Sound Bath and Cacao Ceremony for Community Healing

3095 21st,San Francisco CA 94110

17 November, 2022

Description

Step out of our ordinary conscience and into an altered state and otherworldly odyssey with a sound bath and cacao ceremony. As students of the Ashaninkan lineage in the Peruvian Amazon we will adapt traditional ceremonial rituals from plant medicine spaces in the jungle into a modern context. We will open our hearts and quiet our busy minds with various sound healing practices such as chanting and music making. One of the major functions of shamanic practices is to restore balance and order in ourselves to commune with nature and time will be taken to bless and invite the spirit of nature into our altar and hearts. ************************************************************************************************************** As above, so below - the whole of the universe and every cell, organ and system within the body is vibrating with music. In sound baths, we create a safe and sacred space for our bodies, minds, and hearts to retune, balance, and align with optimal frequencies. Our musical collection of drums, bowls, gongs, flutes, chimes, and others helps our bodies release dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin to sooth the brain and connects us to the world of spirit to bring life energy into our hearts. This workshop is for those of any experience level. Beginners to sound healing practices/ journeys and experienced practitioners alike are all welcome. There will be time left at the end of the session for small group discussion, light snacks, and a tobacco/perfume blessing if you choose. Note: Our shamanic rituals use incense and limited tobacco smoke in our ceremonies. ************************************************************************************************************** Zach, Karen and Marc will be hosting this event. You can learn more about us in our website: https://www.innershamansounds.one/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innershamansounds/ ** Please arrive on time. We will be locking the doors at 7:15 to allow all attendees immerse into the experience.** ************************************************************************************************************** WHAT TO BRING (everything is optional) A yoga mat, blanket & pillow We will have lavender eye masks with a Jade crystal available for purchase before the event. The masks with the crystal are $20 and will provide additional relaxation to your eyes and senses. One of Jade's properties is that it helps transform negative energies into positive ones. NOTE: this is a donation-based event, but please book an Admission ticket, since space is limited. We are renting a beautiful location. Part of the money collected through the tickets will be used to help maintain this space and the rest to help us cover our expenses for the things that we need to prepare. We invite people to give freely from their hearts. We do not see this as a sale, trade or exchange. We see it as an opportunity for us to gift to you and for you to gift to us. We invite people to offer a monetary contribution, this is a hope, not an expectation or requirement. Our practice is about giving freely from our hearts without needing anything in return. We invite all of you to do the same. Give freely from your heart. ************************************************************************************************************** WHAT IS A SOUND BATH MEDITATION? A sound bath is an acoustic sound healing journey that heals and relaxes the body, calms the mind and moves energies from the subconscious and body. Meditation is an opportunity to spend time with your own soul. It is the gift of the present moment to recognize, reflect and release anything that is no longer serving your higher good. Participating as a group heightens the experiences as it builds community and connects with the energies of the others who are experiencing their own personal healing soul journey. The sound bath will include a variety of ancient sound healing instruments, including Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, drums and more to create a sound healing experience that will vibrate and connect with every cell in your body, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. ************************************************************************************************************** ​This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. ​A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. by Rumi