The Sound Meditation
An opportunity to observe, refine, learn, heal, grow.
A 5 hour immersive journey into the subconscious through the power of meditation, deep listening and sound.
Participants are both empowered and supported with fundamental tools to navigate the inward journey, to disconnect from discursive thoughts & empower positive cognitive change.
Held within a private, safe and supported container, the sound journey is experienced lying down with an eye mask. This allows the active listener to better focus attention and truly journey within, inviting easier access to an expanded state of conscious awareness.
Build brain and heart coherence. Reclaim lost aspects of the self. Rehabilitate. Recalibrate. Reconnect to an inner intelligence.
Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space lies our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth & our freedom.
-Viktor E. Frankl
Space exists between external events - internal thoughts and our reactions to these events & thoughts in our lives. The more we can understand how to create and use space as a tool to override our initial conditioned reactions & behavioral patterns, the more we can respond to life with the capacity to choose consciously and from a place of presence and equanimity.
This is true freedom.
In sound meditations, we learn to listen to the silence between the sounds, the spaces between the notes, harnessing the power of silence, the power of space. Listening is an active experience. By learning how to listen, we learn how to silence the mind. Silence becomes space.
Space becomes the power to choose and create our realities.
Components of the Practice
..not your average sound bath
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Participants will be guided through a short breath-work session using a powerful three-part breath that will enable you to disconnect from the “monkey mind” just enough to reach a heightened state of awareness and prime our consciousness for a deeper state of meditation. Inspired by Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic breathing technique that involves controlling and quickening breathing patterns to influence your mental, emotional, and physical state and access altered states of consciousness.
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Using the voice, we’ll discover our unique frequencies of resonance and harmony, while tuning into the surrounding environment to deepen connection with Self and our interconnectedness to the world and those around us. Vocal toning naturally slows down the heart rate and calms the nervous system. It is a beautiful practice that nurtures self-expression, self-acceptance, restoration and release.
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Using the power of sound, participants will be guided through a sonic journey that immerses the active listener into a place of presence, awareness and expansion using a beautiful arrangement of overtone emitting instruments (gong, Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, frame drum, Native American flutes, tuning forks and more). These rich overtones affect the brainwave cycles, neurochemistry, autonomic nervous system, heart-rate variability, and subtle energy in the body.
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A fundamental part of processing and integration of each individual’s unique experience is being supported by the collective container. We always connect back as a group upon closing to share insights, revelations, thoughts, feelings, lessons and poetics about our individual experience. We find often times a piece of our own journey is reflected in another’s journey allowing us to learn from each other.
“If we accept that sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being, then we understand that sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. One reason sound heals on a physical level is because it so deeply touches and transforms us on the emotional and spiritual planes. Sound can redress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder.”
Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, Director of Medical Oncology & Integrative Medicine, Cornell Cancer Prevention Center, New York.
Out of my head .. into my heart..
I've had the privilege of experiencing Michelle and Greg through sound ceremony two times now. Their guidance and expertise created an environment of profound transformation, where both times I felt a tangible energetic upgrade in my body and spirit. From the moment I entered the space they created, I felt enveloped in a sense of safety and trust. Their genuine care and compassion provided a nurturing container for deep inner work and exploration. As we delved into the ceremony, I could sense a deep shift occurring within me, as though dormant parts of myself were awakening and aligning with a greater sense of purpose and clarity. The healing I experienced extended beyond just my personal relationships; it permeated every aspect of my being. I found myself gaining a greater awareness of myself and others, fostering deeper connections and understanding in all my interactions. I come home from these as a better human being. I am immensely grateful for the transformative experience they facilitated. Their unique blend of wisdom, intuition, and compassion is truly a gift to those fortunate enough to work with them. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking profound healing and personal growth.
—Jackie Loughlin
What people are saying
I have experienced "sound healings" before, but this was way more than that. My first experience with Michelle was BEYOND! I have been actively trying to heal my childhood trauma and PTSD for about 17 years. I have tried traditional cognitive behavioral therapy as well as more "spiritual paths", but despite my efforts there are still several blocks I just can't get past. When I went into the ceremony I didn't really have any expectations, but In my first session with Michelle I healed a block that was my most troubling. I had a vision that instantly brought into focus the issue and through that was able to resolve it. It's hard to explain, but it was monumental. My second session with Michelle was also wonderful and provided much needed clarity. I plan to do regular sound ceremonies with Michelle as part of my mental health and spiritual journey. She is incredible at what she does. She is a true healer -her nurturing energy and immense talent creating healing sounds is a must for all of us seekers.
—Debrah K
Resources
Recommended continued exploration of music + sound therapy + the nature of consciousness..
Interview with Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician and New York Times best-selling author.
Music as Medicine - Levitin explores the curative powers of music, showing us how and why it is one of the most potent therapies today. He examines the results of numerous studies on music and the brain, demonstrating how music can contribute to the treatment of a host of ailments, from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, to cognitive injury, depression and pain.
Interview with Michael Pollan, NYT best-selling author exploring the therapeutic properties of psychedelics for his latest book, "How to Change Your Mind."
Presentation by Michael Spitzer, Professor of Music at the University of Liverpool, Music theorist, Musicologist, Author.
How music affects the brain in profound ways. It eases stress by lowering cortisol. It floods the brain with pleasurable neurotransmitters like dopamine. And it serves as a conduit through which we can process emotions that otherwise might not be describable in words.
Documentary: Fantastic Fungi
A consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges.
Ted Talk with Dr. Mitchell Abrams,Physician/Radiologist, Associate Professor
The Medicine of Frequencies.
Docuseries: How to Change Your Mind.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan present this documentary series event in four parts, each focused on different mind-altering medicines and their therapeutic application exploring the potential of these substances to heal and change minds as well as culture.
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