Awareness and Mindfulness

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Monday Studio Class** * **Time:** 18:45 – 19:45 * **Level:** Transition to Intermediate (International, English) This class is for students who already know basic yoga poses and have been practicing regularly. (not for beginners) We focus on **balance, strength, and flexibility** with intermediate-level poses and flows. If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, this class is for you. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **📌 Cancellation Policy** – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

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**Lezioni private di nuoto** Descrizione dell'evento: Vuoi migliorare le tue abilità natatorie, acquisire sicurezza in acqua o imparare a nuotare da zero? Unisciti a me per lezioni private di nuoto! Sono un nuotatore esperto e offro lezioni individuali personalizzate per tutti i livelli. Ci concentreremo sulla tecnica, sulla resistenza e sulla sicurezza in acqua in un ambiente amichevole e di supporto. Cosa otterrai: Lezioni personalizzate in base ai tuoi obiettivi Orari flessibili durante i miei orari di nuoto disponibili Guida amichevole e paziente per un'esperienza di apprendimento divertente ed efficace A chi è rivolto: Principianti che vogliono imparare a nuotare Chiunque cerchi una guida personalizzata in un ambiente sicuro Dettagli delle lezioni e prezzi: 30 minuti: 20 € 45 minuti: 30 € 60 minuti: 40 € Pacchetto: 5 lezioni a 150 € Posti limitati per garantire un'attenzione individuale e mirata. Prenota oggi stesso la tua lezione e tuffati! 🌊 **Private Swimming Lessons** ### **Event Description:** Want to improve your swimming skills, gain confidence in the water, or learn swimming from scratch? Join me for **private swimming lessons**! I’m an experienced swimmer offering **personalized one-on-one lessons** for all levels. We’ll focus on technique, endurance, and water confidence in a friendly, supportive environment. **What you’ll get:** * Tailored lessons based on your goals * Flexible scheduling during my available swim times * Friendly, patient guidance for a fun and effective learning experience **Who this is for:** * Beginners who want to learn swimming * Anyone looking for personalized guidance in a safe environment **Lesson Details & Pricing:** * 30 minutes: €20 * 45 minutes: €30 * 60 minutes: €40 * **Package Deal:** 5 lessons for €150 **Location:** Piscina Milano Sport **Limited spots available** to ensure focused, one-on-one attention. Book your lesson today and make a splash! 🌊

**Dance, Connect & Shine** Looking for a fun way to meet new girl friends, get moving, and feel fabulous? ✨ Our **Flawless Female Latin class** brings together women from all walks of life to dance, laugh and share an empowering experience. Each week we’ll learn steps from **Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive**, building toward a group choreography that we’ll celebrate with a **video day** at the end. No partner needed — we focus on dancing together, cheering each other on, and making new friends along the way. 🌟 A chance to socialize while doing something active and fun 🌟 Open to beginners and anyone curious to try Latin dance 🌟 Friendly, supportive community 🗓 Every Monday & Tuesday at 20.00 🎟 8€ Trial class **Important: To sign up, you must register via the link for the lesson. Only then we can assure you a place in class** [https://shorturl.at/kdun3](https://shorturl.at/kdun3) Come dance, connect, and discover how flawless you can feel 💖

A pub quiz with of stupid questions, even dumber answers and the chance to prove your random knowledge isn’t totally useless. Study not required. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

Beneath Milan’s streets, the Roman Empire is still quietly alive. This 2-hour narrated walking experience explores the hidden traces of Roman Milan, starting from **Piazza del Duomo**. The route will remain undisclosed, discovery is part of the journey. This is not a traditional tourist tour, but a slow walk guided by a scholar, designed to uncover lesser-known Roman layers of the city through storytelling rather than lectures. It’s also a different way to meet people and experience Milan together, at a human pace. At the end of the walk, **those who wish can stay for an aperitivo** and continue the conversation. For anyone curious to see Milan differently and look beyond the obvious. The Roman Empire never disappeared. It simply learned how to hide. 📍 Start: Piazza del Duomo, Milan 🍹 Optional aperitivo at the end 👉 Join the [Telegram group](https://t.me/+MeJi9ZBqm2s1OGY0) to organize and stay updated ***

**Uno spazio sacro per rallentare e ritrovarti. Lascia andare lo stress, scendi dalla mente al cuore. Entra pure.** Il cacao è una delle piante medicinali più antiche, profondamente radicata nelle tradizioni spirituali delle culture indigene, come i Maya e gli Aztechi. Per loro non era solo un alimento o una bevanda, ma una medicina sacra a supporto della crescita spirituale, della guarigione e dell’ispirazione creativa. Questo workshop intreccia l’antica tradizione del cacao con il Kundalini Yoga, il breathwork e una meditazione guidata in stile viaggio sciamanico. La sessione inizia con una breve pratica di **Kundalini Yoga**, per risvegliare l’energia nel corpo e calmare la mente, preparandoti ad accogliere la tua esperienza. Proseguiremo sorseggiando il Cacao, una bevanda sacra conosciuta per aprire il cuore, elevare l’umore e favorire una meditazione profonda. Mentre gusti il Cacao, sarai invitata/o a formulare un proposito, un’intenzione da custodire per tutto il percorso. Dopo il rituale del Cacao, ci immergeremo in una pratica di **respirazione consapevole**. Attraverso schemi di respiro guidati, questa tecnica ti aiuta a sciogliere tensioni accumulate e a liberare emozioni bloccate, stimolando il sistema nervoso parasimpatico e favorendo un rilassamento profondo. La fase finale del workshop è dedicata a una **meditazione guidata in stile viaggio sciamanico**. Sarai accompagnata/o in un’esplorazione interiore, guidata da simboli, archetipi e intuizioni personali, per connetterti con la tua saggezza interiore e accedere a dimensioni più profonde del tuo essere. **Cosa aspettarsi** Questo workshop combina diverse modalità olistiche che esaltano le proprietà naturali del Cacao, tra cui: 💟 Kundalini Yoga 💟 Respirazione consapevole (breathwork) 💟 Meditazione guidata in stile viaggio sciamanico **Cosa portare** Per trarre il massimo dall’esperienza, ti invitiamo a portare: 💟 Diario e penna 💟 Indossare abbigliamento comodo che copra braccia, gambe e piedi **Centro Yoga** Questo workshop si svolgerà nello studio **[Milano Yoga Space](https://www.milanoyogaspace.com/)**, in Via Pastrengo 7, 20159 Milano (MI) **Prenotazioni** Il costo di questo workshop è di €40. Porta un’amica/o e risparmia: 2 biglietti per €75. Il pagamento può essere effettuato tramite bonifico bancario, paypal, carta di credito o bancomat. Per maggiori informazioni o per prenotare, scrivi a Consuelo: hello@houseofsomatics.com **Cos'e' il Cacao?** Il Cacao e la cioccolata calda non sono la stessa cosa. Il cacao cerimoniale è naturalmente ricco di ferro, magnesio e vitamine del gruppo B. È preparato con fave di cacao macinate, acqua e un po’ di sciroppo d’agave. Il sapore è leggermente amaro, ma intenso e avvolgente, ed è adatto a chi segue una dieta vegana. Per qualsiasi altra domanda, scrivimi a hello@houseofsomatics.com

🇬🇧 Join us for a weekly Yoga class **every** **Tuesday, 18:15-19:15 PM**. Hatha Yoga is accessible for all levels – whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen the foundations of your practice. With space to slow down and explore each āsana, you’ll leave feeling centered and more connected to yourself. 📍**Location:** Spazio M12, via Melzi d‘Eril 12, (5 walking minutes from Arco Dell a Pace) ✨**Class description:** **Hatha Yoga (60 minutes)** A grounding practice that combines movement, breath and mindful awareness. In this class, we flow through a balanced sequence of postures designed to improve strength, flexibility and alignment, while cultivating a calm and focused mind. **🌟Facilitator:** Stefanie Cloos – Yoga teacher & Sound Bath facilitator 🪷**Contribution:** Drop-In: €18 Online: €10 📩**Booking required:** If you‘d like more information on our yoga class bundles or join our Whatsapp group, reach out to: +39 329 4852962 👉 Please note: If you don’t see many participants confirmed here, that‘s because most bookings happen through our Whatsapp group, but be assured, there will be a warm group welcoming you.

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Saturday Studio Class** * **Time:** 11:30-12:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) 🧘‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow . Come connect with your breath, body, and community. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water \*\*\* **📌 Cancellation Policy** – More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup. – 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know. – Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered. \*\*\* **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. \*\*\* **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

✨Cosa faremo insieme? 🌷Useremo i fiori come linguaggio per raccontarci in modo creativo 🌷Sceglieremo un fiore che ci rappresenta, come se fosse un piccolo biglietto da visita 🌷Parleremo di cosa sono e come funzionano le emozioni in modo semplice e concreto 🌷Faremo piccole attività guidate per osservare ciò che sentiamo 💗Non si racconteranno esperienze personali o intime, ma chi desiderà potrà condividere liberamente le riflessioni che emergono in un clima informale, senza giudizio 🌿Ti porterai a casa nuovi spunti per prenderti cura di te... un po’ come faresti con un fiore 👥Posti limitati (ancora 4 posti disponibili!) 🗓 Giovedì 12 febbraio, ore 16 📍Concept store Rêve, via Discliplini 4, Milano 📞per info e iscrizioni: 348-3653816 (Roberta) @revemilano

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **Thursday Studio Class** * **Time:** 19:30 – 20:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) 🧘‍♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow. Come connect with your breath, body, and community. 📍 **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **Booking & Cancellations** * **Spots are limited**, so please book early on Meetup. * Reservations **without payment** will **not be considered**, due to the limited number of spots. * If you **need to cancel**, do so on Meetup at least **6 hours before class**. Otherwise, your booking will be counted as used. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

Ritiro speciale di San Valentino per esplorare le relazioni, l’amore e la guarigione emotiva **Non è necessario partecipare in coppia** per prendere parte a questo ritiro. Venire in coppia può essere un dono, ma non è un requisito. Ogni persona vive il proprio processo in modo unico e individuale, in ascolto profondo di sé. **La felicità attraverso le relazioni è un mito o una possibilità reale?** Desideriamo relazioni d’amore, affetto e comprensione, ma spesso qualcosa si blocca. Paure, schemi antichi e ferite invisibili emergono come barriere interiori, impedendoci di vivere il tipo di legame che il cuore desidera. Ci ritroviamo in tensioni e incomprensioni che nascono da piccoli dettagli, senza capire da dove arrivino né come trasformarle. **Cosa esploreremo:** In questo ritiro esploreremo il complesso mondo dei legami umani: * **La coppia:** con i suoi contratti impliciti e il bisogno di libertà * **Sessualità e intimità:** come vie di conoscenza e verità * **Famiglia e genitori:** dove nascono i nostri modelli affettivi * **Amare ed essere amati:** come possibilità autentica Le relazioni riflettono i condizionamenti che ci governano. Solo riconoscendoli possiamo liberarci e aprirci a un amore più consapevole. **Il lavoro con le piante maestre:** In questo incontro lavoreremo con le **piante maestre** in modo sottile e profondo. Non saranno al centro, ma al servizio di un campo di coscienza creato dall’intenzione di comprendere e guarire. Un invito a guardare le relazioni non come un bisogno, ma come un cammino verso l’amore reale. **La prenotazione include:** * **Alloggio e pensione completa**, con opzione vegana o vegetariana * Partecipazione ai **laboratori di approfondimento** con i facilitatori, che servono anche come preparazione prima della sessione notturna * **Integrazioni di gruppo del mattino** per condividere l’esperienza o ampliare la comprensione di ciò che sta accadendo nel tuo processo * Una **sessione con strumenti ancestrali** ogni notte di ritiro (se vuoi farne più di una durante il giorno di ritiro, si considera come una sessione aggiuntiva) con l’accompagnamento dell’equipe di facilitatori * **Appoggio prima, durante e dopo il ritiro** * **Sessione integrativa online** post ritiro **Informazioni in breve:** Per info sull’evento per favore contattaci direttamente ai riferimenti qui sotto 🙏 * **Data dell’evento:** 12-15 febbraio 2026 * **Struttura ospitante:** Da comunicare * **Città:** Milano, Lombardia * **Indirizzo:** Location da confermare 📞 **Contatti:** +39 327 540 8329 (WhatsApp) * **Altre informazioni:** Ritiro di 4 giorni a Milano. Non è necessario partecipare in coppia. Include alloggio e pensione completa (opzioni vegane/vegetariane), laboratori di approfondimento, sessioni notturne con strumenti ancestrali, integrazioni di gruppo e sessione integrativa online post ritiro. Per costi e prenotazioni contattare su WhatsApp

Benvenuti all’Alpha Café — uno spazio per chi vuole crescere, riflettere e trasformare. Ogni settimana ci incontriamo per esplorare insieme temi che intrecciano mente, emozioni e azioni, con l’obiettivo di comprendere meglio noi stessi e contribuire a una società più empatica. Cosa succede all’Alpha Café? - Apriamo con una meditazione di gruppo, per centrarci e connetterci. - Introduciamo il tema della serata con una breve presentazione multimediale. - Apriamo il confronto: una discussione libera e profonda su come il tema tocca la nostra vita quotidiana. - Concludiamo con un momento conviviale, per rilassarci e stare bene insieme. Un’ora per pensare, sentire, condividere. Ti aspettiamo!

Have you ever wondered what goes into a tea blend that not only tastes delicious, but also nourishes the body, mind, and soul? Did you know that herbs have long been connected to the rhythms of the seasons, astrological signs, and chakras? Join Sonja in this interactive workshop where you will craft your own tea blend infused with both the quiet wisdom of the winter season and a personal intention for the new year. The workshop will begin with Freya’s Sacred Wintering Blend—a thoughtfully chosen mixture of herbs designed to gently nourish the body and calm the mind during winter’s stillness. Participants will mix the herbs themselves as Sonja explains the energetic and supportive qualities of each plant and why it was selected for this blend. You will be able to add an (optional) herb from a selection of 3 additional herbs, allowing each participant to further personalize their tea and intention. Sonja’s approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in lived experience. Raised in a household where natural remedies were honored, she carried these traditions into her own family as she raised her children. As her connection to plant medicine continued to deepen, Sonja pursued formal training in herbalism with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Today, sharing this knowledge has become a heartfelt passion—guiding others to reconnect with nature as a source of nourishment, balance, and gentle healing. Workshop Experience 1. Seasonal Herbal Wisdom & Energetics A guided exploration of three carefully chosen herbs whose energetic, spiritual, and wellness qualities align with February’s themes of rest, reflection, and intentional recalibration. We will observe how plants, like humans, are conserving nutrients and storing energy beneath the surface—preparing quietly for the growth and expression of spring. 2. Intuitive Tea Blending Ritual Participants will be able to create, with Sonja’s assistance, a personalized tea blend using four seasonal herbs. With 3 pre-chosen herbs that embody nourishment, strength, and gentle activation and a fourth herb chosen by participants to reflect personal intention, weaving individual purpose into the collective energy of preparation and renewal. 3. Freya’s Teas Intention Ceremony Through a guided tea ceremony, we will consciously infuse our blends with intention—honoring the plant allies, the season, and the inner work of rooting dreams before they emerge. This ritual invites presence, gratitude, and embodied connection with the medicine we have created. 4. Meditation & Integration The gathering will close with a grounding meditation to anchor intentions into the physical and energetic body. This final integration offers space to reflect, receive, and gently call in the path unfolding ahead as we move toward the returning light of spring. This workshop includes herbal instruction by Sonja and printed instructions to take home, supplies to make your own tea blend, tea ceremony, and guided meditation. Each participant will take home their own tea blend pouch with 15 servings (a $12.50 value). Please note that this event has limit of 8 spaces in order to ensure a more intimate experience and requires prior prepayment registration to allow Sonja to gather the ingredients and supplies. Early Bird Discount!! If you register by Monday February 16th, it's only $44 per person, after that it goes up to $50. See links below to register! Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/SonjaKline Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3567792959784992657&created=1770002983 Zelle: 2675359775 (Sonja Kline) SPECIAL OFFER!!! If you want to continue to ground your healing and intentions further, consider staying for a relaxing Sound Bath immediately folllowing this workshop! Save even more with the lowest price of $70 for both events! See link below: [https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974](https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)/

Mindfulness Meditation group practice every Wednesday evening at Unity of Gaithersburg. Mindfulness practice is not about achieving some special state of mind; it is more about noticing the experience you are having without trying to change it. This interesting video suggests why you might sit and watch your mind wander off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmBF8eTl18 This noticing tends to shift your nervous system from a 'fight-or-flight' state to a more relaxed and receptive state. In this receptive mental state, you begin to see your own experience differently and, over time, see other people and the world differently. Also, it is good for you: "the effect of regular meditation on the cortex was so profound that fifty-year-old meditators had a prefrontal cortex that looked like that of a twenty-five-year-old" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT) Here is an interesting and funny take on meditation by Ajahn Brahm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs). If you arrive on time, there will be an introduction at the beginning, if you arrive late, find a chair and join us. There will be some discussion after. This is a free event, but contributions to the church's expenses are welcome. You can just show up this Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays. More information at [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/)/

Mindfulness Meditation group practice every Wednesday evening at Unity of Gaithersburg. Mindfulness practice is not about achieving some special state of mind; it is more about noticing the experience you are having without trying to change it. This interesting video suggests why you might sit and watch your mind wander off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmBF8eTl18 This noticing tends to shift your nervous system from a 'fight-or-flight' state to a more relaxed and receptive state. In this receptive mental state, you begin to see your own experience differently and, over time, see other people and the world differently. Also, it is good for you: "the effect of regular meditation on the cortex was so profound that fifty-year-old meditators had a prefrontal cortex that looked like that of a twenty-five-year-old" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT) Here is an interesting and funny take on meditation by Ajahn Brahm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs). If you arrive on time, there will be an introduction at the beginning, if you arrive late, find a chair and join us. There will be some discussion after. This is a free event, but contributions to the church's expenses are welcome. You can just show up this Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays. More information at [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/)/

**Stress Free Living: Create Calm from the Inside Out** Stress doesn’t have to be your default setting. This workshop offers a grounded, practical approach to cultivating inner calm and resilience in the face of life’s demands. Through mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation techniques, you’ll learn how to shift from stress to ease—without needing to escape your life. This is about building a sustainable inner sanctuary, no matter what’s happening around you. Key Takeaways: * Understand the root causes of stress and how it affects your body and mind. * Learn simple, effective tools to reduce stress in real time. * Build a personalized stress-reduction toolkit. * Cultivate a calm, centered presence in everyday life. Sun., Feb., 15th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/dvOpI](https://shorturl.at/dvOpI)

**Joyful Mind Zendo** is happy to invite you to our **first film night** screening the Wim Wenders Oscar nominated film, **Perfect Days**. **Details:** * Come at **6:00 PM** to the **basement Zendo (back door)** to help set up. * Bring pizza, popcorn, dips, or beverages to share. * The screening will begin promptly at **6:30 PM**. * The films running time is 2hrs 4min, and will be followed by a short break and discussion. * Our evening will end by 9:30 PM. * Here is the [trailer](https://youtu.be/QzZBbX5A1FA?si=zTjQF8_t4oDzz3pd). * **See you soon and invite a friend!** | | | --- | | Perfect Days follows Hirayama, a middle-aged man living a life of humble simplicity in Tokyo. His days are governed by a meticulous routine: he wakes at dawn to the sound of a street sweeper, tends to his maple saplings, and drives his small van through the city to his job cleaning public toilets. Despite the seemingly lowly nature of his work, Hirayama performs his duties with the grace and precision of a master craftsman, finding deep contentment in the order and service he provides. | The core of Perfect Days is a celebration of presence and the dignity of labor\. Director Wim Wenders suggests that a meaningful life is not found in grand ambitions or material wealth\, but in the intentional appreciation of the here and now\. The film posits that true freedom comes from accepting life's limitations and finding 'perfection' in the subtle\, fleeting moments of harmony between humanity and nature\, encapsulated in the Japanese concept of Komerobi\. \|

Have you heard of a Sound Bath? Have you been curious to learn why many say it is the most gentle yet profound healing method? Here is your opportunity to experience it for yourself! Sound healing taps into the body’s natural resonance, encouraging deep relaxation and a gentle shift in nervous‑system activity. When using sound healing instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, crystal pyramids, gongs, rain sticks, and thunder drums, their rich overtones create a field of vibrational energy that can synchronize brainwaves, moving them from the fast beta range toward the calming alpha and theta frequencies associated with meditative states, reduced stress, and enhanced creativity. The pure, sustained tones of crystal bowls and pyramids are especially effective at clearing energetic blockages, allowing subtle “chi” or life‑force to flow more freely, which many practitioners report as improved emotional balance and heightened sense of well‑being. Percussive elements, such as Tibetan bowls and gongs, add a broader spectrum of harmonics that stimulate the body’s proprioceptive and auditory pathways, supporting pain relief, better sleep, and a feeling of groundedness. The use of rain sticks and thunder drums introduce rhythmic, earth‑like pulses that can anchor the listener, fostering a sense of safety and connection to nature. Together, this blend of resonant sounds creates a holistic sonic environment that promotes mental clarity, emotional release, and physical relaxation—all key components of a restorative sound‑healing experience. The intention of this February sound bath session is to honor the winter months that allow our bodies to ground, rest and recuperate, preparing for new birth in the spring. Experience Fee: $36, register with links below: [Donation 2.JPG](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xicai-n0zNlKvmdBPl3DbAbe7zJsGIuM/view?usp=drivesdk) Would you like to SAVE MORE and receive an ultimate healing evening experience! If you attend Freya's Tea Event right before this one, you can take home your personalized blend and get both events for just $70! More information is in the link below: www.meetup.com/risingphoenixhc-com/events/313166798/ Both of these are first time events, can't wait to share them with you!