BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250426T233000Z DTEND:20250427T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Sound Magic: Gong Immersion with Crystal Bowls with Sound Magic DESCRIPTION:Sound Magic immersions are musically meditative experiences that engage the physical and energetic body\, through the sounds of gongs\, bowls\, chimes\, drums\, shakers and other percussion instruments. The meditative state created by the vibrations leads to the softening of physical and emotional tension\, inviting in a sense of calm\, bliss and wonder. Sound immersion works as a full body vibrational massage for each cell of our body.\n\n\n \n\nThe workshop begins with a brief meditation for physical and energetic centering and a progressive relaxation for the body. Participants are invited to become aware of their physical\, energetic and emotional sensations\, cued to soften and let go of holding and tensing and allow themselves to be in a present moment. Previous participants described their experiences as blissful\, ethereal\, vivid and creative.\n\nBloom Yoga studio has all props necessary to create your own soft nest for this experience and we encourage you to bring any props that will add to having a pleasant experience\, whether it is your pillow\, fluffy blanket\, extra cushy mat\, eye pillow etc.\n\nJohn and Jitka have been co creating music experiences for 25 years. John is a degreed percussionist\, Global Drum Circle Facilitation Trainer and gong artist. John teaches Japanese Taiko\, West African Djembe and has studied and taught and performed all over America\, Japan and Europe. John has studied with the following Master Practitioners. Don Conreaux (Gong)\, Mike Tamburo (Gong) Yoshikazi Fujimoto (Taiko)\, Leonard Eto (Taiko)\, Mamady Keita (Djembe)\, M'Bemba Bangoura (Djembe)\, Dr. Edgar Gangware (Percussion)\, Joel Cohen (Marimba) Arthur Hull (Drum Circle Facilitation) Jitka is a licensed massage therapist\, Reiki practitioner and yoga instructor. Jitka was fortunate to be mentored in Western bodywork by Bob King\, studied Asian bodywork modalities with Paul Fowler and Randy Cummins and studied Reiki in the Usui tradition with Neil Harris. Jitka has been a yoga practitioner for 25 years and received her yoga teaching certification in 2019 from Bloom Yoga Studio.\n\nSound Magic has been featured in do312\, presented multiple times at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference\, yoga studios\, acupuncture clinics\, corporate event centers\, faith-based spaces and spas throughout the Midwest.\n\n\n \n\nWorkshop cost: $45\, or save $5 if registered 7 days in advance\n\nIn-studio & Premium Member Rate: $35 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Sound Magic immersions are musically meditative experiences that engage the physical and energetic body\, through the sounds of gongs\, bowls\, chimes\, drums\, shakers and other percussion instruments. The meditative state created by the vibrations leads to the softening of physical and emotional tension\, inviting in a sense of calm\, bliss and wonder. Sound immersion works as a full body vibrational massage for each cell of our body.

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The workshop begins with a brief meditation for physical and energetic centering and a progressive relaxation for the body. Participants are invited to become aware of their physical\, energetic and emotional sensations\, cued to soften and let go of holding and tensing and allow themselves to be in a present moment. Previous participants described their experiences as blissful\, ethereal\, vivid and creative.\n\n

Bloom Yoga studio has all props necessary to create your own soft nest for this experience and we encourage you to bring any props that will add to having a pleasant experience\, whether it is your pillow\, fluffy blanket\, extra cushy mat\, eye pillow etc.

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John and Jitka have been co creating music experiences for 25 years. \;John is a degreed percussionist\, Global Drum Circle Facilitation Trainer and gong artist. John teaches Japanese Taiko\, West African Djembe and has studied and taught and performed all over America\, Japan and Europe. John has studied with the following Master Practitioners. Don Conreaux (Gong)\, Mike Tamburo (Gong) Yoshikazi Fujimoto (Taiko)\, Leonard Eto (Taiko)\, Mamady Keita (Djembe)\, M&rsquo\;Bemba Bangoura (Djembe)\, Dr. Edgar Gangware (Percussion)\, Joel Cohen (Marimba) Arthur Hull (Drum Circle Facilitation) \;Jitka is a licensed massage therapist\, Reiki practitioner and yoga instructor. Jitka was fortunate to be mentored in Western bodywork by Bob King\, studied Asian bodywork modalities with Paul Fowler and Randy Cummins and studied Reiki in the Usui tradition with Neil Harris. Jitka has been a yoga practitioner for 25 years and received her yoga teaching certification in 2019 from Bloom Yoga Studio.

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Sound Magic has been featured in do312\, presented multiple times at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference\, yoga studios\, acupuncture clinics\, corporate event centers\, faith-based spaces and spas throughout the Midwest.

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Workshop cost: $45\, or save $5 if registered 7 days in advance
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In-studio &\; Premium Member Rate: $35
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\n LOCATION:Bloom Yoga Studio 4663 N Rockwell St\, Chicago IL 60625 UID:e.697.51955 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260405T214131Z URL:http://lincolnsquareravenswood.smartcms.site/events/details/sound-magic-gong-immersion-with-crystal-bowls-with-sound-magic-04-26-2025-51955 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR