New Sound Instruments Available at The Om Shoppe

Handcrafted gongs and shruti boxes made of mango wood were imported to our shop this month. These instruments aid in the relaxation process that occurs while immersed in sound therapy. Shruti boxes and gongs provide a beautiful and melodic vibrational sound that will relax the mind and help the body enter a natural restorative state.

Come into The Om Shoppe and experience these unique instruments, as well as many other vibrational sounds during our monthly sound experiences. These take place on the second Wednesday and fourth Sunday of each month. We look forward to raising Mother Earth’s vibrations along with you!

Location: 4801 S Tamiami Trail, Suite #5, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-706-3257 or visit TheOmShoppeAndSpa.com.

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