the altha journal
a blog for the conscious individual
Your guide to all things sound healing & wellness.
Introducing the Healy
We are excited to announce that for our private (both human and animal) sound healing experiences we are now offering the add-on option of individualized microcurrent sessions with the Healy device.
The Basics of Breathwork
If you haven’t heard of breathwork before, it is essentially the act of consciously manipulating your breathing patterns in order to influence your mental, emotional, and physical state. The systematic exercises are different depending on the desired outcome (relaxation, to energize, for focus etc.).
Introducing Kindrêd Meditation
The new kid on the meditation scene; Kindrêd is a modern form of movement meditation focused on the art of human connection. Powered by mirror neurons, Kindrêd helps people learn how to regulate their emotions and access heightened states of consciousness in an easy and time-effective way.
What are the Benefits of Cold-Water Therapy?
Whether you’ve seen it on Goop Lab on Netflix or are familiar with the Wim Hof method, cold water immersion therapy has become an increasingly popular health trend with some serious benefits.
Sound Healing and Kindrêd Meditation: Corporate Team Building Experience
On a warm and sunny summer day in Laguna Beach, the Love Tower at Ashah team embarked down to the sparkling sea for an afternoon of connection and relaxation.
The 35 Best Books to Kickstart a Consciousness Journey
The journey to health, wellness, and consciousness is exactly that – a journey. In addition to daily meditation, sound healing, physical exercise, and healthy eating another great way to begin a wellness journey is to crack open a book!
What is Ancestral Mayan Herbal Cleansing?
Originating back to Ancient Mayan times, herbal cleansing exercises have been widely used as a form of Curanderismo - the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine.
What Is Sound Healing And How Does It Work?
Sound therapy is the use of music, chanting, toning and other sonic vibrations to heal and balance the body, mind and spirit. It's a form of holistic medicine that can be used as a complementary treatment or alone. Sound bath therapy uses the frequencies in music, including the energy vibrations that are found in crystals, to heal emotional and physical conditions. In this article we'll explore what sound healing is and how it works—as well as its benefits for your health!
Joshua Tree Desert Wellness Retreat
In mid-July of 2022 we had the honor and privilege of hosting eight incredible guests at the first ever Altha retreat in beautiful desert of Joshua Tree.
Bespoke Wellness Experiences
Although we at Altha love our small and more intimate sound healing sessions, we always celebrate any opportunity to take our wellness experiences to the next level. With a background in luxury event planning, curating bespoke one-of-a-kind wellness experiences is one of our great passions.
Four Seasons Global Wellness Day
On a warm summer afternoon in Beverly Hills, Global Wellness Day at the Four Seasons commenced to celebrate healthy habits and the joy of living well. The day ahead would include various wellness experiences such as yoga, spa treatments, healthy vegan meals, and a signature Altha Hypno-Sound Bath™.
A Guide to Better Sleep
Quality rest is something that most of us could certainly use more of. While most of us are aware that sleep is essential to our health, we still struggle to get the quality and amount that we need.
Corporate Sound Healing at Zest AI
We recently got the opportunity to host a Hypno-Sound Bath for the artificial intelligence finance firm Zest AI. Our goal was to not only provide an afternoon of relaxation and well-deserved tranquility to each team member, but also to help them become the most confident and productive versions of themselves.
What Is a Hypno-Sound Bath™?
While sound healing and hypnotherapy are two distinct modalities that have provided change and healing for centuries, our exclusive Hypno-Sound Bath merges these two methods for the most effective experience possible.
Le Petit Malibu Oceanview Sound Bath
Nestled in the Malibu hills on a beautiful warm and sunny Spring day, an afternoon of sound healing and relaxation commenced.
Tips on Cultivating a Better Work-Life Balance
Feeling burnt out? Having difficulty creating boundaries at work?Struggling to make time for your personal life? While “work-life balance” has become a bit of a buzz word recently, achieving it can be easier said than done.
What to Expect at a Sound Bath
Have you ever heard of a sound bath? If the answer is no, let me explain. Sound baths are relaxing sessions where people lay down in silence and listen to soothing live music and feel the vibrations. They can be extremely beneficial if you have trouble sleeping or just want to unwind after a long day at work. In this blog post, we'll go over what exactly a sound bath is, what you need to bring with you when attending one, how it makes you feel afterward—and even how much transformative they can be!
The Importance of a Morning Routine
Is a morning routine really the key to a successful life?
While the concept of a “morning routine” seems like extra work to many, its benefits are truly undeniable.
Introducing Theta Drums
Derived from Native American water drums and now a sound bath staple, ocean drums are a special type of drum that mimics of the sound of the ocean.
The Benefits of Sound Healing
While sound healing therapy dates back to Ancient Greece when it was used in an effort to cure mental disorders, it has become one of the most popular modern wellness trends (often in the form of sound baths).