Sound Bath Under the Stars is a special event hosted at Okihi by Stephen and Katherine Winters of the White Wolf Wellness Foundation. Okihi is a magical 14-acre wild space on the north side of the Kern River.
Even though it's located only 14 minutes from downtown Bakersfield, Okihi can still feel like a world away! You'll be sure to find the right spot to enjoy the Kern River with our 2000 ft of riverside property.
What to bring if you have it :
Cushioned mat, sleeping bag, pillows, yoga bolsters, drinking water
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Okihi restoration project, and support the White Wolf Wellness Foundation.
Gates close 10 minutes after start time. Please give yourself plently of time to get there and get settled in.
If you are camping, come early and set up your spot.
WHAT IS A SOUND BATH?
During a sound bath performers quite literally guide the participant on a journey inward using intentional sound waves that permeate the given space. Participants can move, sit, lay down, stretch, meditate, sleep.... but generally assume a comfortable position lying on the floor soaking up the vibrations. Like waves through water, the sound waves travel into the many layers of the physical and emotional self - gently massaging and stimulating the body and mind. Unlike songs and written music, the sound is abstract and stands alone. This simplicity allows the participant to enter into a subconscious ‘journey’ riding the waves of sound. We utilize Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, flutes, drums, the didgeridoo, the human voice, and harps, as well as electronic and pre-recorded soundscapes to create certain tones, harmonies, rhythms and frequencies intended to tune and rebalance the mind-body-spirit connection naturally.
WHAT IS LUCID DREAMING?
Have you ever “awoken” in a dream, and been able to participate in your dream world actively? Lucid Dreaming as an intentional practice has been used for countless centuries in many different traditions and communities. Dreamtime was considered especially important in understanding the subconscious mysteries of the Self. Dreaming is a mystical experience, especially lucid / or active dreaming. Lucid dreaming can be difficult to learn and access regularly, but a Lucid Dreaming sound journey can be a great way to practice!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Through gentle preparatory movement, mindful breathing techniques and a background of binaural rhythms - participants can literally ride the sound waves into deep states of subconscious awareness - similar to the Theta brain wave state in which we dream. In this state of being, the subconscious speaks, creating the opportunity for a unique understanding of the Self via active dream states.
