YOGA + SOUND BATH
Sunday, October 27th, 6:45-8:15pm
Body Reflects, Register HERE
For decades, people have relaxed and meditated to soothing sounds, including recordings of waves lapping, desktop waterfalls and wind chimes. Research and experimentation have enhanced and honed sound therapy to be an effective method of healing. Also known as vibrational medicine, the practice employs the vibrations of singing bowls to go beyond relaxation and stimulate healing.
This caring evening begins with gentle and restorative yoga poses led by meditation specialist Brenda Umana. These long-held poses allow the body to return to pre-stress levels by balancing hormones, relieving tensions, and reducing the heart rate. During the poses, and an extended Savasana, Michelle guides you through a sound journey using crystal singing bowls and chimes, supporting the body and mind to restore and heal. The session closes with a quiet guided meditation.
This caring evening begins with gentle and restorative yoga poses led by meditation specialist Brenda Umana. These long-held poses allow the body to return to pre-stress levels by balancing hormones, relieving tensions, and reducing the heart rate. During the poses, and an extended Savasana, Michelle guides you through a sound journey using crystal singing bowls and chimes, supporting the body and mind to restore and heal. The session closes with a quiet guided meditation.
CULTIVATING BALANCE AND EASE, YIN YOGA + SOUND BATH
Saturday November 23, 7:00-9:00pm
Shakti Vinyasa Yoga, Ballard
Yin yoga is the practice of letting go, releasing, and looking inward. During a sound bath, sound and vibrations are used to adjust the breath and brain waves to a more relaxed and meditative state.
Weaving these two practices together stimulates the nervous system, decreasing stress, and cultivating a state of balance and ease. As the body and mind calm, one may experience mental clarity, changes in physical sensations in the body, and a deeper connection to one’s intuition.
Join Mei Ling Ellis and Michelle for a restorative yin practice and bathe in the vibrations of crystal singing bowls and chimes--finding balance and ease. The practice closes with the sound of pure silence experienced through Savasana.
To register, visit the Shakti Vinyasa WORKSHOPS page
Read more about Mei Ling Ellis HERE
Weaving these two practices together stimulates the nervous system, decreasing stress, and cultivating a state of balance and ease. As the body and mind calm, one may experience mental clarity, changes in physical sensations in the body, and a deeper connection to one’s intuition.
Join Mei Ling Ellis and Michelle for a restorative yin practice and bathe in the vibrations of crystal singing bowls and chimes--finding balance and ease. The practice closes with the sound of pure silence experienced through Savasana.
To register, visit the Shakti Vinyasa WORKSHOPS page
Read more about Mei Ling Ellis HERE
CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL SOUND BATH
Friday December 6th, 7:30-8:45pm
Sangha Yoga, Register HERE
Join Michelle for an evening immersed in the power of sound.
During a sound bath, sound and vibration are used to adjust your breath, heart rate and brain waves from one pace to another. While experiencing different tones, tempos and patterns, the listener naturally shifts from an active, waking state to a more relaxed, meditative state. The benefits can include increased levels of relaxation in the body, ease and comfort in breathing, reduced feelings of anxiety or physical pain, mental clarity and restful sleep.
The session opens with a seated meditation, bringing awareness to your body, mind and breath. Then, as you rest in Savasana, I use crystal singing bowls and chimes, tuned to resonate with each energy center of the body, to create a space of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. The session closes with a period of pure silence, allowing the simplicity of stillness to reveal deeper feelings of clarity, presence and peace.
Please wear warm, comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and relax. No yoga experience necessary.
Join Michelle for an evening immersed in the power of sound.
During a sound bath, sound and vibration are used to adjust your breath, heart rate and brain waves from one pace to another. While experiencing different tones, tempos and patterns, the listener naturally shifts from an active, waking state to a more relaxed, meditative state. The benefits can include increased levels of relaxation in the body, ease and comfort in breathing, reduced feelings of anxiety or physical pain, mental clarity and restful sleep.
The session opens with a seated meditation, bringing awareness to your body, mind and breath. Then, as you rest in Savasana, I use crystal singing bowls and chimes, tuned to resonate with each energy center of the body, to create a space of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. The session closes with a period of pure silence, allowing the simplicity of stillness to reveal deeper feelings of clarity, presence and peace.
Please wear warm, comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch and relax. No yoga experience necessary.