Gong Journey: Sound Bath in Yaletown - Dec 7 at 11 AM

[This event is part of the Gong Sound Baths - December Yaletown Residency series from Dec 2nd to Dec 8th. There are 10 different Events to choose from - pick the date and time that works best for you!]

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Join us for a morning of immersive Gong Sound Meditation in Yaletown!

We will begin the session by Setting our Intentions with the help of the Huachuma plant. Huachuma is a cactus plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples in the region for its shamanic properties. Huachuma is a tool for meditation and self-awareness. It can bring limiting thoughts and beliefs to the surface of one’s consciousness. And what no longer serves our highest good has the opportunity to be released. You can find more information about the Huachuma here. The Huachuma is optional and you are welcome to accept or skip it while setting your intentions for the evening.

This is followed by a short but powerful Guided Breathwork practice, which will serve to down-regulate the nervous system.

We will sink deeper into relaxation with a brief Monochord meditation. I will playing the incredible 33-string OM Monochord, custom-made for my sessions by an artist in Spain. When all 33 strings are set in motion at the same time, a pleasantly rippling sound full of rich overtones washes over the listeners. The effect of the sound can be described as stimulating, lifting the spirits and at the same time relaxing.

We will then be immersed in the full spectrum of frequencies and vibrations of a gong bath. The main Gongs featured during the jounrey will the massive 38-inch Pure Titanium Sun Dance Gong and the 38-inch Paiste Planetary Sun Gong. In addition, two other big, unique gongs - a 32-inch Spiral Sufi Ammonite Gong and a 34-inch Blue Moon Gong - will add more layers and richness to the soundscape. As the vibrations and ethereal sounds of the two Sun Gongs wash over, they guide you into a state of deep relaxation and inner space exploration.

Our intention for this sound and vibrational journey is to ensure that you feel safe and relaxed throughout the entire experience, so you can go on an inner space exploration journey with the help of experienced facilitators.

What do you need to bring? Nothing - The Studio provides you everything for the session : Yoga mats, head pillows, blankets, back support cushion, blocks, water and tea. Just wear comfortable clothing.

Flow of the Session

• Arriving and Grounding
• Intention Setting with Huachuma
• Guided Breathwork
• Monochord Meditation
• Gong Sound Immersion
• Closing Circle

All the Big Gongs + Sound Instruments Featured During the Session (photos below)

• 33-String OM Monochord from Spain
• 38 inch Pure Titanium Sun Dance Gong from Colorado
• 38 inch Paiste Planetary Sun Gong from Switzerland
• 36 inch Blue Moon Chau Gong from Australia
• 32 inch Spiral Sufi Ammonite Gong from Iran
• 16 inch Tibetan Gong Bell from Nepal

• Triple-Layer Ocean Drum from Italy
• Spiral Rainstick with Blue Micro-beads from Pennsylvania
• Crystal Quartzophone from Quebec
• Kailani Sound Sculpture from Brazil
• Overtone Euphonic Arrays from California
• Moon Chimes from Vancouver Island
• Koshi Chimes from France

When: Saturday, December 7th, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Where: Mandala Studio, 1020 Mainland St, Yaletown, Vancouver, Unit #168

Buzzer: Buzz 168 and then come up to the Second Floor all the way left and left.

Parking: Street Parking (Cambie St $1/h)

Cancellation Policy: This event requires 24 hours notice to receive a refund.

What is Provided:

✨ Yoga mats, yoga blocks, head pillows, back-support cushions, blankets

✨ Water

What to Bring:

✨ Eye mask

Your Guide for This Journey

Aravind Vanchesan (Theta Space)

Aravind Vanchesan is a meditation teacher and sound practitioner. For over twenty years, he has been on a personal journey, studying and exploring the intersection of mindfulness and sound. During this period, he began working with range of instruments - crystal bowls, tibetan bowls, tingsha bells - that are often used as a support for contemplative practices in many Eastern traditions. His deepest connection is with Gongs, which are capable of producing extraordinary sounds, frequencies and vibrations that still the mind, drop listeners into deep meditation and awaken with a better sense of “what is”. Aravind’s vision is to continue holding space for people from all walks of life to slow down, connect to their senses, and embark on their mindfulness journeys. He has lead group meditations and immersive sound bath sessions for thousands of people in Vancouver.

The Venue: Mandala Studio

Mandala Studio is Vancouver’s newest wellness events studio (located in Yaletown) that offers a beautiful, intimate space for individuals from all walks of life to rest, receive, heal, and transform into the best version of themselves. Follow Mandala on EventBrite and on Instagram @Mandala_YVR for more workshops and events!