The fall equinox is a powerful time to slow down and shift gears to prepare for and bring some balance as we transition into the autumn season. Making time to go inwards during the changing of the seasons more fully connects us to the cycles of nature and to ourselves. It's also worth noting that September 20th is the day that Yom Kippur falls on this year, which is considered the Holiest Day in Judaism. It's focused on repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual cleansing which are powerful themes that can be powerful to reflect on for anyone this time of year. The event will begin with Susan Powell guiding us through an honoring of the land and ancestors through tuning into the four directions. You’ll then be led through a sequence of some gentle Hatha &/or Kundalini yoga, free movement/dance, and breath work (all beginner level) while Jay Darling plays his beautiful hand pan and possibly his African drums. You will then be led through some breath work and guided through a relaxing body scan with sound healing instruments in the background to allow your nervous system to prepare for the 60-70 minute long Sound Journey.
Ruby and Jay have worked many times together to create creative combinations of sound that are are sure to take you on a deep journey inwards. They have been experimenting with combining the sound of the bowls with the gongs as well, that adds to that deeply powerful and immersive sound experience.
Ruby has multiple planetary and other gongs that are tuned to specific notes that work on particular chakras. She plays them intentionally and intuitively. The volume of her playing may vary and sometimes escalate to support you in resetting your nervous system and to help you release what no longer serves you from your chakras and energy field.
A variety of mallets will also be used to bring out the full spectrum of beneficial vibrations and frequencies. Just as a body massage works out tight and knotted muscles, the "sonic massage" of the gongs works out emotional issues that we need to release in order to move forward in life. The listener only has to let go and let the sound of the Gongs do the work. The experience is effortless and the results profound.
Both metal and quartz crystal singing bowls along with various styles of chimes, rain sticks, and ocean drums will be included in the sounds of the evening.
We will also have Reiki Practitioner Rachel Buckley there to support you in releasing and grounding. The event concludes with tea, sweets, snacks, and community.
With: Ruby Koa, Jay Darling, Susan Powell, and Reiki Practitioner Rachel Buckley
When: Sunday September 20th, 3:00-5:00 pm
Where: The Majestic Ballroom 1027 N. Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Pricing Tier: Early Bird Rate until 9/8: $35*, Regular Rate until 9/19: $40*, Day of event: $45*.
(20% off for monthly auto pay members and students, get code from Ruby)
A few sliding scale spots are also available as well as a few work exchange positions for set up and take down. Text Ruby if you're interested at 360-447-8778.
*Payment Note: The credit card fee of between $1.50 and $1.75 will be included in your total.
To avoid the fee (if there are still spots available), you can send your payment via Venmo and include your name and email and/or phone number, my handle is @ruby-koa (just please don’t press the "purchases" button as I get a fee). The last four digits of my phone number is 8556.
Or you can use the email [email protected] to find me on Zelle, or to contact me to arrange payment by check or cash.
Just put in the comments 9/20 Event, and include your email so that once I receive your payment, I can register you manually.
What to Bring: The sound journey is usually experienced lying down on your back or a similar comfortable position. Some blankets, bolsters, and lovely silk eye pillows with optional lavender aromatherapy essential oils will be available to use. We'll probably be lying down for at least an hour, on a hardwood floor, and we turn off the heat during the sound bath since it's so loud, so please dress in layers and bring whatever you need to be warm and comfortable.
- yoga, Pilates, camping mat, or even better, a reclining ("zero gravity") chair if lying on the floor is difficult for you
- optional thick blanket for extra padding
- blanket and/or pillow
- water bottle
- journal and pen in case you'd like to write a bit after the experience
- ear plugs may be helpful in case you discover you’re sensitive to certain sound frequencies.
Each prop can have a powerful influence on your ability to relax and sink further into the rest & digest state, to receive the most benefit, so best to be prepared.
Tea and snacks will also be served after, but feel free to bring your own water bottle and/or thermos.
Event venue
The Majestic, 1027 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225-5509, United States
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