Sound and Ceremony: Finding Ease in the season of Darkness

An intimate sound and ceremony experience inviting you to embrace the quiet of the season, and surrender to the ease stillness. Join Maari Falsetto for a special Sound & Ceremony of Softening Into the Winter Season. The Ease of the Dark There is a quiet beauty in the darkness. As the days grow shorter and the nights invite us inward, we are reminded that darkness is not something to resist, but something to soften into. It offers permission to slow down, to rest, to listen, and to simply be. Without the brightness and busyness of the outside world, we can find comfort in the unknown, trust in the natural rhythms of life, and discover that not every season asks us to grow or bloom. Some seasons are meant for stillness, restoration, and being held by the quiet. Through sound and ceremony, we honor the ease of the dark and the gentle wisdom of surrender. Attune and relax your nervous-system as we move into a new season: rest ease receptivity exhale energy You will be guided into a gentle meditation and then you will be bathed in sound waves, gently bringing you into a state of peace and deep relaxation. Community agreements: Be on time: Please arrive with time to park and enter at 5:45pm when the doors open to get settled for a prompt 6pm start. Please note that I have to lock the door to begin the sound bath so better to be early than late. If it is raining, please stay warm and dry in your car until 5:45pm. Be prepared: yoga mat, blanket (your temperature does drop during the sound bath), eye pillow or cover and a water bottle. Be respectful: Turn off your phone and other noise sources. Respect the silence during the session Be considerate: If you snore, turn on your side. Sound healing: Sound has been utilized in various cultures for thousands of years as a tool for healing. It not only helps with inducing relaxation, but also has a way of moving through areas of blockage to move stagnant energy, release energy patterns and habits that are no longer serving you, and bring your body, mind and spirit back into alignment. One of the best modalities to bring the body back to its natural state of harmony is sound and vibration from Himalayan chakra singing bowls. Placed on and around the body and struck or sung, the tones and frequencies emanated from these bowls creates a sympathetic resonance that affects the body on a cellular level. These vibrations spread as concentric waves into larger circles through the entire body and entrain the brain to move into a deep Theta state. The experience is one of absolute serenity as deep relaxation and soothing resonant sound opens the flow of energy and restores balance and well-being. There are many benefits of healing through sound and vibration including: Deep relaxation Stress relief Recovery from abuse and trauma Healing from the effects of chemotherapy Lowers blood pressure Mental clarity Clears and balances chakras Heightens intuition and perception Removes mental and emotional negativity Improved sleep Relieves pain and arthritis Eases anger and depression Reduces pain and discomfort from Fibromyalgia Improved circulation Enhances creativity