Sound Sanctuary | The Season of Full Bloom
w. Kara Markovich
Sunday Sound Sanctuary is a monthly ritual of rest, held each month as a space to pause, settle, and gently reset. It marks the close of one cycle and the opening of the next.
May arrives in fullness. What first stirred beneath the surface has now gathered strength, found form, and stepped into the light. The season is alive with color, movement, and quiet confidence. Growth is no longer tentative. It is expressed.
Through a soft, Ayurvedically-inspired sound immersion, luminous chimes, expansive gong waves, and resonant bowls create a field that supports openness, vitality, and heart-centered expansion. This session invites you to embody what has been unfolding within you. To trust your visibility, your voice, and your natural rhythm of expression. Just as blossoms do not question their timing, you are invited to release hesitation and stand fully 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.