Emma Kelleher leads a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
As the inevitable stress of the holidays draws near, it can feel overwhelming to balance work, personal life, and family obligations without turning into a Grinch. Thankfully, there are a variety of resources designed to assist with the blues, and that overall run-down, frantic feeling many experience around the holidays.
Chimes in hand, Emma Kelleher leads a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
People settled into their yoga mats on Thursday evening at the Breckenridge library Hopeful Room and let their stresses melt away as Emma Kelleher gave them a relaxing “spa day” for their brains. After a series of deep breathing exercises and gentle yogic stretches, Kelleher gently coaxed layers of sound from a variety of crystal quartz chakra and Tibetan singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and gongs. The effect was akin to ocean waves softly washing away tension and daily anxiety.
Emma Kelleher leads a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
People join in a “sound healing” meditation at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
Palms are outstretched as students are led in a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
Hands rest at heart center as students descend into relaxation during a “sound healing” meditation on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
People sit on their yoga mats during a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
In partnership with Building Hope Summit County, Emma Kelleher leads a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
A variety of instruments, including Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, are used during a “sound meditation” at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
By utilizing a variety of frequencies, “sound bathing” has shown to have an effect on lowering blood pressure, muscle tension, and improving depression, and anxiety. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
Emma Kelleher leads a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
Students relax during a “sound healing” meditation with a variety of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls at the Breckenridge library on Thursday, Nov. 14. Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
We all deserve a moment to re-center ourselves and get back on track as the demands of the holiday season ramp up. Building Hope Summit County is offering a variety of resources and free classes through the month of November.
