About this Event
Caribbean Wellness Rx
Join Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, Afro-Latina with roots from Maunabo, PR and Micheal Riley with roots from Kingston, Jamaican for an exciting wellness event that will transport you to the beautiful Caribbean! Get ready to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at Caribbean Wellness Rx with Sound Healing and Pranayama Yoga and Meditation. This in-person event will take place at 460 West Street, Amherst, MA, USA. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture as you explore various wellness practices inspired by caribbean vibrations.
From sound healing, yoga, meditation, traditional herbal remedies, and all other elements that Caribbean holistic wellness embodies, you'll discover the secrets of living a healthy and balanced life. Don't miss this opportunity to escape to paradise and embark on a wellness journey like no other!
What to expect:
The Caribbean Wellness Rx evening will begin with Micheal’s Mindful Movement Meditation Yoga session with ease and gentleness. Mindful movement meditation yoga is a low impact technique to build mind and body endurance. Michael’s soft-spoken voice will guide you to safe and easy friendly stretching as you become more mindful and aware of your body movements releasing and feeling beautiful energy as you develop a connection between your mind and body.
After your yoga session you can lay back get comfortable on your yoga mat, hug yourself with your blanket and rest your head on your pillow and experience a sound healing session also known as sound bath with vibrations and harmony that will awaken and nourish your mind, body and spirit. Maria del Carmen will play singing bowls, Tibetan metal bowls, ocean and buffalo drum, chimes and other instruments that will travel down to your cellular level. You will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and reconnected to homeostasis.
What to bring:
Wear comfortable clothing, ex sweats, yoga attire, etc. and bring a yoga mat for both the Mindful Movement and Sound Healing sessions. Bring your favorite blanket, eye pillow or anything that makes you feel warm, cozy, and at home. No previous yoga or sound healing experience is necessary.
About the Practitioners:
Maria del Carmen Rodriguez is a resident of Windsor, CT. She is Certified in Sound Healing, a Practitioner of Sound Therapies, a Practitioner of Vibrational Therapies, a Doctoral Student of Metaphysical Science in Natural Medicine, Co-founder of SoulCare Love, LLC, and the resident Sound Healing facilitator at Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness, LP Wilson Community Center, and The Collective Space in CT and at Studio 116 in MA.
Maria del Carmen brings her lived experience of sound therapy embedded from childhood and her extensive training and certifications in sound healing from reputable institutions into her overall practice. After building her skills, Maria del Carmen currently facilitates sound healing sessions in a variety of venues from nonprofit organizations, corporations, universities, yoga studios, assisted living centers, community centers, conferences, large public group settings to small private groups, individual sessions, and special events. In 2023 she was invited to provide a sound healing session at The Shift Network, a global stage with world-renowned holistic healers and practitioners.
In her sound healing sessions, Maria del Carmen utilizes a variety of instruments, including crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, buffalo and ocean drums, chimes and other instruments, carefully selecting and playing them to create a harmonious and therapeutic environment. She tailors each session to the unique needs and preferences of her clients, allowing for a personalized and deeply transformative experience. For more information or to book a session in your area, please contact [email protected]. Visit https://soulcarelovellc.com/
Michael Riley (Coolbreez) is a USAF Veteran and a resident of Bloomfield, CT. He is a Certified Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans teacher. 200-Hour Embodyoga teacher, and a 200-Hour Kripalu certified teacher. Michael has also completed 150 hours at Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans with Adaptive Practices. After the completion of his 300 hours of advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu School of Yoga Michael has the designated title of now being 500-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Michael teaches Meditation and Pranayama classes at Wabi-Sabi Yoga and Wellness Center where he also serves as the Artistic Director/Master Meditation and Yoga Facilitator. For more information or to book a session at Wabi-Sabi, please visit https://www.wabi-sabiyoga.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
460 West Street, Amherst, MA, USA, United States
USD 35.00