the FRAGRANCE of SOUND

Hear the relaxing and rejuvenating sound of the Gong, Tibetan and Crystal singing bowls, and Ambient nature sounds. Relax, meditate, step into sacred space and ceremony. Participate in an optional participatory sound circle where you can sing, tone or contribute to the sound or choose to have a drum circle. Participation events also can include Movement, Movement Meditation, Art Making, Theater, Poetry, mufti-sensory / experiential, exploratory, scent, light and color, instruction, teaching materials and various combinations of offerings. Great for Weddings, Corporate Events, Corporate Trainings, Workshops, Church Services and Ceremonies, Stress Relief and Deep Relaxation. Enhance performance though healthy rejuvenation and quieting brain states from Beta into Theta and Gama naturally. These instruments are proven to have a therapeutic effect on the body and nervous system. We also provide lectures on the therapeutic effects of sound. From 1 to 8 musicians available. Can book a single instrument, like a gong meditation only, etc. All sorts of price ranges available.

Hear the relaxing and rejuvenating sound of the Gong, Tibetan and Crystal singing bowls, and Ambient Nature sounds. Relax, meditate, step into sacred space and ceremony. Participate in an optional participatory sound circle where you can sing, tone or contribute to the sound, or choose to have a drum circle. Participation events can also include Movement, Movement Meditation, Art Making, Poetry, mufti-sensory, experiential, exploratory, scent, light, color, spontaneous Theater, sacred singing, and combinations of offerings. Great for Weddings, Corporate Events / Trainings, Workshops, Church Services, Ceremonies, Stress Relief and Deep Relaxation. Enhance performance though healthy rejuvenation and quieting brain states from Beta into Theta and Gama naturally. These instruments are proven to have a therapeutic effects on the body and nervous system. We also provide lectures / education / DVD instruction and written materials on the therapeutic effects of sound and meditation. From 1 to 8 musicians available. The Client can book a single instrument, like a gong meditation only, etc. Various price ranges and instrumentation / activity choices available.
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BIO - MARI: Mari has 20 years of music and sound healing experience as well as a background in meditation, alternative medicine, movement meditation, art teaching, and theater. She is a Celebrant / Ceremonialist and a licensed Wedding Officiant with a background in Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching and NVC. She also apprenticed 8 years with renowned energy healer and D.C., Dr. Daniel S. Reeves Phd, DD, Chiropractor / Naturopath; as well as Apache Medicine person M. Montijo, and Danza Aztec Chahtemoc. She further is an apprentice of Taoist Master Ching Fung Dao Shr and is accredited to share the Kunlun (R) System Practices.
Kaiumari has studied Total Body Modification. She has also studied with Sifu Jenny Lamb, Tibetan Master Geshe Gyeltsen, Taoist master and Kahuna, Shen Ballesteros; is a level 3 Matrix Energetics Graduate, and a practitioner of realized master B. Prior's "Form" practice.

She has CERTIFICATIONS in the following disciplines:
Sound Design (Emory U.);
Music Production (Berklee School of Music); / Musicianship (Berklee); / Songwriting (Berklee);
Creating Site-Specific Dance & Performance (Cal Arts)
fMRI Analysis - (John Hopkins)
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership (Case Western U.)
Accountable Talk (U. of Pittsburgh)
Creativity Innovation & Change (Pen State U.)

Alternative Medicine: Total Body Modification;
Kunlun System Apprentice / Taoist Internal Practices
Matrix Energetics 1,2,3 & Facilitation Team

Warren Barigian: Vocal Bio Matrix

Worked in Pilot Counseling Program & Training Program: Motivational Interviewing / Coaching -
USC Keck School of Medicine.

Ordained Minister

BA: Special Major
Technical Theater and Arts
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SPECIAL GUESTS ARE OFTEN INCLUDED:
Ron Wagner - master percussionist and Tabla Player (Chick Corea, Struns and Farah, Sound Tracks - Star Treck, Deep Space 9, Fantasy Island and more)
Blue Fluteman - Native Traditional Apache Song Catcher
Maham Ziabakhsh - Flutes
Sergio Agulia - Aztec Indigenous Instruments
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Some of the Venues We Have Played
Agape International Center of Truth, LA Convention Center, Fort Mason - San Francisco, US Federal Building, Lightning in a Bottle, the Heart Gathering, One Love Festival, Shumei America, Burbank Church of Religious Science, BCRS, CSWL church, CSLC church, LA Cathedral, The Onion, Unity Church of San Jose, Sunset Church of Santa Monica, MTV - UCLA Music Animation Festival, Subud International Spiritual Center, Westchester Play House, Temple of Isis, Red Dot Gallery, Diana Wong Gallery, Mama's Hot Tamales, Malibu Retreat Center, Topanga Days Festival, Ginger's Garden, Long Beach City College Amphitheater, Downey Symphony College Amphitheater, Cal State Northridge, Jackie Robinson Center, Oasis TV Benefit, Heal Within Center, Philosophical Research Society University, Frank Loyd Wright Ranch, Whole Being Weekend, Unity and Diversity World Counsel, KPFK Radio, Alberto Hernandez Arts, Fricket Towers, In the Mudra, Motherland Music, Private Parties, Store Openings and Events.

Can be done with lower lighting situations or in full lighting. May need a table for smaller instruments if there is no riser or stage. Some participants may opt to sit on the floor in front of anyone sitting in chairs and bring pillows.