Sleepy Sound Yoga
Call to Inaction
We help overstimulated city-dwellers rest with sound and stretch.
As a Londoner, you're likely overstimulated. We need to take out a loan to afford lunch, there are delays on the Southbound Northern Line and did we catch you contemplating Bret Conteras's booty program?!
Maybe you’ve already committed to helpful practices such as limiting your screen time, drinking less coffee, or hyperventilating in a cold shower.
What if we were to invite you to something far more radical:
a really good nap
Our events combine stretches hand picked to soothe with a universe of sound, to bring you to a state of deep rest.
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Yin yoga
Movement to slow down
We lay the foundations for soothing our nervous systems with mindful, slow movement.
Some of us spend so long working with technology that we can forget that we have a body.
In yin yoga, each pose lasts several minutes ...
... which gives you time to reconnect with that bundle of nerves below your head.
And with a variety of props, cushions and blocks, the stretches that make up a yin practice can be attained, even if you haven't touched your toes since secondary school.
Sound
Vibrations to soothe
In waking life, our minds must assess every sound for potential threat
In a London office, you might overhear conversations, traffic and clanking noises from the surrounding city.
Your flight or fight system is likely constantly engaged.
But just as sound can activate, it can soothe.
Rhythmic loops, drones and mantra allow the surprise-seeking parts of our minds to predict what's coming, recognise that it's ok, and chill out.
About your hosts
Marina and Daniel
Marina
Marina wears many hats, but in both of her careers as a yoga teacher and a non-profit professional her priorities are aligned: nourishing caring, compassionate and loving communities.
Deepening the connection between mind and body, Marina's yin classes weave together deep relaxation with an exploration of the deeper philosophy behind the practice.
By challenging us to find our yin edge - that sweet spot between bravely facing discomfort and practicing compassion for ourselves - they aim to empower students to re-define the boundaries of what's possible; in their yoga practice and beyond the confines of their mat.
Daniel
Daniel, the violinist for the band yndi halda, creates soundscapes that blend the digital and physical worlds.
His intention is to mirror and bring harmony to our lives that oscillate between online and offline spaces.
He combines drones and loops with crystal bowls, chants and violin melodies, enveloping you in your own personal sound universe.
His favorite piece of music is Tabula Rasa by Arvo Pärt and his favorite letter is B.
About our instruments
A carefully curated selection
Violin
Daniel plays a Bridge Instruments 5 string 'Golden Tasman' violin, connecting the light of higher octave melodies with the dark of lower octaves that can be felt in our chests.
Lyra
Vlad Kreimer, who designed the Lyra describes as 'the violin of synthesizers'. A drone instrument that routes electricity directly through the players fingertips, the Lyra is unique among electronic instruments.
Crystal bowls
Precise, clear crystal bowls and chimes to focus the attention. Our crystal bowls are manufactured to order with carefully chosen frequencies.
Chant
The human voice is the most ancient of instruments. Medicine songs are found across cultures, and we draw inspiration not just from the sanskrit mantra that are used in yoga, but also lesser known celtic medicine songs.