the altha journal
a blog for the conscious individual
Your guide to all things sound healing & wellness.
Water Activation Rituals at Altha
Water is an extremely powerful and divine element; it is 70% of our makeup, we need it to survive, and it has the power to transform our lives. However, did you know that water is also influenced by sound and vibration, and can make an incredible healing tool?
6 New Year’s Rituals to Start the Year Off Right
While this time is usually full of New Year’s resolutions and grand goals, rituals can also be an incredibly powerful way to ring in our next chapter and let go of the past (and any stress, fear, anxiety, worry, or anger that comes along with it).
Introducing the Inara x Altha Fragrance
We decided to create an Inara x Altha scent as we wanted a way to for our guests to take the deep peace they feel after a sound bath session home with them. Combining our custom scent with the healing power of alchemy singing bowls, we wanted to give our attendees a way to feel a sense of serenity whenever needed in their everyday lives.
Embracing Stillness & Rejecting the Concept of "Laziness"
In today’s increasingly fast-paced world (and throughout history) we are programmed to believe that if we are not productive almost 24/7 that we are somehow “lazy”. We live in a society where we are constantly pressured to do more with less, but what if there was another way?
2022 Zen’s Gift Guide for Animals
Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for your friend, your family, your partner, your pet, or for yourself, Altha has got you covered! We’ve gathered all of our favorite wellness gifts for our favorite pets and people in our lives.
2022 Mindful Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for your friend, your family, your partner, your pet, or for yourself, Altha has got you covered! We’ve gathered all of our favorite wellness gifts for our favorite pets and people in our lives.
Wellness Series at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel
We are thrilled to announce that Altha will be co-hosting a wellness experiences series at the beautiful Kimpton La Peer Hotel. Altha will be bringing once a month a bespoke sound healing experience, kicking off the partnership on December 18th with a Yin Yoga Sound Bath, following with a dog sound healing experience in January.
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.