experience
an immersive, deeply relaxing
Mary McDermott, certified sound practitioner
Welcome...
When was the last time you took an hour, just for yourself? In our non-stop world, exhaustion and burnout are all too real. Finding the time to be still and quiet our minds is daunting.
Imagine walking into a space of quiet and calm where you are welcomed in with soft lighting and hushed voices, where your shoulders drop as you feel the tension ease… a space where, just for a little while, there are no phones, no screens, no to-do lists.
The only thing you have to do is breathe.
Does it seem like calming your nervous system, nourishing your soul, or even just breathing deeply have all started to feel like indulgences to be saved for "Someday"?
Welcome to your Someday. I’m so happy you're here.
During a sound bath session, participants lie or sit comfortably on the floor while a sound practitioner creates a deeply relaxing soundscape with instruments such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and drums.
What to expect
A typical sound bath begins with a short guided meditation, followed by an immersion in the sounds of a variety of instruments. The length of a session can range from 30 to 90 minutes.
What to bring
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and/or blanket(s). Floors are not always carpeted and may need a bit of cushioning. You are also encouraged to bring a pillow, an eye mask/eye pillow, and water.
Sound baths are generally considered safe. However, if you have sound-induced epilepsy, a pacemaker, metallic implants, severe mental health issues, or are pregnant, please consult with your doctor before attending.
What is a Sound Bath?
Why Spiral Path?
The spiral is one of the oldest ancient symbols, and was often carved into walls and tombs and at ceremonial sites. Spirals can be found frequently in nature ~ snail shells, whelks, fiddlehead ferns, and pinecones are just a few examples. Our DNA twists into a spiral helix and our planet is located in the spiral Milky Way galaxy.
Spirals have long represented journeys of introspection. We travel inward to the center of our knowing, travel the same path out again, and we are often changed by the quest. With each journey, we carry new experiences and discoveries inward, and bring wisdom and self-knowledge back out into the world.
It is my hope that the experience of a sound bath will be an opportunity for you to quiet your mind, to deeply relax, and to follow the path of the ancient spiral to your own inner knowing.
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My journey
My name is Mary McDermott. Throughout the years of traditional corporate work, motherhood and caregiving, my spirit has always felt the call of the nature-based practices and lore of my Celtic ancestry. And, once I discovered the calming effects of sound baths, I realized they provided a way to combine my interests in ancient philosophies while also sharing the specific benefits of this beautiful practice. I earned a Level One Certification in Foundations of Integral Sound Healing for Groups and a Diploma in Integral Sound Healing with Groups (Level Two), both from the UK-based Sound Healing Academy, as well as a Reiki Level One certification from The Reiki School & Clinic in Lambertville, NJ.