Kia ora friends,

Alex here, and welcome back to TYP. Thank you as always for choosing to spend some of your precious time with us and for supporting this little pod - we are so honoured and SO grateful that it is serving and inspiring so many yogi’s out there.

Both Sarah and I feel incredibly lucky to have these weekly opportunities to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by incredible people from around the world who are experts in their craft related to the health and wellness industry.

This week, we had the honour of chatting with Julie Afsahi and Jessica Cross based in Texas, USA. These two incredible wahine have co-authored a book called “Seasons of Sound” - a rich resource for both new and seasoned and sound practitioners. The book serves as an essential guide to attuning ourselves to the earth's rhythms, quieting our racing minds, and nurturing our souls with the power of sound.

After listening to this chat I am certain you will want to grab a copy of this delightful book, as it is bursting with beauty and wisdom about the power and potency of sound healing and aligning with the seasons.

In this korero, we cover off the origins of sound healing and how it has evolved over time and geographical space. We learn about the science behind its healing power, looking in particular at entrainment; syncing heartbeat and breath, exercising the nervous system’s resiliency and eliciting a parasympathetic nervous system response. We talk about the power of weaving intention and themes into sound baths and yoga classes, and how to curate your own sacred spaces. Jess and Julie also share some great tips for newbies who might be keen to dip their toe into the world of sound healing.

This episode will likely leave you in awe of our innate connection with sound and the power we all have to use it as a healing modality.

Enjoy this beautiful chat friends, and please let us know what you think!

Links + Resources:

Seasons of Sound Book

Jess' Website

Julie's Website

Jess Instagram

Julie Instagram