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sound
baths
It's the ultimate in chilling out
- soothing sounds and soft
words. Balance deputy editor
James Gill finds it a great
antidote to busy London life

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here's probably someone in
your group of friends who
insists the world of wellness
is, frankly, a load of horse sh*t. Whatever
you do, do not let them within a million
miles of a sound bath treatment.
They would have a field day, after all,
ostensibly speaking, you lay prostrate
and close your eyes while someone rubs
a bowl near you.
As with most things, however, there's
more to it than that, it's more about how
it makes you feel, what it means to you
and what you get out of it.
With a sound bath, it is said that
even a single session can help to combat
anxiety and stress, and calm the mind.

ILLUSTRATION: ACUTEGRAPHICS.CO.UK

WAVES OF WARMTH
The class Balance attended took place
in London's trendy Edition hotel in
Fitzrovia. It was fronted by Jasmine
Hemsley and Toni Dicks, who have
formed quite the wellness supergroup
under the moniker Sound Sebastien
(it feels like they should be supporting
Bastille on a UK tour, but I'm assured
that's not the case).
Jasmine is best-known for her
bestselling book East By West; Toni,
meanwhile, is a wellness consultant
and entrepreneur, perhaps the
'business' to Jasmine's 'show'.
A former yoga classmate once said to
me, in a frankly mocking tone, that my
ideal class would consist of me lying
on the floor while a woman says

soothing things. If only she could see
me now. Here, you lie on your back on
a comfy mat, close your eyes and that,
dear reader, is pretty much that.
Toni rubs the bowls while Jasmine
is the front-woman. Soon, the soothing
sound of the crystal bowls washes over
you, while Jasmine patrols the room
offering gentle guidance to help with
breathing, making for an experience
a galaxy away from the hustle and
bustle of London.
So frequent are the sonic waves that
it's akin to enjoying a wave machine
at your local swimming baths, minus
the threat of verrucas, drowning and
disappointing coffee.

A BIG BOWL OF PEACE
When Jasmine gently announced the
class had finished, it took all my strength
not to burst into tears. Could I please live
here now? Apparently not. Shame.
As we left, Jasmine informed us that
a single class can compensate for a poor
night's sleep. Even the biggest wellness
cynic must be up for that.
While a single class won't change
your life, it will calm it, and that makes
it money well spent. B

SOUND BITES
Give it a go: For anyone
in need of escapism, it's
a must. Sound Sebastien
has a 6-week residency
starting from 2 April.

High point:
That initial
lie down.

BOOKING INFO

Cost
Contact
£20 per class soundsebastien.com

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Low point:
Leaving, and
knowing the
day was then
all downhill.

No need
for denial
Clinical psychologist
Linda Blair says
avoiding snacking can
be a big mistake
It's official: we're a nation
of 'no-nos'. Britons are
feeling the pressure to live a
perfect lifestyle, saying no to
experiences we think are not
good for us, unaware these
things could inadvertently
impact our health and
wellbeing. Surprisingly,
snacking is regularly avoided
by 59% of Brits who see it as
an indulgence and feel guilty
when they eat between
meals. However, with a
bit of planning, snacking
can contribute towards a
balanced lifestyle - a handful
of almonds combined with
a little bit of dark chocolate
is not only nutrient dense,
but also packs a punch when
it comes to flavour. They're
perfect for eating on the go!
DY
HAN
TIP

Linda says: 'Balance
and small kindnesses
are key to a truly happy
life. If you take time to
focus on what you're
eating, and if you allow
yourself to enjoy the
experience - not only
will you feel better able
to control your food
intake, you're also likely
to feel calmer and less
worried generally.'

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