Sound Bath & Guided Meditation: Grief & Gratitude

About this event

For many of us, our sympathetic nervous systems are in overdrive. We are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm and grief. The grief may be related to the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the loss of something else in your life. The pace of modern life does not always allow us time to pause and grieve. So, we will slow down a grieve together. And then we'll spend some time in gratitude for the good that still remains, if only we take a moment to notice.

Join us for an experience of wellness in community. We'll tend to our nervous systems using practices of gentle stretching, guided meditation and a sound bath. No experience necessary.

What to Bring:

Please bring a yoga mat (a thick blanket will be fine if you don't have a yoga mat), pillow, blanket, water and whatever else you may need for your comfort (extra blankets, eye pillow, bolster, etc). We will be lying down for the majority of this experience. If you prefer to be seated in a chair, please let us know prior to the event. Bolsters and blankets will be available.

What to Wear:

Wear comfortable clothing - sweatpants, leggings, t-shirts, and sweatshirts are just fine! Dress with your comfort in mind. We will remove our shoes. Please note that we will be in a heated yoga studio.

Flow of Events:

• We'll start with a welcome and grounding practice to intentionally create the space for our community

• We'll spend a few minutes doing seated, gentle yoga/stretching

• Then we'll move into a breathing exercise or guided visualization together

• Finish with a sound bath

• Conclude and close the circle

What is a Sound Bath?

A sound bath is a meditative experience where attendees are “bathed” in the healing vibration of sound waves. There is no water involved in a sound bath. These waves are produced by various sources, including metal and crystal singing bowls, percussion, gongs, chimes, rattles, and other instruments. The resonant sounds produced during a sound bath can help settle the nervous system and facilitate relaxation and rest. For this experience, I will mostly be using metal and crystal singing bowls.

What Else:

If possible, please arrive up to 15 minutes early so that you can sign in, get situated just how you'd like, and spend a moment in "Earth Mama," my big grounding bowl that you step in to help settle your body down and prepare for the experience.