About this Event
Join Joseph Ilustrisimo — fitness trainer, breathwork and sound facilitator, and emotional support human — and Erica Nguyen — sound practitioner and yoga teacher — for an evening of Breathwork + Sound Bath at Bituin Studio on Wednesday, November 19.
Together, they’ll guide you through an embodied journey of breath and sound to awaken gratitude from within. Joseph will lead a heart-opening breathwork practice to help you release and connect deeply to your body, followed by Erica’s restorative sound bath to ground, soften, and rest in appreciation.
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Bituin Studio first Sound Practitioner-in-Resident, Erica Nguyen from Sound Healing Project. As part of this residency, Erica will be offering a monthly sound bath series — each one thoughtfully curated to spotlight a traditional instrument from different parts of the world.
These intimate gatherings go beyond relaxation. Each session centers around a specific instrument, with the entire soundscape designed to support and elevate its voice. You’ll be gently guided through a sound journey that invites you to connect more deeply with the vibrations moving through your body.
Before the sound bath, we’ll share a brief history and origin of the featured instrument, offering cultural context and inviting you to explore how your understanding can shape your relationship with sound. Afterward, we’ll open space for optional group sharing and discussion — a chance to reflect, ask questions, and connect in meaningful conversation
We invite you to join us in this evolving dialogue between sound and self!
Breathwork + Sound Bath
Wednesday, November 19
7:30 - 8:45 PM
Arrival -- Doors open at 7:15 PM at Bituin Studio. We invite you to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a cup of tea before we begin. The Sound Bath will start promptly at 7:30 PM — please plan to arrive with enough time to get comfortable and grounded. Tea will also be served after the session to support a gentle return.
What to bring:
- Your own yoga mat, pillows, blankets, and an open heart (not optional)
- Eye masks are optional
- Indoor slippers or socks (the studio is a shoe-free space; house slippers are available)
- A limited number of mats are available for rental
Soundbath facilitated by Sound Resident Artist: Erica Nguyen
fitness trainer, breathwork and sound facilitator: Joseph Ilustrisimo
Hosted by: Bituin Studio
Gallery Artist: Jy Jimmie Flora Gabiola
General admission $45
BIPOC sliding scale $30-45
*2 scholarship tickets available this month (please see FAQ)
🌿 Space is limited. Come ready to rest, reflect, and return to yourself.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bituin Studio, 445 Natoma Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 33.85 to USD 49.87
