We tried sound bath relaxation

The staff of Helsingin aikuisopisto tried sound bath relaxation under the guidance of teacher Oona Hänninen. The aim was to pause for a shared experience and take a short break from the busy work schedule.

During the sound bath relaxation, we listened to the harmonious sound of handmade singing bowls. For the relaxation, we lay down in a comfortable position and tried to let go of the pressure to perform in everyday life.

The gentle soundscape of the singing bowls guided the body into a state of deep relaxation, and some of the team even had time to drift off to sleep.

“An absolutely wonderful session! In the middle of all the rush, it was important to stop and let go for a moment,” reflected Lauha Halonen, leader of the Integration Support project, straight after the session.

“I believe that sound bath relaxation is an easy-to-approach way of relaxing, also for people who have not tried relaxation techniques before. The atmosphere created by the singing bowls was really special and took each of us on our own journey. This was the best Christmas present!” Lauha said gratefully.

Teacher Oona Hänninen is a qualified community educator (UAS), a Peter Hess® sound relaxation practitioner and a meditation and relaxation instructor. At Helsingin aikuisopisto, she teaches courses on mindfulness, relaxation and holistic wellbeing.

“I offer ways to pause, reflect on yourself and grow spiritually. I draw inspiration from my experience in the field of mental health and from different mind and body practices. I have studied Buddhist mind training, tantric yoga, yin yoga and other yoga traditions extensively,” Oona says about her background.

“My own spiritual practice is also very much present in my work. I see life as a journey of learning, in which we are all constantly in the role of both student and teacher.”

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