ALCHEMY GONG BATH with Loriel Starr

2820 Seventh Street,Berkeley CA 94710

04 March, 2023

Description

ALCHEMY GONG BATH Alchemy = "a process of transformation” The Alchemy Gong Bath is a sound journey that features the gong’s ability to be a catalyst for transformation and healing. Gongs are ancient instruments and their sounds are powerful, mysterious and captivating. A gong bath is a transportive experience that is mystical and trancelike in nature. Gongs help to release, clear and rebalance the energy-body and nervous system. Your journey will begin with a guided form of meditation called Yoga Nidra or “the sleep of awareness” which will support you to relax and to open to the sonic textures, tonal qualities and harmonic richness of a beautiful assortment of several gongs. The Alchemy Gong Bath showcases the gong’s unique voice in the realm of sound healing and sound meditation. If you like gongs you’ll love this event! And if you are new to the sound of the gong or just beginning to explore sound baths you’ll have an opportunity to dive more deeply into the powerful magic of the gong. DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM AND CLOSE PROMPTLY AT. 7:30 PM.-EVENT IS FROM 7:30 TO 8:30 PM. Please make sure to arrive on time so that you can settle into your space. PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT AND BLANKET. Additional items that can add to your comfort are an eye covering, additional blanket, pillow and water bottle. LORIEL STARR is a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner, a Gong Yoga facilitator and a graduate of “The Sound, Voice, and Music in the Healing Arts Program” of The California Institute of Integral Studies (2008). Through her public events, corporate wellness programs and private sessions, Loriel’s passion is to support the experience of well-being, vitality and resilience. In addition to her work with sound healing and sound meditation; Loriel is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator and a Level III Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher. For more information about Loriel: www.lorielstarr.com *** PLEASE NOTE - A gong sound bath has variable dynamics of intensity and volume in the form of sound waves. The tension and release of these dynamics are part of the process that supports the nervous system to strengthen and to develop resilience. However, if you are diagnosed with PTSD or find that you are prone to be more sensitive to the dynamics of volume you may find this event to be contraindicated. Feel free to contact Loriel with any questions regarding participation. [email protected]