On October 23rd, 1300 people will gather for Sound Meditation SF's last Grace Cathedral event of the year!
**The sound bath starts at 7:30pm, but all guests are asked to arrive between 6:30 and 7pm if possible**
Get your tickets here www.soundmeditationsf.com and join the event Facebook page here.
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This experience brings you to your deepest meditative state, and bring us all closer as a community.
Their soothing ensemble is a convergence of some of the west coast’s best meditative musicians. You will be coming together in harmony to elucidate your deepest state of clarity, soothe away your worries, and bring you closer to your heart.
Led by Guy Douglas, and featuring an array of amazing & talented musicians on gongs, crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Native American flutes, Didgeridoo, Celtic Harp, Monochord, Vibraphone and so much more.
This time, Lisa Gongster will be joining them.... all the way from Arizona, with her 6ft gongs!
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With Guy Douglas {lead gong + bowls}, Lisa Gongster {gong}, Andrea Saenz {vocals}, Loriel Starr {gong}, Wendy Tahara {harp}, Lydia Hwang {monochord}, Marco Ferrero {gong}, Russel Feingold {didgeridoo}, Simona Asinovski {gong} and Dan Neville {vibraphone}
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Sound Meditation (often known as ‘sound healing’) is the practice of listening to soothing sounds to reach profound states of clarity and relaxation. It opens up deep meditative states that are usually unreachable without considerable effort.
During the event, participants lie down and are bathed head to toe in sound— it's a very hypnotic, ethereal experience.
You will come away with a clear mind, and a deeper appreciation for the wonder of sound. We strongly recommend this event for people who have trouble meditating, or feel like they just "can't get there." Give this a try :).
Sound Meditation SF promotes the ancient healing practice of sound work as a way to affect physical health and conscious awareness.
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Featuring:
Led by Guy Douglas {gong, crystal singing bowls, flute, and more}
Guy Douglas, co-founder of Sound Meditation SF, is a Sound Healing Practitioner/gongmaster. He has been involved with the healing power of music his whole life from many different perspectives: writing, recording, producing and performing. He has studied sound healing techniques & the eastern philosophy of music, which helps clear dormant pathways to open the heart.
Lisa Gongster
Lisa was a professional Jet Pilot, and used to fly the fastest passenger jet in the world. In 2009, she became very ill, with no concrete diagnosis other than fibromyalgia, vestibular migraines and the like. No remedies. She started exploring the spiritual community, and eventually found sound healing. She bought her first gong and began playing it, before she could fully stand. She now teaches courses in sound healing, is the owner of the Scottsdale Sound Sanctuary and regularly plays for hundreds.
Andrea Saenz {vocals}
Andrea Saenz is a classically trained singer, songwriter and producer who has performed in renowned venues in both Los Angeles and New York City including The Rich Forum, The Metropolitan Theatre, Cathedral of our Lady of Angels with The LA Opera and more. She's a creative alchemist who believes in the power of sound to heal sorrow, and turn pain into passion.
Loriel Starr {gong}
Loriel Starr is a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner and a graduate of The California Institute of Integral Studies “Sound, Voice, and Music in the Healing Arts Program”. Loriel’s sound meditation events, sound bath events and private practice are inspired by the power of Sound to support healing, well-being and self-discovery.
Wendy Tahara {harp}
Wendy Tahara began classical piano lessons at the age of seven, eventually earning a piano performance degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. She has been playing the Celtic harp since 2006, & is an active composer and improviser on both instruments. In December 2012, she played at the 3HO Winter Solstice Festival, & has most recently enjoyed playing for Satkirin Kaur Khalsa and Braco.
Dan Neville {vibraphone}
Dan Neville is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, jazz performer, jazz big band arranger and a double time student in Jazz studies and Sound Healing. His credentials include 6 seasons of SFJAZZ Center's Monday Night Big Band; Arranging for Adam Theis' Realistik Orchestra; and outstanding musicianship awards from Reno, Chabot, and CSUEB.
Lydia Hwang {monochord}
Lydia's journey started in 2004 in South of France with Fabien Maman and Tamado Academy. Since then, she has deepened her knowledge under the guidance of reknown sound practitioner, Wolfgang Dienertz
Russel Feingold {didgeridoo}
Russell Feingold is a shamanic sound healer, ceremonialist, and author of the Heart Wisdom. He has been walking the path of Peruvian Shamanism for almost 20 years, and has over twenty 25 years of study and practice in holistic healing, deep therapeutic process work, energy medicine, and meditation.
Marco Ferrero {gong}
Marco Ferrero is a Blue Coast Records recording artist, a bassist and a multi-media installation artist, taking the lead on productions at Sound Meditation SF.
Simona Asinovski {crystal singing bowls}
Co-founder of Sound Meditation SF, Simona learned about sound healing from Guy six years ago. She speaks about the practice of sound meditation and is dedicated to sharing it with as many as possible.
More musicians will be announced soon!