Meet Ruth ~
Waves of Joy is a mindfulness, meditation, breath work and sound bath studio led by Ruth Turner. Our classes meet in person and online. My aim is to help you find inner peace and joy through mindfulness practices that are accessible and enjoyable. You will also find home goods for sale to help aid in your meditation practice that includes, teas, meditation cushions, cushion covers, eye Masks, incense holders and more.
I believe that everyone deserves to experience the benefits of sound healing and meditation, and I strive to make it easy and fun for you to incorporate these practices into your daily routine.
What is breathwork?
Breathwork is a term used to describe patterns of breathing that are meant to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
While this is a broad term, breathwork has its roots in many traditional cultures including but not limited to Pranayama in Yogic practices, breath-centered meditations in Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism, Shamanism, and Tai Chi.
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The shared concept between all practices is seeing
your breath that is taken into the lungs as the spiritual life force that creates everything around us.
What is a soundbath?
A sound bath is a meditative experience where those in attendance are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself.
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Most people attend a sound bath to achieve relaxation, inner connection, or healing. Some participants report reduced physical pain and signs of reduced stress such as lower blood pressure and heart rate after the experience. Others also report a greater state of awareness within.
How to Prepare
Below is a checklist for your
soundbath & breathwork session:
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- Yoga mat
- Water bottle
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Optional items:
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Yoga bolster
- Journal and pencil
During or after your soundbath session you may experience the following:
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- Muscle tingling
- Nausea
- Sleep
- Laughter
- Seeing colors
- Flashbacks, heightened emotions
- Seeing/sensing passed on loved ones
- Needing to use the restroom
