Sound Meditation-Embodied Awareness Class 06/01/2026

Description

Journey inward through the subtle sheaths of the human experience-as we weave the sounds of Himalayan and crystal bowls, chimes, drum, native flute and other instruments with meditation to cultivate deep self-awareness of mind, body and soul.

📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: 06/01/2026
⏰ Time: 19:00-20:00
📍 Location: The Sacred Womb, Soul Wellness Hub, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 2TL.
💫 Exchange: £10.00

🌿 Embodied Awareness- A Journey through the Five Koshas 🌿

Embodiment is the art of coming home to ourselves — of inhabiting the body as a living expression of consciousness. Through the practices of meditation and sound, we begin to sense the layers of our being with greater clarity. Each moment of awareness becomes a doorway into the truth of who we are beneath the surface of thought and form.

This class is suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. Beginners benefit from the integration of sound into their practice which can encourage the mind to focus and quieten, supporting the meditator to reach deeper states of awareness and exploration. Seasoned meditators can begin to explore the stillness in the absence of sound, supporting a shift into non-dual awareness where boundaries can soften, offering an alternative exploration to a concentration practice alone.

You will be held, supported and received with gentleness and care with trauma-informed practices, suitable for complete beginners through to seasoned meditators.

✨ The Flow of the Evening:

The evening unfolds as a gentle journey inward — the subtle layers of body, breath, mind, wisdom, and spirit. We begin by arriving into the body with a body scan and the awareness of breath. As the rhythm of breath deepens, we awaken the flow of energy within, guided by the soothing resonance of Tibetan and crystal bowls, the soft shimmer of rainstick and ocean drum, and the living vibration of sound. Through periods of guided and silent meditation, you are invited to rest in awareness — observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations as they naturally soften and release. The tones of native flute, the steady pulse of drum, rattles and chimes may accompany this journey, offering subtle support to the unfolding of inner stillness. Sound vibration weave through the space, attuning body and spirit to a deeper sense of balance and connection. As the practice draws toward stillness, awareness settles into the quiet joy of being — a spacious, grounded peace that radiates through every layer of the self.

The flow of sound and meditation will vary throughout the coming weeks, drawing on deeper exploration of either breath, body, emotions, thought or stillness, giving the meditator the openness to explore the koshas in more depth with a kind curiosity.

⚠️ A Gentle Note:
This class is not recommended if you:

• Have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device

• Are in the first trimester of pregnancy

• Experience sound-induced epilepsy or seizures

• Are currently navigating severe, untreated mental health conditions

If you are unsure, please check with your healthcare provider before attending.

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Anything Else?

Just bring yourself and some water to keep you hydrated. Mats, cushions and blankets will be provided, although you are welcomed to bring your own if you prefer, and anything else that helps you feel comfortable and supported as you rest.

Further reading on the Five Koshas are provided below, for anyone who would like to explore deeper, although no prior understanding is required for this class. Just come as you are, ready to experience sound and meditation as a curious, loving, exploration of yourself.

The Five Koshas- A Pathway of Embodied Awareness

In yogic philosophy, the human experience is understood through five koshas, or “sheaths.” These layers veil our innermost essence — pure consciousness — yet also serve as pathways towards it. By gently exploring each sheath, we learn to recognise the interconnection of body, breath, mind, wisdom, and spirit, allowing awareness to unfold naturally from the outermost to the innermost self.

Meditation and sound are complementary tools that guide awareness through the five koshas — the sheaths of being that veil and reveal our true nature. Together, these practices awaken the body’s intelligence, harmonise energy, calm the mind, and attune us to the spacious awareness that is our essence.

Annamaya Kosha- The Physical Body

The outermost sheath, composed of food and matter, represents our tangible form, the skin, bones and muscles-All that we can see the body to be. The physical body is the sacred vessel of consciousness and is directly affected by the more subtle koshas. Through meditation, we cultivate awareness of bodily sensations (pranamaya kosha), thoughts and emotions (manomaya kosha), discernment (vijnanamaya kosha) and stillness (anandamaya kosha), learning to inhabit the body completely with gentleness and respect.

Pranamaya Kosha- The Energy Body

The pranamaya kosha is the sheath of life force — the subtle current of prana that animates the body and breath. Meditation refines our sensitivity to this flow, guiding awareness inward to the quiet movement of energy beneath the breath.
Sound and vibration directly influence this energetic body, helping to release blockages and restore harmony. As we listen and feel sound resonate within, the flow of prana becomes balanced and vibrant.

Manomaya Kosha- The Mental Body

This sheath encompasses the mind, emotions, and sensory experience. Meditation allows us to observe thoughts and emotions with compassion, softening identification with mental activity.
Sound becomes an ally here — soothing the emotional body through vibration and release. Through these practices, the manomaya kosha becomes more spacious, allowing awareness to move beyond reactivity into balance and ease.

Vijnanamaya Kosha- The Wisdom Body

This is the sheath of insight, discernment, and intuitive knowing. Through meditation, we begin to rest in the quiet clarity beneath thought — where understanding arises naturally. As awareness refines, the vijnanamaya kosha illuminates the subtle wisdom that guides conscious living.

Anandamaya Kosha- The Bliss Body

The innermost sheath is the anandamaya kosha, the field of bliss. It is not an emotion but the radiant peace of pure awareness itself.
Meditation opens the doorway to this sheath, allowing consciousness to rest in its natural state. Sound  becomes an extension of this inner stillness — expressions of joy and wholeness. Through the integration of all koshas, we awaken to the simple truth of being: that the Self we seek is already here, quietly present within every breath and heartbeat.