Deep Listening Sound Bath at Erskine Chapel

A Deep Listening Soundbath inside the sublime acoustics of Erskine Chapel $45 Limited door sales for $50 Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, eye mask and blanket - or whatever it is you need to feel most warm and comfortable. Dress comfortably. Discover the transformative effects of sound therapy with this 1.5hr-hour sound bath experience. During this session, participants will be surrounded by the resonant vibrations of gongs and taonga pūoro, carefully designed to induce deep states of relaxation and calm. As you settle into the experience, allow the soothing tones to wash over you, releasing tension and promoting a sense of inner peace. Scientific studies have highlighted the benefits of sound therapy in reducing stress and promoting overall well-being. The rhythmic patterns and overtones of the gongs and other instruments can help entrain brainwaves, leading to a meditative state and improved mental clarity. Beyond the immediate effects, many participants report experiencing lasting benefits such as improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and enhanced mood following a gong bath session. By immersing yourself in the healing vibrations of the sounds, you can tap into a deeper sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or explore new avenues of self-care, this 1.5hr-hour soundbath offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself and find balance amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. There will be cups of tea available afterwards to help us integrate and ground. *THIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO 40 PEOPLE ONLY** Disclaimer Sound baths are safe and supportive for most people. However, please consult your doctor or mental health professional before attending if you:-have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device -live with epilepsy or a sound-sensitive condition -are in the first trimester of pregnancy -are experiencing severe or unmanaged mental health challenges (such as psychosis, schizophrenia, or PTSD)If you have recent injuries, surgeries, or other health concerns, let me know so we can make sure you’re comfortable. Everyone responds differently to sound. If at any point during the session you feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable, you are welcome to sit up, move gently, or step outside. Your wellbeing always comes first About Us Briar Prastiti Greek–New Zealand composer and vocalist Briar Prastiti is known for her diverse musical practice, spanning contemporary orchestral and chamber music, film, theatre, songwriting, and electronic production. Her most recent compositional project was an epic work for massed choir, solo voice, and taonga pūoro, commissioned for the opening ceremony of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington Central Library. In this work, Briar performed as solo vocalist alongside Alistair Fraser on taonga pūoro. Alistair Fraser Alistair is a practitioner of ngā taonga pūoro. He has performed, composed, and collaborated with many of Aotearoa's finest artists, across genres of music and alongside various artistic disciplines since 1999. He worked as a maker, researcher and performer of ngā taonga pūoro nationally and internationally for the past 26 years. He has toured as a soloist with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, worked recently with Good Company Arts, Shayne Carter with the Zealand Dance Company for their work Home, Land and Sea, and also for David Long and Stephen Gallagher's score for the Emmy Award winning TV series Secrets at Red Rocks. Erika Grant Erika is a musician and astrologer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. She has 35+ years musical experience, in bands, orchestras and various ensembles. She has created music for film, parades and overnight soundbaths. Erika has an interest in the healing properties of sound for mental and physical wellbeing, which she currently explores through her gong bathing practice