HOW TO USE PIANOBATH
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PIANOBATH
Some tips on having a powerful and healing Pianobath experience…
1) Sit or lie down comfortably with a blanket, eye cover or any extra comforts - as you enter deep relaxation your body temperature will drop, so keep warm. Turn phones off and minimise any noise disruption. (Alternatively work out, do yoga or dance to the music, it's your Pianobath!) Be near the volume button if possible. just in case you need to tweak to the volume,.
2) Listen on the best speakers or headphones you have available to maximise the sound healing benefits, at a volume you find immersive but not too loud. Headphones give a more intimate feel, but speakers will give more resonance in the body from the music vibrations.
3) You'll know you're near the end when you hear a minute silence followed by the gentle ringing of Koshi bells. Feel free to stretch and slowly come round, or continue as long as you wish in a deep relaxation. The playlist automatically plays the next Pianobath or Meditation when it's finished (apologies there's no way to disable this), so just switch off when you're done.
4) Pianobath - A Pianobath is an immersive music experience (the first of its kind in the world), with exquisitely hypnotic piano and vocals that will utterly transport you, and leave you feeling uplifted and with a profound sense of peace. A Pianobath has many relaxing pieces, but mixed in with some powerful and more dramatic numbers, that can take you on a journey. For a completely chilled vibe, try the Pianobath Zen (on the membership Library). Simply sit, or lie down, get cosy and warm, and let Pianobath do the rest. choose from a single track (10 mins) to full Pianobath (60 mins). Some are combined with Toning or Meditation (after a 30-second silence, so don't worry it hasn't switched off!). You'll be in a really receptive state after your Pianobath to benefit from these add ons. Similarly, with the albums, play half a track, the full track or run all the tracks together., so you can perfectly customise your experience depending on your mood, or how much time you have. I’d love to hear how you use your Pianobath, so do email me at penny@pianobath.co.uk.
5) Meditations - these all use the beautiful Pianobath music and melisma vocals in the background. and they’re refreshingly down to earth and contemporary. The Meditations are designed to soothe your troubles, and bring a deep sense of peace, perfect as a daily tonic or an aid to sleep. Powerfully healing choose the theme and length of meditation that suits you.
6) Toning is an incredibly healing technique from yogic traditions, that i've combined with Pianobath music. Let the immersive piano and vocal harmonies wash over you, balancing both body and mind. Or for extra benefit, join in with the toning (copy the vocal tone at the beginning, breathing at your own pace, toning either on the note you hear at the beginning and throughout, or any note you prefer, copying the sound or humming - remember the important thing is just to feel the vibrations in your body, and let them work their magic!) See the BLOG page on Toning, for more info.
7) Try to take it easy after a longer Pianobath or a powerful Toning. Drink plenty of water afterwards and, if possible, rest a little. The effects of the sound healing can be strong, but will always be beneficial, as the body and mind release and regroup. Let any emotions come out in the next few days, and listen out for any signs or opportunities, too, as your intuitive senses are sharpened.
Most importantly, enjoy! Penny X
Cancer
I wanted to create a page for those going through cancer or post-cancer, handpicking some ideas and creating a Pianobath playlist that I thought would be particularly helpful. Last year i was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in January, moved house to Shoreham, a new area in the February, by March i’d had a mastectomy, summer was 4 months of strong chemotherapy, and 3 weeks of radiotherapy in october.. On top of which i suffered a distressing chemo burn which has damaged my right arm. As a single mum with a five year old, it was tough. I never cried so much in one year - there were days where i could barely walk up the stairs with bone pain, a bad moment when i realised my five year old had a clump of my beautiful long blonde hair in his hand. At times it felt like every idea of myself was taken by an invisible hand, shaken, rattled and smashed to the floor.
Even from the beginning I knew there were going to be amazing lessons. And there were. What i can only describe as a moment of revelation followed a week of shaking and fear shortly after the breast cancer was diagnosed. I saw a picture of myself with arms outstretched and heard a voice telling me to let go of my grievance. The fear completely left me, I felt a deep sense of peace and knew that i had to contact my mum. (we had been estranged for nearly 5 years). I called her that day.
There were so many questions…. Why me? What did i do wrong”? Would i die? Would the cancer come back? At first my mind was a mess. My feeling of trust in my ability to look after myself completely bottomoed out. I’d prided myself up to that point (age 54) of being in great health, having a real hang on self-care, yoga meditation, healthy eating,
I remembered that when you need answers, it’s best to shut up and listen. that had always worked for me in the past. I started to spend up to 2 hours each morning just being still, staring at the sky. Even when i could barely get out of bed, following surgery and during chemo, i propped myself on my balcony and practiced emptying my mind. I could do that. And gradually some understandings came to me in amongst the horror of what i was going through. Like seeing the odd jewel glinting in a dusty desert floor.