Shamanic Drumming Journey and Sound Bath Fusion

Description: Combining Shamanic style drumming with a ResoundingWell Sound Journeys for a deeply meditative experience! Unlike conventional meditation, Shamanic drumming helps us turn our mind inward to engage with what presents itself there and gain wisdom about ourselves, rather than aim to unplug from thoughts and feelings. This subconscious inner world is one that is not as accessible when we are fully conscious and active.

Shamanic style drumming promotes relaxation, stress relief, emotional release and heightened intuition. Based on the work of Michael Harner, we'll use specific, repetitive rhythms to induce a trance-like state/ altered state of consciousness for a meditative visualization journey that can produce new insights or awareness. It can be an opportunity to connect with spirit guides, ancestral guides or other imaginal forms, to ask the Divine a question for guidance or center around an intention. As you enter the imaginal world, you can invite images to come forth to show you what is yours to see.

We'll begin with some guidance around Shamanic journey meditations and instruments to bring us into a relaxed state. After about 20-30 minutes of the drumming portion of the session, we'll transition with other sound healing instruments (Monolini monochord, Himalayan singing bowls, gong, etc.) to expand the journey before grounding with seed rattles to return.to expand the journey before grounding with seed rattles to return.

Finish with a little time in silence for the option to journal about your journey or simply bask in the experience for integration. (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 within. Let go of expectations. 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.)

A minimum of 4 participants (and maximum of 12) is needed to hold this event. If fewer than 4 have signed up by 3 days prior to the session, this event will be canceled and those who had signed up will be notified and refunded.

Please arrive about 10 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 laminate flooring 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 some 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, psychosis, severe PTSD or other 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