & sound. Angelic forms of light, light the room expressing touches of sound that resonated through the healers. Light sound was expressed through pure loving light energy forces. Forms of divine triangles flooded across the room like 7 points of a crystal pentagon" - Jo, (Ashtanga Yoga Sound Bath - June 2018)
"Very warm and welcoming experience, calm and gentle team leaders! The sound bath was a profoundly relaxing experience. I left feeling calm, happy and resonating beautifully!" - Tracey (Newcastle, NSW - September, 2017)
"Another amazing healing night!. I could feel my chakras opening and was so deeply relaxed I think I even drifted off to sleep at one point. I feel amazing and lighter and recharged. I also love the delicious healthy supper and Kombucha Punch. A great way to ground and end the night!" - Sally (Newcastle, NSW - September, 2017)
"Lovely to feel so "light", clear head and no thoughts, just sitting with sound" - Larnie (Maleny/Landsborough, August 2017)
"A beautiful experience! Loved the synergy of the gongs. Connected with my inner sun, the galactic sun, and the great central sun. Took me on a journey within" - Rik (Maleny/Landsborough, August 2017)
"Absolutely beautiful. Loving vibration very welcoming. Sound of gongs, koshi chimes & drums amazing. Looking forward to more. Many thanks & blessings" - Vicki (Maleny/Landsborough, August 2017)
"Amazing as always! I really love all the different sounds, and also the way everyone’s voices harmonize beautifully. I love the male voice which complements the beautiful female voices. I also loved the smudging, it made me feel cleansed. I LOVE the gluten free snacks too, thank you!" – Sally (Whitebridge, NSW - August, 2017)
"This is my 2nd sound bath and it was just as good as my 1st one. The different sounds help create a safe space to help you relax and enjoy the experience" – Kate (Whitebridge, NSW - August, 2017)
"Patricia Athena and Jenn create a safe space that allows you to love deep into your own psyche. A blissful experience."
– Jade (Whitebridge, NSW - August, 2017)
"I found the sound bath extremely revigorating. At first a little busy but after settling in, quite refreshing. The crystal bowl vibration was amazing and healing. Fantastic and wonderful experience. Thank you" – Glyn (Whitebridge, NSW - August, 2017)
"What a magical journey! I feel like a new woman. Thank you" Rebecca (Newcastle- November 2017)
"Patricia and Jenn and the others create a beautiful sound scape- moving through various distinctive chapters of visualization and emotions. I felt they were moving with me through waves of emotions- journeying here and there, high and low, but with me the whole time. thank you for the work you are doing! Rikki (Newcastle November 2017)
