Welcome to The Croft of Song
At The Croft of Song, we aim to provide a safe and nurturing space for people, especially women, to explore their spirituality through sound healing, drumming, singing circles and yoga classes. We facilitate offerings that will encourage you to explore your spirituality in a fun and practical way helping you deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you.
About
Most of our classes are run by Emma who has been teaching Yoga and facilitating Sound Healing since 2017. She ran her own studio in Edinburgh before moving to Kinross-shire where she opened Croit Oran, which is Galic for The Croft Of song, in 2021.
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Her qualifications include: 200hr Yoga Teachers Training, 50hr Yin Yoga, 50hr Pregnancy and mum and baby yoga, Diploma- Sound healing practitioner, Diploma in Holistic therapeutic Massage, Advanced massage- Myofascial release, BA Hons Musical Theatre.
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Before becoming a holistic practitioner Emma was a performer in musicals, cruise ships and various events. She spent 8 years touring the world as an international showgirl and cabaret performer performing in groups and one woman shows she wrote and produced herself.
Offerings
We offer a range of classes to help you connect with your spirituality and improve your wellbeing.
Sound Healing
In this session you will be taken deep into a state of relaxation through a guided meditation and then you will be bathed head to toe in beautiful healing sounds. Sound healing is an ancient and very powerful tool which can bring profound healing to your body and mind. If we think about it, everything is energy and vibration and that is what makes us the unique version of ourselves. When we experience pain, anxiety, depression or dis-ease (disease) these areas are not vibrating in harmony with the rest of us. Just like a guitar strings need tuned every so often so do our bodies and our energy field. Sound healing and sound baths are a great way to get back ‘in tune' with yourself. Various instruments and sounds (including Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, voice, flute, drum etc) will be used to create vibrations encouraging a shift in your consciousness and slowing down of your brainwaves, shifting from a more active state (beta) to a more relaxed dreamlike state (alpha). It’s been scientifically proven that sound and music can have a dramatic effect in easing stress, anxiety, depression and low mood and that the right kinds of sounds can have incredible healing effects. Sound is immediate and it has a way of having a direct impact on our whole being. You don't have to be a well-practiced meditation or self-care practitioner in order to have a profound and positive experience with sound. In fact, a sound bath can serve as a gateway to these practices by introducing you to what it feels like when calmness enters the mind and body. You will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and totally blissed out ready for a good nights sleep and leaving the stresses of everyday behind. What a treat for your nervous system. Are you ready to give yourself this gift? Sessions are run bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm. (a Drum and Chanting circle is run on the in between weeks.) Address: Near Kinross, KY13 Investment: £12.50/£15.50 per person Spaces are limited.
Drum and Singing Woman's Circle
"Such a fun class that nourishes my soul!" Did you know that the first drummers were women? Do You feel the call of the drum and want to sing with a supportive group of wonderful women? This class will nurture your soul and leave you feeling empowered and invigorated. We will create a sacred space, set intentions and then play and sing together. No experience necessary as I will take you through everything you need to know to play simple rhythms and lead you through beautiful songs. Singing and drumming in groups in one of the most ancient medicines and you will be held in this safe container to explore you most authentic self. No experience is necessary just an enthusiasm to try something new. Don’t worry if you don’t have a drum as I have them to borrow- we play on frame drums or shamanic drums. You also don’t have to consider yourself as a singer to enjoy the vibration of your own voice and these simple songs really are accessible to all. Vibrational healing (eg drumming and singing) hugely reduces conditions like anxiety, depression, digestive issues and chronic pain. As a chronic pain sufferer myself I swear by the powers of sound healing to soothe my symptoms. The power of the drum really is something else and I am so excited to hold sacred space for you and welcome you into our sacred and supportive drum community. Truly everyone and anyone can hugely benefit from the vibrations of drumming, singing and spending time with a likeminded community!! If you are interested but the thought scares you a little... give it a go! "Emma made us all so welcome and made the session both uplifting, holistic and fun. Would highly recommend trying it!" "There's nothing that gets those endorphins surging around the bloodstream more than joining together in circle with others, joining together with a drum, singing and dancing, with smiles on all our faces!" "It's a complete switch off from daily happenings. Uplifting and invigorating!" "I leave feeling calmer, more centred and joyful!" "A wonderful experience!!" The drum circle will be held at my home sanctuary in Carnbo, Kinross-shire KY13 (6 miles west of Kinross on the A91) Time: 6.30-8pm Investment- £12.50/£15.50
Shamanic Drum Birthing
Do you feel the call to make your own shamanic drum?! In this is a full one day workshop you will craft your own drum under the guidance of Emma. Birthing a drum is a real honour and can be a deep spiritual practise which will be celebrated around ritual and ceremony to honour the animal hides and woods that we will be using. We will weave our personal intentions into the drums to deepen our connection to them and increase their healing properties. Both the drum face and the lacing will be made from responsibly resourced Perthshire deer hide. There will be several options of wooden frames to choose from. All have their own unique spiritual qualities and magick which adds to the power of the drum. We'll have a pot luck lunch so bring something to share. Herbal teas will be provided throughout the day. Dates: TBC Time: 10.30am-4pm Investment: £200 (which includes all materials) To Book please email croftofsong@gmail.com
Sacred Crafts
Emma loves crafting and has an assortment of Items to sell including needle felted drum beaters, rattle necklaces and drum charms. She also runs workshops that will teach you how to make your own. A shop page is coming soon but if you are interested in any of the above get in touch and she can let you know what is available or make bespoke crafts for you.