Rainbowls & Reiki

02/08/2026

Every single day living and breathing Aotearoa air, I find myself a little bit more. Embracing a life surrounded by nature, I find myself seeking the light wherever I go. It is in these little moments of light seeking vs shadow play, I find myself lost in the moments with gratitude, to be alive, to be living this life just as I am.

Life can be so simple, yet so beautiful, but it does take conscious effort to look beyond the struggles of daily living to be able to see these glimmers of hope that surrounds us. Every person has the ability to find hope in little things that brings us joy. We just need to be open minded enough to see them, feel them, to take that moment to pause long enough to enjoy them.

As aging becomes a real thing, I find myself appreciating these moments even more. Even the laughs of my children, the silly antics they do, or how they respond to one another, I find precious moments worth pausing to simply make a mental note to remember those moments. After all, life is truly made up of these moments, and if you don’t take notice of them, life simply passes by you, and before you know it, you forgot to say goodbye or tell someone you love them, before time takes them away from you.

Time itself is speeding up in this era, but it is our responsibility to slow it down for ourselves, to remember who we are, and what it is that makes it worth living for.

01/08/2026

Today we concluded the last session of Sound Medicine, a 4 months healing container. It has been a beautiful unfolding of healing journeys witness. I feel grateful and privileged to be trusted to hold this container, a safe space for everyone who joined to share their honest experience and feedback on each sound journey, and how they experienced it differently each time.

Today’s journey was a little different as we embarked on Somatic Vocal Healing to share how everyone can tap into the power of their own voice to facilitate their own healing. So that even when they cannot attend a sound journey, they have their own voice to help themselves come back to their bodies to ground and find peace within when life gets challenging. From the edgy anxiety of not knowing what to expect, to everyone making sounds that brought them back into their own bodies at the end was the unfolding of the power of voices, a powerful healing ability unlocked within everyone.

We also ended today’s journey with a short Shamanic sound journey with the world’s oldest instruments: rattles, flutes & drum.

Personally, it has been a beautiful experience to witness everyone’s healing progress, to understand their observations and integration with each journey. I’m grateful to be able to hold this container for everyone this season. Thank you for trusting me. 🙏🏻💖🎶

29/07/2026

Sharing an article on The Joy of Improvisation written by my dear drum teacher Marla Leigh's Music Page with permission.

✨ The Joy of Improvisation
by yours truly...soon to be published on a blog
~~~~
Improvisation is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves as musicians (and humans).

Many people think improvisation means making something completely new out of thin air. But I see it a little differently.

Improvisation is about being fully present.

It's about listening deeply, trusting yourself, and allowing the music to unfold naturally in the moment.

The truth is, we are improvising all the time in life. Every conversation, every step we take, every choice we make is unique. We can never repeat a moment exactly the same way twice.

Music is no different.

When we improvise, we move beyond memorizing notes and begin creating from a much deeper place. We stop worrying about being "right" and start expressing what we truly hear and feel.
🌿 What Gets in the Way?

For many of us, the biggest obstacle isn't technique ~ it's our own thinking.

We worry about:

Making mistakes
Playing the "wrong" note
Not sounding good enough
What others might think

These thoughts pull us out of the present moment, and improvisation can only happen in the present.
💛 The Secret

Instead of trying to play something impressive...

Try listening.

Listen to the rhythm.

Listen to the space between the notes.

Listen to your own breath.

When you truly listen, your hands begin to respond naturally. That's where the magic happens.
🥁 Improvisation Is a Practice

Improvisation isn't a talent that only some people are born with.

It's a skill that grows every time you give yourself permission to explore.

Some days you'll love what you play.

Other days you won't.

Both are part of the journey.

Keep showing up.

Stay curious.

Be kind to yourself.

And most importantly...

Have fun.

Because when we let go of perfection and begin playing from the heart, that's often when the most beautiful music begins to emerge. ✨

~ Marla Leigh's Music Page

Send a message to learn more

26/07/2026

First time trying edits! Not sure if it’s my editing syncing skills that sucks or my improvisation that sucks! 🤣

Spent the day catching up on class 2 of Desert Prophecy. While I really love improvisation, I recognised that it is super challenging when there is a strong rhythm going on, and trying to listen to my own video, recording it, and starting in time is a challenge all on its own!

Gona try to play around more with my improv but homework is done for now. Marla Leigh

On a side note, we have folks joining us for Sacred Music Jamming Circle coming Thursday! Come join us if you wana explore live improvisation in a free flow music circle too. Bring your own instruments & voice! Sign up via website or link in bio.

25/07/2026

As much as we humans can plan & schedule, the Universe always has its own greater plans. We were supposed to start Somatic Vocal Healing this morning but 2 attendees were stuck outside New Plymouth due to bad weather & earthquake road closure. So we made the decision to start on 9 Aug instead so that no one misses a class.

That leaves me time for a morning chanting practice to Lord Ganesha, the God of protection and remover of obstacles. May the roads be cleared and opened soon so that everyone can get home safe. 🙏🏻

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Jai Ganesha!

25/07/2026

Due to unexpected bad weather road closures, we have attendees stuck outside of New Plymouth, so our first session for Somatic Vocal Healing will commence on 9 Aug instead! There will be 3 new dates for the last 3 sessions. Please enquire if you are keen to join us. There is still time to sign up if you are still sitting on the fence!

24/07/2026

Sound is the gateway to healing, raising vibrations and calming your nervous system. From a simple humming effect to elaborate sound journeys. Sounds and music has been therapeutic since ancient times, and it is accessible to anyone. These are some of the ways I use sound as daily practices. Which one would you try?

Save for your daily practice. Follow me on Humanitix or subscribe to my newsletter for upcoming sound events in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Online classes for Native American Flute, Frame Drumming & Somatic Vocal Healing are available upon requests.

23/07/2026

Are you done holding it together? Trying to be perfect just because…

I am done. Entering midlife, perimenopause, balancing acts of being of service to family & trying to keep my sanity to live my dreams. This is just what I needed today. This is my self-practice, guided by my teacher Jacob.

As I plan the curriculum for Somatic Vocal Healing, it calls me back into my own practice. I am excited to share what I learned from different vocal teachers about the Voice, and to facilitate the release of Voices, stories, emotions, somatic information in this container. I can’t wait to begin this Sunday 26 July 2026.

This is for the brave ones who are ready to release with their voices somatically, ready to stop holding it in, ready to be perfectly imperfect just as you are. The circle is forming. Join us via website or link in bio.

22/07/2026

Did you know that Somatic Vocal Healing is previously known as Vocal Sound Healing?

These are just some testimonials from past attendees, and it was only after attending 1 session. Imagine what a container of 8 sessions would be like when we have the opportunity to work through all the mantras and soundscapes composed to help us develop a deeper connection to our voices, to be in circle to experience this transformative Somatic Vocal Healing journey together?

Your fears and doubts of your Voice are valid. It takes courage to step into this container, to unravel the power of your own Voice. I understand the fears of the shadows of being too loud, too noisy, too much, be quiet, keep it down, hush, don’t speak, hold your truth. But, it does not have to be this way anymore.

Your Voice is your birthright. Reclaim your Voice, and you reclaim your story, your truth, and stand in your truth to speak up, voice out, sing out loud. Your Voice connects you to your own divinity within. Only YOU can unlock it when you step into this container.

Join us 26 July 2026. It is not too late to reconnect and reclaim your Voice. Your commitment is your investment. The returns are so much more.

Sign up via website or link in bio.