Day of the Dead Sound Journey Ceremony: Connecting with Ancestors

In a nutshell: This is more than a sound bath. It is a ceremony to honor our beloved deceased, or heal unmended relationships, tend to our grief and invite our healthy ancestors to remain a supportive presence in our lives. This journey takes us inward to this deeper connection with gongs, Tibetan bowls, drums, Indian bells and more.

You are welcome to bring photos or other small items of remembrance and we will create an altar space to enhance our ritual. Some crystals will also be used to open pathways for ancestral connection. And you'll have the option to draw an spirit guide oracle card.

The instruments of focus will be the Wounded Healer gong, wind gong, Indian bells, Tibetan bowls, Monochord, drums and seed rattles. Other instruments will be incorporated.

A brief meditation will enhance and ground your journey. Feel supported and nurtured in this small community space. (limited to 12)

About Sound Journeys: Sound journeys bathe or massage our bodies, minds and spirits with healing sounds. This can help our noisy "monkey minds" get quiet as we shift to a Theta brainwave state from our usual Beta and Alpha states. This is where we relax deeply and experience peace and healing on a cellular level. Some people report physical, emotional, mental or spiritual shifts, such as pain relief, improved sleep, sense of clarity, calm, release of tension, feeling revitalized and much more.

What to expect: Come with your intentions for deeper listening and connecting with your own inner light and perhaps with ancestors who wish to accompany you. I believe whatever is meant to happen for you will and whatever is not meant to happen will not.

Need to know: Please do not wear any perfumes or cologne to this event, as some may be allergic. (I personally am sensitive to some perfumes and colognes.)

Please arrive about 10-15 minutes before the start time so that you can prepare for the experience, and silence your phone upon entering. Understand that late arrivals will not be admitted once the sound journey has begun, out of respect for the group's experience. If the door is closed, please do not knock and disturb the session.

Please bring: whatever makes you comfy while lying on the ground for over an hour: a thick yoga or camping mat, (or even better is a chaise lounge cushion), a blanket and any pillows or cushions you may want for support. I will have bolsters for leg/back support and lavender eye pillows. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Let me know if you need any accommodations so that you may be comfortable. Sitting upright is possible if needed: let me know if you want to use a floor chair or want to bring a zero gravity chair.

If you have any medical conditions that may be negatively impacted by sound or vibrations, please consult your health care professional before signing up. These may include pregnancy (first trimester), sound-induced epilepsy, or mental health diagnoses that may be triggered by intense sounds.

This session is open to adults and mature young adults only.

Sorry, no refunds are possible after 3 days before the event. (To request a refund before this deadline, please reach out to me. If you are not able to attend, consider giving your ticket to a friend to enjoy.

About the practitioner: Annmarie is trained with a diploma from the widely acclaimed international Sound Healing Academy and began her practice in early 2023. She has also been an educator for 28 years and additionally, is now a Spiritual Director in training. "While I have been writing poetry nearly my whole life, becoming a Sound Practitioner has been a calling that I never expected. It is such a delight for me to bring the power of sound vibrations to others and witness the profound impact it has."

What some people are saying:

"Annmarie does an astounding job at creating a beautiful and seamless vibrational meditation through her sound bath. The sound vibration allowed me to get into and stay in a deeper meditation than I could possibly do on my own without years of meditation practice. After her sound bath I felt renewed and relaxed in a way that I haven’t felt in months."--Andee

"It was the most relaxing experience of my life!! Annmarie's sound magic made me feel like I was transformed onto a beach with the waves rolling in and out and not a care in the world. You don't just hear the sounds, you feel it. So joyful! The experience fully immersed both my mind and my body..." --Jill

"Sound bath was amazing- completely immersive experience creating a meditative healing. Annmarie is a gifted maestro bringing together nature sounds, vibration and affirmations allowing a treat for the soul." --John

"That was like a brain massage!"--Jessica