Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks

AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™ - London's & UK's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with different short 10-15 guided meditations, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowl, vocals, handpan, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit!

💙A very unique, next level floating sound journey experience in hammocks!💙

📌AVAILABILITY & MEDITATION THEMES FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS - PLEASE SEE BELOW OR IN THE PHOTO GALLERY AT THE TOP.

"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."

Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom.

“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our Aerial Relaxation Pods are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods™.

📌UPCOMING DATES, AVAILABILITY & GUIDED MEDITATION THEMES:

Please arrive only 5 min before session start time as there is no waiting room at the venue. If the session is sold out, you can join the waitlist as sometimes we receive cancellations and will contact you at least 72h prior to the event and offer to book a space.

💛We include different 10-15 min guided meditations in some of the sessions to deepen the relaxation experience (Body Sensing, Breath Sensing, Inner Resource, Laughter Meditation) 💛For Gong Baths we bring extra gongs and there is no guided meditation.

***APRIL***

-Tue, 2 April

7:15pm-8:30pm Gong bath (SOLD OUT)

8:45pm-10:00pm Gong bath (SOLD OUT)

-Thu, 4 April

7:15pm-8:30pm Gong bath (SOLD OUT)

8:45pm-10:00pm Gong bath (SOLD OUT)

-9, 11, 16, 18 April no sessions

-Tue, 23 April

7:15pm-8:30pm Body Sensing Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (SOLD OUT)

8:45pm-10:00pm Breath Sensing Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (available)

-Thu, 25 April no sessions

-Tue, 30 April

7:15pm-8:30pm Laughter Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (SOLD OUT)

8:45pm-10:00pm Inner Resource Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (available)

***MAY***

-Thu, 2 May

7:15pm-8:30pm Gong bath (available)

8:45pm-10:00pm Gong bath (available)

-Tue, 7 May (New Moon)

7:15pm-8:30pm Gong bath (available)

8:45pm-10:00pm Gong bath (available)

-Thu, 9 May (New Moon)

7:15pm-8:30pm Laughter Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (available)

8:45pm-10:00pm Inner Resource Meditation & Mixed Sound Journey (available)

MORE DATES TO BE ADDED SOON

💙 Monthly 'System Reset' workshop featuring Bioenergetic, Creative Flow & Aerial Relaxation Pods, next session on Thu, 23 May 7:15pm-10pm, details and bookings here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123649855045

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

1) Strictly no latecomers! - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.

2) If you have a persistent cough or you're showing any Covid -19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the session. We reserve the right to refuse entry as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people during the session. Please pass on your ticket to family or friends as we can't offer last minute refunds. See our cancellation policy below.

3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room.

4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.

5) Weight limit is up 300 pounds (140kg).

6) This session is not suitable for people with pacemakers and other therapeutic electronic devices or persons suffering from severe mental health issues due to the vibratory nature of the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.

7) Our sound journeys are very gentle and not loud/intense therefore suitable for pregnant women. It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.

WHY HAMMOCKS? ROCK-ABYE-BABY & RESEARCH

Two new studies published in Current Biology suggest our brains are evolutionarily programmed to respond to rocking. Research also provides insight into why rocking is calming to babies. The brain wave synchronization occurs much easier through a rocking motion and allows the baby to feel more at home (i.e. it feels closer to being in the womb). And let’s not forget that we spend the first nine months of our lives being gently rocked in an amniotic sea.

“Since immemorial times we’ve rocked our babies, and often ourselves, to sleep,” says lead author on the new paper, Konstantinos Kompotis, at the University of Lausanne, also in Switzerland. “Our study provides new insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.”

Dr Michael J Breus, a Certified Sleep Specialist, states that it’s the simplest of soothing, sleep-inducing remedies, something we all naturally do: rocking a baby gently to sleep.

But why does it work? How exactly does a gentle rhythmic motion change the sleep architecture of the brain? Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock, can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

The gentle rocking of a hammock will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. Neuroscientist Laurence Bayer of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, likens the findings to our intuitive appreciation that a slowly rocking hammock can relax us and do wonders for our mood. “This is potentially a very promising avenue for future clinical research,” he notes. Rocking to sleep may have significant health benefits such as better quality of sleep and even improved long-term memory formation.

We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation.

FEEDBACK FROM OUR SESSIONS:

"Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being." - Alison

"Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this." - Navpreet

FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS

Seth Newman: As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces. In addition to guiding people on their life journeys, he enjoys helping clients design lifestyles of optimal health and balance with creative living practices. Seth has been running various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years. His inspiration comes from many sources including Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Tantra and Active meditations.

Diana River: Trained in classical music from a young age, and later in contemporary music, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision. A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Diana is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others and her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are.

She is a co-founder of London Aerial Relaxation Pods and co-creator of many Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats & festivals.

URUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts - offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.

VENUE:

The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica St, Highbury East, London N5 1JT (closest Station Highbury & Islington, 5 min walk from the station)

SESSION TIME & ARRIVAL:

-Please check which session you have booked and please arrive 5 min before the start of the session as there is no waiting room.

-Strictly no latecomers! - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry, (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.

PRICES

1 x ticket £20 (£22.15 inc ticket fee)

2x tickets SPECIAL OFFER £32 (£35.08 inc ticket fee): ticket is for 2 people to attend the session, you will received only 1x ticket upon booking but that is for 2x spaces (Limited availability for these tickets)

Payment: Please book via Eventbrite (very limited spaces, advance booking is essential as we have limited capacity for these classes)

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All tickets are non-refundable. Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left - at least 1 week's notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.

-->If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com or youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

GIFTCARDS, PRIVATE & CORPORATE:

Buy a giftcard for friend/family/loved one or book a private session for 19 participants at our venue or we can come to you with our portable set up for max 28 participants.

Please email Diana: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com or youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

CONNECT WITH US:

Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london, @urubu_school_of_transformation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods

Private & Corporate: book a private session for 19 participants at our venue or we can come to you with our portable set up for max 28 participants.

Email : Seth & Dee: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com or youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS ON OUR WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events

We look forward to welcoming you!