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sound sanctuary | the season of unfolding

  • Ayurvedic Wellness Center 900 Peeler Street Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 United States (map)

Sound Sanctuary | The Season of Unfolding
w. Kara Markovich

By late April, awakening has become embodiment. Roots deepen. Stems strengthen. Growth is no longer tentative. It is committed.

And yet, even in a season of expansion, the body needs space to integrate. To absorb what is emerging rather than just keep pace with it.

This is that space.

In this Sound Sanctuary, grounding rhythms, warm resonant bowls, and steady gong waves settle the nervous system, release held tension, and invite a quality of rest that restores from the inside out. You will leave feeling quieter, lighter, and more at home in yourself.

Come to slow down inside the season. To nourish what is growing. To stand rooted in your becoming.

what you’ll experience

  • Experience the soothing tones of gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments

  • Rest into layers of sound that calm the nervous system and quiet the mind

  • Release tension and soften into gratitude and inner stillness

  • Reflect on the season’s abundance through presence and deep listening

  • Be held in a collective space of rest, renewal, and appreciation

benefits of sound

  • Cultivate deep relaxation and nervous system support

  • Realign with the seasonal shift toward grounding and inward focus

  • Replenish energy reserves before winter’s arrival

  • Experience the therapeutic benefits of sound vibration for body, mind, and spirit

  • Feel calmer and less stressed, with reduced anxiety

  • Enjoy looser muscles and relief from pain or tension

  • Improve sleep quality and restfulness

  • Enhance mood and emotional balance

  • Develop greater body awareness and attunement to your inner rhythms

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Investment: $40

Community Care Funds available for those who need support with tuition, contact us for support.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@ayurvedicwellness.center and we're happy to help.

All Access Members receive a 10% discount on this event.

faqs

Who can attend?
This event is open to all—no prior experience with sound healing or meditation is required.

What should I bring?
Suggested props to bring are a yoga mat, blanket, cozy clothing, and an optional eye pillow. Blankets, blocks, bolsters, and straps are provided for use by AWC for class participants' use as needed.

Are there any contraindications?
Contraindications for Sound Therapy include but are not limited to pregnancy, suffering from tinnitus or any form of sound related epilepsy, migraines, a pacemaker, artificial heart valves, cardiac arrhythmias, bipolar, ASD, or have been undergoing treatment / receiving medication for any form of psychological disorder within the last 6 months. If you experience any of these please consult your doctor before scheduling a session.

 

Kara Markovich

Kara is a retreat and circle facilitator and a writer who began her studies in 2019 under Julie Chase of Wind Willow Sound Health. She incorporates tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, and crystal bowls to bring the body into a deep state of relaxation. She offers both individual sessions and group sessions, and loves sharing this experience with others in her studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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