Willow Rock Yoga - Rachel Cowan

08/05/2026

The last couple of weeks… I continue to drink each moment into the memory banks knowing that one day I’ll be stardust and the sparkle is everywhere.

07/19/2026

Sol, Sound, SUP, Sauna, and Somatic Healing | $85

Sunday, August 2nd
Bootlegger’s Basin at Smugg’s

Together with Mindy of Roots & Tides Yoga, we’re bringing you a half-day retreat designed to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul. Incorporating all of the elements of water, air, earth, fire, and ether.

Boards are provided; simply register for this limited event (10 people only, only two left!!!), pack your towel, snacks, SPF, and journal. Our day will be spent practicing yoga in a gorgeous setting, receiving sound atop the water (anchored at all times), and then luxuriating in the sauna or swimming on repeat.

Click on the Register & Pay link below, scroll down to Yoga, and then scroll down to the event to register.

https://www.rootsandtidesvt.com/book

04/21/2026

This year isn’t even half over

11/27/2025

Just a fire dragon angel playing the chimes - Sending loving awareness out into the ether.

11/16/2025

10/01/2025

Restorative Rest & Sound Healing Soul Retreat
Sunday, November 16th | 9:30am–12:30pm | $80

with Rachel Cowan & Tamara Jordan
at The Sanctuary at The Chace Mill

Spend a nourishing morning in retreat—gentle yoga, restorative rest, and immersive sound healing, followed by light bites and refreshments.

We’ll begin with grounding movement to awaken the body, then soften into restorative postures, supported stretch, and breathwork. You’ll have the option to receive the vibration of Tibetan Singing Bowls placed directly on the body for deeper energetic release. Rachel will then guide a yogic rest practice as she and Tamara offer a layered soundscape of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, chimes, and more.

This intentional blend of yoga, vibrational therapy, and sound healing helps quiet the mind, reset the nervous system, and cultivate profound relaxation and rejuvenation.

About Your Guides

Rachel Cowan, founder of Willow Rock Yoga LLC, is a yoga teacher, sound healer, and coach dedicated to guiding others toward balance through yoga, pilates, and energy practices. She works with quartz crystal singing bowls (aligned to the chakras, Soul Star, and Earth Star), gongs, chimes, and more.

Tamara Jordan, founder of Healing Within LLC, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, 200HR YTT, Certified Level 3 Sound Healer, Aromatherapist, and Reiki Master Teacher. She brings expertise in therapeutic sound and vibrational massage, sharing healing-grade Tibetan Singing Bowls both on the body and in the sound field.

Come rest, restore, and receive.
Secure your spot today! Register Here: https://forms.wix.com/f/7374069538909848221

09/26/2025

If you missed last week’s beautiful Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath, you can sign up for Friday, November 14th in Essex. It’s always a beautiful and relaxing night!

04/30/2025

As I sit here at my desk (after sitting here for the last few hours without getting up), I can’t help but sigh with gratitude for the dawns shared with my son at the beach. This step away from work, corporate pressure, routine, and the tyranny of the urgent was so vital. I intend to let the lessons linger. More time in nature. More time just for listening. More purposeful space and observation.

02/13/2025

“Sound has a profound impact on our emotional and physiological state. It touches us from deep within our heart and resonates from within the very fabric and structure of our cells. From the calming hum of ocean waves to the gentle notes of a lullaby, sound can regulate our nervous system, offering comfort and relief. This effect is deeply rooted in the science of the polyvagal theory, which explains how our autonomic nervous system (ANS) responds to various stimuli and influences our feelings of safety and calm.

The polyvagal theory highlights the role of the vagus nerve in regulating heart rate, respiration, and emotional responses. The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which governs the body’s “rest and digest” functions. When we perceive safety, our vagus nerve helps calm the body, facilitating relaxation and social engagement.

Certain sounds, particularly those that mimic natural rhythms—like a heartbeat or gentle rainfall—can activate this calming response.

Music and sound are powerful tools for influencing the vagus nerve. Slow tempos and harmonious tones encourage the parasympathetic nervous system to respond, promoting a sense of peace. On the other hand, harsh sounds can trigger the sympathetic nervous system, increasing stress and anxiety.

Therapeutic practices such as sound baths, binaural beats, and chanting tap into this polyvagal response, using sound frequencies to encourage emotional balance and relaxation. By tuning into soothing sounds, we can essentially “retrain” our nervous system, fostering a greater sense of safety, connection, and overall well-being.

In essence, sound is not just heard—it is felt deeply within our body and soul.

By understanding the polyvagal mechanisms behind sound’s calming power, we can harness it as a tool for healing and emotional regulation.”

Zacciah & Dorothy Washburn of Sunreed Center (where my beautiful bowls came from in 2020)

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06/11/2024

Join me next week for a delightful slow flow, sound bath, sauna, and tasty treats. June 20th!

Events and classes for the month of June are posted. We have some amazing new teachers joining us as well as some free community events.

Savu.cc/events

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