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DIGITAL SOUND BATH C O M P R E HE NS IV E INFO GUIDE
Throughout time (and in many civilizations), sonic vibration was known to be the fundamental creative force in the universe. And throughout time, sound has been used to help create greater wellbeing. Sound has been used in ceremony, rituals, celebrations and various traditions. Vibration, frequency, tone and pitch have been utilized as medicine and have been known to help work with various mental, emotional and physical ailments. Sound has even been used to cultivate, gather and strengthen community! Today, we are living in times where we are experiencing significant stress, overwhelm, fear and massive confusion. There really is so much going on in our world today!
Many people are seeking solutions to help with blocks, worries, concerns and circumstances that will help propel them to a state that is most sacred and desirable for themselves. We also want the best for the ones we love. As many of us are seeking reprieve, we can easily feel eager about exploring options that we identify with. Many of us are seeking greater wellbeing and connection on a mental, emotional, physical or spiritual level. And because of the variety of modalities that are currently being offered to us, we want to choose wisely so we can experience results that are favorable to us!
THE TRADITIONAL
SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE
As mentioned previously, sonic vibration was known to be the fundamental creative force in the universe. Traditional sound baths have been facilitated in a variety of ways. In many traditions, a sound bath would led by one or more individuals who would play one (or even more) instruments so they can help facilitate individual and group healing. These instruments were played in various sequences. This knowledge has been passed down for generations and these various traditions still reside to this day! The first known culture to heal with sound are the Aboriginal people of Australia. For at least 40,000 years, the didgeridoo has been used as a healing tool.
THE MODERN DAY SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE
In todays times, there have been various iterations and integrations of these cultural ‘ceremonies’. Today, there are many sound healers and facilitators that are coming to the forefront to facilitate these iterations of traditional sound baths. Many facilitators hold an intention (or theme) around their sound bath ‘gathering’ and many of these “intentions” are focused around healing, abundance, manifestation, ritual and gathering community. In a ‘modern day’ sound bath experience, many of these practitioners utilize organic and traditional instruments into their sound bath experience. Many use Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, didgeridoos, chimes, Native American flutes and drums, numerous bells and various other instruments used by cultures that have incorporated healing practices around sound. Some even use voice as a modality! Todays modern sound bath experiences are diverse, unique and relevant to the community that it is being offered to.
LIFERHYTHMS AND THE POWER OF AUDIO ALCHEMY In 2012, Robert Alexander founded LifeRhythms - a wellness business that focuses on helping individuals find greater wellbeing through the power of personalized music and authentic human relating. From a young age, Robert knew that he wanted to help others find healing through music on a non-conventional way. As he worked with various mentors through this own life journey, he created a unique process that later became the backbone for LifeRhythms private sessions. As an Audio Alchemist, Robert offers private sessions (physically and virtually) and creates personalized pieces of music to help his clients receive, promote and expand upon their own greater wellbeing. Because everyone is operating at a different capacity (belief systems, emotional circumstances, etc.), his personable and informal “come as you are” approach creates an environment that promotes even greater safety, self-discovery and optimized overall wellbeing. As an additional component to these private self-discovery sessions, Robert creates ‘customized affirmations’ and personalized soundscapes to help his clients the feel way that they want to be feeling and experiencing on a day-to-day basis. He literally creates these pieces of music from scratch and each piece is completely tailored for each of his clients. Nothing is ever duplicated. Through this process, he has been able to work with clients who have experienced various circumstances that interfere with mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. His “Music for Peaceful Rest During Cosmic Transition” is featured on Insight Timer and has over 16,000 plays. Alongside his LifeRhythms business, Robert is a globally signed recording artist with his Evlov music project. He is also a content creator (graphic designer and sound designer) for various businesses around the globe. His music can be found on various videos, radio shows, immersions and many other places online such as iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud and the Insight Timer App. In the year 2018, he hosted and produced content for his own online Radio Show on the Mercury Broadcasting Network titled: “LifeRhythms Radio: Your Life. Your Rhythm. Your Radio Show”. Roberts love and appreciation for music and authentic community inspired him to engage with various businesses and institutions around the world. In 2018, he was asked by a holistic healing center in Southern California to provide a group experience that provides more visibility with what he is doing with LifeRhythms.This is where the Digital Sound Bath Experience was born.
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND
THE DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE The digital sound bath experience was inspired by the traditional sound bath experience, various group gatherings and LifeRhythms private sessions. Alongside a series of private self-discovery sessions, clients would receive a piece of music that is completely personalized to help with their wellbeing. That way, they can have an additional tool to utilize outside session work. Working with a group is very different than working with a person in a private session. There is still a personable approach in the Digital Sound Bath experience. The intention is simple; to create a group experience that promotes and integrates greater wellbeing (in a personal and group experience) and foster community that is authentic, vulnerable, connects through the power of music and human relating. All of which will be discussed in the pages to come.
A COMPARISON BETWEEN
THE ’MODERN DAY TRADITIONAL’ SOUND BATH AND A DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE MODERN DAY TRADITIONAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE
DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE
- Honors tradition and cultural influences by Integrating traditional sound bath elements, structure, instruments and practices.
- A creative and innovative approach to integrate technology and the human experience to help promote healing and greater wellbeing while integrating traditional and authentic practices into a warm and welcoming environment.
- Intention / Theme is normally set for the evening.
- Intention / Theme is created by the energy of the group.
- Traditional Instruments are utilized to help facilitate: (Tibetan / crystal bowls, didgeridoos, chimes, voice and other types of organic instruments).
- Ambient, Digital Instruments / Textures and Nature Sounds are being integrated into the digital sound bath experience. Facilitator controls the sounds and there is no specific order to the sound synchronization. There is also no ‘set’ combination to the selection of sounds that are played.
- Main Focus is the sound: Participants lay down and experience the Sound Bath as the majority of the event. They provide an experience that is primarily intended for the individual participant within the group. This leaves very little room for a stronger and connected experience (ie: group exploration and interaction). - Minimal Community Interaction: When guiding the experience, quite a few facilitators focus on the individual participants. They tend to work with the entire group as a whole, adding to the collective group experience. - Inflexibility in the Provided Experience: Some facilitators offer traditional formats provides some or little adaptivity to adjust to the needs of the venue and its participants.
- Digital Sound Bath and Guided Imagery are based on the collective group intention and takes place during the time of the actual group experience.* - Group Sharing Segments (as long as each participant feel comfortable) before and after the Digital Sound Bath Experience.* - Guided Imagery (Sonic Journey) is provided during the Digital Sound Bath Experience. - A Co-Creative Experience: Participants lay down and experience the music and have an individual experience “within” the group experience. - Community Bonding and Human Relating: A space for participants to hear and identify with similar feelings, experiences and perspectives. - Self-Inquiry: Participants can choose to Journal before and after the Digital Sound Bath portion of the experience. - An additional activity / event can follow to help with grounding and integrating the experience - Flexibility: Format is flexible according to the location space and timing* * These are provided to help ensure the maximum experience of the participants.
A SAMPLE FORMAT OF
THE DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE 1) Short intro and connection with the group – This includes an overview of the event experience, as well as a short background on the event and LifeRhythms. Housekeeping and establishment rules are shared – including information about privacy, respect and safety within the space. 2) Small Group Share to help facilitate intention. (Optional) 3) Journaling / Contemplation Exercise (Optional) 4) Digital Sound Bath / Sonic Journey (Guided Imagery) Experience (Optional) 5) Post Sound Bath Experience / Group Shares about experience / Q&A 6) Short Conclusion 7) Extra Activity - Integration After Party, Group Connecting, etc. (Optional)
THE PERSONAL BENEFITS OF A DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AS AN ATTENDEE:
HELPS IMPROVE AND INCREASE:
- Healthy and Nurturing Environment
- Higher Self Confidence / Self-Esteem
- Caring, Nurturing and Community Based
- Ground
- A unique space to facilitate greater wellbeing in a way that works best for you
- Greater Concentration
- Drug / Substance Free
- Meeting likeminded individuals in Authentic and Personable Community
- A beneficial experience on an individual and group level
- Self-Expansion
HELPS RELIEVE: - Anxiety, Stress and Tension - Overthinking - Mental Blocks (Creative, Worthiness, Financial, etc.) - Various Mental / Emotional Traumas (Abuse, PTSD, etc.) - Emotional Stagnation - Physical Pain / Trauma
- Calm - Centered - Relaxation - Creativity - Inspiration - Openness - Focus - Rejuvenation - Self-Celebration - Manifesting Abilities - Deepening and Expanding of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Connection - Mental, Emotional and Physical Clearing / Wellbeing - Inner Connectivity
THE BENEFITS OF HOSTING A DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AS A BUSINESS OWNER / SPACE PROVIDER: - Adaptable to your location space & schedule
ESTABLISHMENTS WHO EXPRESS INTEREST IN HOSTING A DIGITAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE:
- Sound Bath Structure / Format is customizable to your interests
- Yoga / Fitness Spaces
- Available as a collaborative offering with a likeminded facilitator / aligned workshop and/or offering
- Holistic Healing Centers / Wellness Venues
- Appealing as a unique workshop / experience
- Helps Benefit, Cultivate and Expand Your Community “Circle” - Highly Profitable (with aligned marketing efforts) - Can be utilized as a workshop, event or both - Healthy and Drug Free Environment - Simple Setup
- Various Support Groups - Hospitals - Bookstores - Private Venues & Events - Various Treatment Centers (Addiction / Recovery) - Places of Worship / Religious Organizations - CoWorking & Community Spaces - Meditation Gardens - Corporate Establishments / Corporate Events - Schools
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DIGITAL SOUND BATHS AND ADDITIONAL LIFERHYTHMS OFFERINGS:
CONTACT:
Robert Alexander Audio Alchemist
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INTEREST!
yourliferhythm@gmail.com 310.383.4713 www.lliferhythms.us
your life. your rhythm.