Sound Healing
I am a qualified Sound Healing Practitioner with The College of Sound Healing (IICT members).
I offer private 1-2-1 sound healing sessions for individual and small groups; as well as regular group gong sound baths in Dirleton Kirk Hall. I am available to support other wellbeing events and festivals, please get in touch if you wish to add some beautiful sound healing to your event.
Sound Healing: the gong has been used for thousands of years and is being recognised as a powerful, non-invasive healing modality. The sound waves from the Gong induce a meditative state and enter into the body, affecting change at the cellular level, as well as the quantum level. Even in one session, a noticeable change can be experienced.
What is Sound Healing?
Sound Healing is a powerful practice that combines different healing sounds, music, and sound healing instruments to improve well-being by creating a beautiful experience where all layers of our energy field (body, mind, soul, spirit) are stimulated at a cellular level.
Sound Healing is highly effective at activating our relaxation response, which counters the many symptoms caused by chronic stress, while helping to balance our whole being. It can help take you into a deep, meditative space within yourself to promote relaxation and your bodies natural healing response.
Sound Therapy techniques are delivered using instruments such as gongs, drums, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, singing, toning and mantras.
For now, my focus is on the use of the Gong, however, in time, other instruments and techniques will be added to the offering.
Ancient Wisdom
For many thousands of years, ancient sages, masters and enlightened communities have known about and understood the significance and importance of sound as a sacred instrument of immense power and potential, not only for healing but also for spiritual development.
Ancient civilisations revered sound so deeply that they believed it called the universe into creation. These communities have been working in harmony with and incorporating sound into their rituals, ceremonies, rites of passage, meditations, celebrations and healing philosophies as far back as the dawn of humanity.
Shamans, priests, priestesses, healers, masters and medicine men and women from the four corners of the earth have worked with sound in sacred ways since ancient times and have created many sound instruments to assist them.
The variety of sound instruments or tools used by ancient civilisations is extensive. The emergence of sound as a holistic or complementary therapy highlights the importance of sound as a significant healing and transformational tool as we transition into the Aquarian Age.
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Contraindications
Please review the contraindications before booking a ticket for any sound healing sessions:
1. Pregnancy – Especially during the first and third trimesters, the intense vibrations may overstimulate the baby or potentially trigger early labour. Pregnant individuals should consult their healthcare provider and consider sitting farther from the instruments
2. Heart Conditions – Those with pacemakers, arrhythmias, or other cardiovascular issues should be cautious, as the strong vibrations may interfere with heart rhythm or devices. Medical advice is strongly recommended before attending
3. Metal Implants – People with metal plates, pins, or implants should consult a healthcare professional, as the effects of sound vibrations on metal in the body are not fully understood
4. Severe Mental Health Conditions – Individuals with conditions such as schizophrenia or psychosis may find the sensory intensity overwhelming, potentially triggering distressing emotional responses
5. Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders – The fluctuating frequencies and vibrations may act as a trigger for seizures in sensitive individuals. Medical clearance is advised
TESTIMONIALS
I had a very profound healing session with Karen. She is very knowledgable around the wonderful benefits of gong therapy and makes you feel instantly at ease. I have had several gong baths prior to Karen’s and often found them challenging, but in this session I actually drifted off and experienced a very deep sense of peace.
Mai, The Sacred Space
Karen from Empowered Being does an amazing job of making you feel welcome at her sessions. She explains everything in an easy to understand manner and allows you to relax into the process. The sound bath experience allowed me to drop into a deep meditative space which left me feeling very relaxed and connected for the rest of the day. Highly recommend!
Nigel, Primal Health Coach
Absolutely beautiful experience, in a quiet, soothing environment. An amazing escape from everyday life, I had no idea that gongs could do so much! Highly recommended.
Lucy, North Berwick
I had the pleasure of a series of three private (weekly) gong bath sessions with Karen, and they were both lush and healing. The space was lovely, comfortable and warm and Karen is respectful and nurturing. It's both a relaxing and powerful experience. Highly recommend.
Suzanne, Mother Heal
I have been to a 1-2-1 sound healing and attended a group sound bath at Dirleton Kirk hall. Karen holds the space, settling you in for the magic of sound from the gong. I loved the blend of light kundalini yoga prior to the group session, the perfect blend of gentle tuning in with the mantra and some warm up postures before laying down on the mat, covered in blankets and cushions to begin the journey of sound healing. It’s hard to describe the feeling, it’s definitely something to experience all of the effects. Highly recommend.
James, Holistics Anam Therapy