Sound Immersion: Earth Sanctuary
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Sound Immersion: Earth Sanctuary is a Zoom offering open to all, presented on Friday, February 12, 7-8 pm ET. This special sound bath will feature a Deer hide frame drum I made almost 25 years ago, as well as my Innate, a hypnotic multichamber clay ocarina that creates a deep meditative experience. Crystal bowls, gentle shakers, and my Atlantis gong will accompany these grounding, transportive sounds. Prepare to ride the sacred vibrations of sound deep into the nurturing sanctuary of the Earth Mother.
It is significant that this offering is scheduled for the beginning of the Lunar New Year. We move from the yang energy of the year of the Rat, with an active water element that was changing all the time, to Ox's slow, soft yin energy, with an earth element that is stable and nourishing. |
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Prepay using the PayPal link. PayPal is not required (choose the credit card option).
See the dropdown menu for pricing, starting at $20, with discounts for additional attendees. |
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The Healing Potential of Sound
The Healing Potential of Sound is a group Zoom offering open to all, presented on Saturday, February 27, 4:00-5:15 ET.
Sound is always with us, both positive and negative. In this special informational and experiential Zoom offering, I will share some of the science and energy of sound healing. Learn to recognize “good” vs. “bad” sounds, and about how beneficial sounds are used in therapeutic music and sound therapy to reduce stress. Health benefits, including reduced blood pressure and heart rate, endorphin release, and reduced cortisol levels will be discussed. See therapeutic music at work with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. Learn about the science of sound and the brain, about resonance and entrainment, and how those responses can engage the parasympathetic nervous system to help us shift into a relaxed, healing space.
I will demonstrate different instruments that can provide positive vibrations, helping you to feel and hear the differences in those sounds. You will also learn how to use gentle humming and vocalizing to create healing, relaxing vibrations of your own.
Sound is always with us, both positive and negative. In this special informational and experiential Zoom offering, I will share some of the science and energy of sound healing. Learn to recognize “good” vs. “bad” sounds, and about how beneficial sounds are used in therapeutic music and sound therapy to reduce stress. Health benefits, including reduced blood pressure and heart rate, endorphin release, and reduced cortisol levels will be discussed. See therapeutic music at work with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients. Learn about the science of sound and the brain, about resonance and entrainment, and how those responses can engage the parasympathetic nervous system to help us shift into a relaxed, healing space.
I will demonstrate different instruments that can provide positive vibrations, helping you to feel and hear the differences in those sounds. You will also learn how to use gentle humming and vocalizing to create healing, relaxing vibrations of your own.
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Prepay using the PayPal link. PayPal is not required (choose the credit card option).
$20 per person |
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brief videos of a few sounds i will use in my upcoming sound immersion.
PLEASE USE GOOD HEADPHONES or good speakers FOR the best LISTENING experience.
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Deer Hide Frame Drum
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Innate (Multichamber Ocarina)
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FAQs About Sound Immersions
What is a Sound Immersion?
A "Sound Immersion" is my own version of what others might call a "sound bath." I use "immersion" to better indicate what happens. Those who attend are immersed in therapeutic sound, receiving the benefits of those sounds just by being present and open to the experience. No work required!
What do you mean by "therapeutic sound"?
All sounds have an effect on us. I use clear intention to create sounds that provide healing benefits. The combination of my intention, experience, and choice of different sounds can have benefits at the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic levels. Sound has an incredible ability to impact all of those areas.
Is the sound quality of a Zoom Sound Immersion any good?
Zoom has vastly improved as a platform for sound work. In addition to working with the audio settings for Zoom, I also have equipment that allows the true sound of my Zoom offerings to come through to recipients. Even in those rare moments when the sound does not come through as fully as possible, the energy of therapeutic sound can be felt.
What kind of sounds do you use? Are there any synthesizers?
I believe that acoustic instruments carry the best healing vibration for this work, so I do not use electronic instruments like synthesizers. Although live is preferred, the vibrations of therapeutic instruments still resonate through recordings and over Zoom. Many of the instruments I use have a high "hum." These overtones, which we may not consciously hear, carry the strongest healing energies. I also use a number of wind instruments in my work. I combine intention and breath energy with those sounds, for a more resonant potential. The silence I provide at the end of a Sound Immersion is also a powerful sound healing tool.
Is it ok if I fall asleep during a Sound Immersion?
Falling asleep during a Sound Immersion indicates deep rest. In fact, you might think you have fallen asleep (known as a "delta" brainwave state) when you have actually been in a "theta" state of healing.
A "Sound Immersion" is my own version of what others might call a "sound bath." I use "immersion" to better indicate what happens. Those who attend are immersed in therapeutic sound, receiving the benefits of those sounds just by being present and open to the experience. No work required!
What do you mean by "therapeutic sound"?
All sounds have an effect on us. I use clear intention to create sounds that provide healing benefits. The combination of my intention, experience, and choice of different sounds can have benefits at the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic levels. Sound has an incredible ability to impact all of those areas.
Is the sound quality of a Zoom Sound Immersion any good?
Zoom has vastly improved as a platform for sound work. In addition to working with the audio settings for Zoom, I also have equipment that allows the true sound of my Zoom offerings to come through to recipients. Even in those rare moments when the sound does not come through as fully as possible, the energy of therapeutic sound can be felt.
What kind of sounds do you use? Are there any synthesizers?
I believe that acoustic instruments carry the best healing vibration for this work, so I do not use electronic instruments like synthesizers. Although live is preferred, the vibrations of therapeutic instruments still resonate through recordings and over Zoom. Many of the instruments I use have a high "hum." These overtones, which we may not consciously hear, carry the strongest healing energies. I also use a number of wind instruments in my work. I combine intention and breath energy with those sounds, for a more resonant potential. The silence I provide at the end of a Sound Immersion is also a powerful sound healing tool.
Is it ok if I fall asleep during a Sound Immersion?
Falling asleep during a Sound Immersion indicates deep rest. In fact, you might think you have fallen asleep (known as a "delta" brainwave state) when you have actually been in a "theta" state of healing.
Intention Breath Vibration
When we use intention and breath to create vibration,
we access the deep healing potential of sound and music.
When we use intention and breath to create vibration,
we access the deep healing potential of sound and music.
© 2021 David Key
photos © Jeff Janowski
photos © Jeff Janowski