THE SALON a monthly immersive community sound experience

THE SALON a monthly immersive community sound experience

This event offers the opportunity to go on a deep dive through the experience of a sound bath meditation, connection and reflection!

By THE SALON

Date and time

Friday, December 6 · 7 - 10pm PST

Location

Bridge & Enrich Lives Society

718 East 20th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5V 1N2 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tea, Intros & Time to Settle In (slow and easeful)

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Guided Meditation into Immersive Sound Bath

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Journalling + Art, Tea, Conversations, Reflection, Poetry via Elliott Slinn

About this event

OVERVIEW:

This is your invitation to THE SALON monthly social.

Join us for the third installment that will continue the first Friday of every month at a different location. The first half of this community gathering is an immersive sound bath and guided meditation experience.

The second half of the evening will be an opportunity to linger in the beautiful effects of the sound bath ---> reflect, connect with one another, have a cup of tea, do some journalling or art, pull an affirmation card and mingle. Our theme for this month is The Art of Language.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1.5 hour Sound Bath and Guided Meditation led by Faye Mallett and Lyn Sakari

Followed by Special Guest Elliott Slinn offering his street poetry 'Moment Poems' -personalized on-the-spot poems that can serve as a beautiful keepsake or reflective piece.
Space for reflection via optional journalling and art prompts, conversation, quiet contemplation
Tea and Time to Connect


LOCATION:

Bridge & Enrich Lives Society 718 E20th Avenue, Vancouver


WHAT TO BRING:

For your comfort, wear warm layers and bring a yoga mat, blanket and cushion too if you wish. For the sound meditation you will be lying down on the ground (option to stay seated as well, if you wish), so whatever you need to stay warm and comfortable is advised. To stay hydrated, please bring water as well. Tea will be provided.

Time and space will be offered for personal reflection, so please bring a journal or notebook, pens and pencils. Some art paper and materials will also be provided for you to use.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Tickets are $55 payable via EventBrite +Street Poetry via Elliott Slinn by cash donation

If finances are a barrier at this time, please email us: thesaloncommunity@gmail.com


MEET YOUR GUIDES:

Faye

Faye Mallett is a sound artist and mindfulness guide who specializes in creating immersive soundscapes that promote deep relaxation and meditative states in listeners. Using a set of singing bowls and other calming instruments, her live sound baths reflect years of experience as a performing musician with certified training in mindfulness practices and sound therapy through the Lab of Meditation and the Institute of Traditional Medicine (ITM). Faye's work explores how sound facilitates personal transformation by balancing the mind and body. She produces intimately composed and improvised arrangements that invite states of deep listening and contemplative awareness, creating a space for listeners to connect with themselves and their surroundings on a deeper level.

Get in touch at

https://fayemallett.com

https://www.instagram.com/faye.mallett/


Lyn
Lyn Sakari became certified as a meditation teacher in 2017 through Moment Meditation after two decades of a personal practice. Her passion for making mindfulness and meditation practices accessible in a safe and supportive environment led her to create 'Sit With Sakari' whose mission is to build community while awakening the individual. A lifelong student- Lyn is also certified and continously studying: MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), Reiki (Holy Fire lineage), Kirtan (Bhakti Yoga), sound healing and is a Sound Ceremonalist, certified as a sound bath musician. She came to the intersection of these modalities as part of her own journey of awakening. Included in her sound scape journey are Crystal Tones alchemy singing bowls which are infused with gemstones and precious metals, thoughtfully selected because of their integrity and resonance. Lyn's set is one of kind and appropriately named 'Unity Consciousness'.

Get in touch at

https://sitwithsakari.com

https://www.instagram.com/lynsakari/

hello@sitwithsakari.com


FEATURED SALON FRIEND:
Elliott
Elliott Slinn is a poet and musician from New Westminster. His work has been described as immediate and accessible as he aims to transform his personal tale into a shared experience.He has performed at the: Lululemon Leadership Conference, New Westminster and Vancouver Arts Council, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, the YWCA and Vancouver Mural Festival to name a few, and was recently on the CBC radio show “North by Northwest”. His street poetry, Moment Poems, has been well received as he writes personalized poems on-the-spot for people throughout the lower mainland. He was named Poet Laureate for the City of New Westminster in 2021 and elected to the New Westminster School Board in 2022.

Get in touch at

https://www.instagram.com/elliott_slinn/




Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is down half-a-flight of stairs — if accessed from the front door entry. There is access at the rear of the building, however, and it is available to anyone who requests it. Please contact us in advance at thesaloncommunity@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Do I need to stay for the full experience?

Unless an emergency comes up, we ask that you stay for the full duration of the sound bath meditation. For the second half of the evening, you are welcome to stay for the entire experience or leave earlier if you wish.

Can I arrive late?

We've intentionally built in an easeful arrival and ask that you come by 7:15 PM, after this time we cannot permit anyone into the venue and the doors will be closed. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Doors will open at 6:45 PM.

Can I consume drugs or alcohol?

This is a sober event and we ask that you do not take any substances prior or during the event. The sound experience itself can invoke elevated states of consciousness.

What is a Sound Bath?

In a sound bath, you hear and feel a symphony of tones from singing bowls and other overtone emitting instruments. The experience is often called a sound bath because it literally feels like you are being bathed in sound. It is a deep, somatic listening experience.

What can I expect to experience in a Sound Bath?

People often experience a sense of relaxation for days after a sound bath, reporting tension relief as well as improved cognition, sleep and mood. Throughout the session, your nervous system releases tension, your brain waves naturally slow and you shift into a relaxed, dreamlike state of being.

What may come up for me in a Sound Bath?

Some people may experience an emotional release or fall asleep during a sound bath. These responses are both very normal. Other people report sensations of floating, tingling, temperature changes and energy movement around the body. The experience of a lucid, dream-like state is also quite common.

Who do you recommend to not take a group Sound Bath?

If you are currently undergoing intensive therapy or treatments for PTSD and trauma, individual sound sessions are recommended as a starting point instead of a group experience, as these can be highly personalized to your needs.

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THE SALON

THE SALON offers a shared communal experience designed to nurture, delight and renew the spirit. Here, people can feel at home and authentically themselves, opening up the possibility of being transformed in some way—inside and out.

As a monthly gathering, THE SALON fosters peaceful connections and community by guiding people through a restorative, deep listening sound meditation followed by an open space to engage in reflection, conversation and dance.

It is a nourishing, uplifting experience where people can discover something new within themselves and new friends to connect with. As a warm homecoming to the senses, The Salon blends offerings that intersect mindfulness, art, music, movement and modern-day contemplative practices. As the gatherings evolve, each experience will be shaken up and curated with a different theme and guest appearances.