The Origin of Language and the Power of the Voice
Find out how and why the way our language evolved over millennia has resulted in our voices being so beneficial for improving health and well being.
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Sound Therapy Affects Consciousness
How a simple session with a specific therapeutic sound sequence can reduce pain, improve emotional well-being, calm and clear the mind and a whole host of other positive benefits. BAST now has data to support the effectiveness of therapeutic sound.
BAST helps Morrisons in search of ‘the cheeriest voice in Britain’
We all know how stressful Christmas shopping could be. This is why Morrisons is trying to make this year’s holiday season a little bit more cheerful for us all. In collaboration with Lyz Cooper, founder of The British Academy of Sound Therapy, Morrisons came up with ‘Festive Fred’ who would replace the usual voice at the self-service tills at all Morrisons stores across the country.
Sound Affects
Have you ever been moved to tears or had goosebumps or chills when listening to your favourite track? Do you find high pitched sounds such as alarms or nails down a blackboard really intrusive or even annoying? Have you ever wondered why this is? The way we respond to sound and music is down to the way we have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years.
Sounding the Mind of God Description
This is an exciting time to be alive! Advancements in science are helping to support, and add a new dimension […]
Energising Yourself
Students at BAST enjoying voice and movement exercises As I write this long overdue post I am in an apartment […]
The Healing Power of Your Voice
The power of the human voice never ceases to amaze me. Not only does it enable us to communicate, to […]
7th & 8th February 2015 – Module 1 – Gongbaths, Soundbaths and Relaxation Sessions
Module 1 – Gongbaths, Soundbaths and Relaxation Sessions – We will explore how to give relaxing sessions using the gong, […]
28th February – 1st March – Module 2 – Rhythm Group Facilitation
Module 2 – Rhythm Group Facilitation – Express your story in a rhythmscape offering an outlet for communication beyond words, […]
28th & 29th march – Module 3 – Soundscapes & Sonic Art
Module 3 – Soundscapes, Interactive Sessions, Sonic Art – Explore how to use sound as a dynamic ‘healthy art’ form. […]
18th & 19th April – Module 4 – Narrative Soundscapes
Module 4 – Working with Unhelpful Narrative – How many of us go through life with unhelpful beliefs that hold us […]