Kriya + Gongbath - Deep Reset & Relaxation

KRIYA + GONGBATH - A Deep Reset & Relaxation

Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a dreamstate sound bath.  No prior yoga experience needed.  All body types, levels and thought beliefs welcome. 

What is Kriya Yoga?

Kriya is a Sanskrit word that means action.  While there are many types of action, it is through the awareness exercises that allow for the evolution of spirit within. We cultivate our energy body through movement, breathwork, mudras, mantras, tapping, shaking, stretching and toning to clear our energy channels and realign oneself to an authentic human experience. Classes are typically accompanied by music to inspire the flow of energy.

In Kriya we take action through the processes of stillness, awareness, connection, meditation, and dynamic movement. In this, it allows us to get into our bodies to release stagnate energy, blockages, non-positive thoughts, patterns, fears, and stories that is sitting deep inside our bodies. We take action to cleanse these blocks by opening the energy channels.

Benefits can include:

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Mental clarity
• Improved physical health
• Increased dopamine, serotonin and endorphin levels.
• Brain hemisphere coherence
• Deeper meditative states/shifts of consciousness
• Emotional release
• Improved focus/concentration
• Improved creativity
• Improved sleep

What is a dreamstate soundbath? 

A soundbath is a meditative experience facilitated by the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes, drums and other instruments to slow down the overactive mind.  As the instruments help take us into a predominant Theta brainwave state, we are able to become the witness to the energetics of our mind/body/soul connection.  The specific frequencies, harmonics and cosmic sounds help to realign ourselves to a balanced state and help remove stagnations and blockages that keep us from our optimal health.  These sounds help to reduce entanglements and distortions our bodies hold on to through the stories and traumas stuck in our body.  

It is called a soundbath as every cell of our body is bathed in vibrations, gently releasing old patterns and smoothing out the rough edges we hold onto. Being in Theta state sends signals to the body to relax deeply and engage the restoration process. One hour of a sound bath is equivalent to 3-4 hours of deep sleep at night. 

Bring: A yoga mat, blanket and eye cover for maximum comfort.

Cost to Attend: Sliding scale, $25 - $35

Community Pricing $25 - In partnership with Hanai, Community Pricing acknowledges the varying financial needs of our community and aims to make this offering accessible to those in need of support. 

Supporter Pricing $35 - Represents the cost of the event and helps to support subsidized options for community members in need of support.

Contact: Kevin@soundshala.com

Facilitator Bio:

Kevin Kraft is a sound healing musician, 500 YTT Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork instructor and is also a children’s book author and sounder and founder of Soundshala. Soundshala offers courses, certifications, one on one, corporate wellness, apprenticeships, retreats, keynotes and specially curated sound and mindfulness experiences for a balanced and positive mindset through sound healing. Please visit www.soundshala.com for more information.