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 an interactive drum circle. Participation events can also include Motivational Speaking Presentations, group or individual Movement activities and Movement Meditations, Mindfulness Meditation, Instruction in the field of therapeutic Sound, Art & Therapeutic Art Making, Poetry, multi-sensory, experiential, exploratory, scent, light, color events and Festivals / Festival offerings, spontaneous Theater, sacred singing, Ceremonial and Celebration protocols, Rights of Passage Ceremonies, Self Help modalities and various combinations tailored just for you or your group's needs. Great for Weddings, Corporate Events / Trainings, Festivals, Workshops, Church Services, Ceremonies, Rites of Passage, Stress Relief and Deep Relaxation. Enhance your performance though healthy rejuvenation and quieting brain states from Beta into Theta and Gama naturally. Our activities and instruments are proven to have therapeutic effects on the body and nervous system as well as promote esteem and wellness though "self help" and effective empowerment modalities. We also provide lectures / education / DVD instruction and written materials on the therapeutic effects of sound, meditation, as well as Recorded therapeutic sound meditations, relaxing nature recordings / Forest Bathing Workshops, and self help instructional and educational recordings. From 1 to 8 musicians available as well as other partner ceremonial leaders and facilitators. When booking an activity for an event, the Client can even book a single instrument, like a gong meditation. Various price ranges and instrumentation / programs and activity choices available.
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BIO - MARI: Mari has 29 years of music and sound healing experience, a certification in Sound Healing and has completed a 14 year apprenticeship in the art of Therapeutic Sound. She further has 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 9 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, EFT Tapping, Acupressure, Matrix Energetics and other healing modalities and is certified in most. 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. Mari is also a member of Scottish Baird Clan Ewing under John Thor Ewing, expert and author in Norse and Celtic Mythology from the U.K.

She has CERTIFICATIONS in the following disciplines:
Certified in Sound Healing with a 14 year apprenticeship with K. Bach
Sound Design (Emory U.);
Music For Wellness (Berklee School of Music)
Music Production (Berklee School of Music); / Musicianship (Berklee); / Songwriting (Berklee);
Arts Therapy Certification (Florida State U.)
Creating Site-Specific Dance & Performance (Cal Arts)
Medicine and the Arts (U. of South Africa)
fMRI Analysis - (John Hopkins)
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership (Case Western U.)
Accountable Talk (U. of Pittsburgh)
Creativity Innovation & Change (Pen State U.)
Ancient Irish and Celtic Mythology (Udemy)
The Viking Sagas
Scottish Highland Clans
Foundations of the Gaelic
Ancient Architecture and Archeoastronomy

Alternative Medicine: Total Body Modification;
Mindfulness Mediation Certification (Leiden U.)
Buddhism and modern Psychology (Princeton U. non certified course)
Preventing Chronic Pain (U. of Pennsylvania)
Resilliance though Stress Relief and Mindfulness (U. of Washington)
Science of Happiness (UC Berkeley)
Kunlun System Apprentice / Taoist Internal Practices
Matrix Energetics 1,2,3 & Facilitation Team
Total Body Modification 1 & 2

Warren Barigian: Vocal Bio Matrix

Worked in Pilot Counseling Program & Training Program: Motivational Interviewing / Coaching -
USC Keck School of Medicine.
Armory Center for the Arts, Adjunct Professor Antelope Valley College, Instructor Cinema Academy

Ordained Minister

BA: Special Major - Arts / Performance
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 Trek, Deep Space 9, Fantasy Island and more)

Blue Fluteman - Native Traditional Apache Song Catcher
Maham Ziabakhsh - Flutes

Luis Perez - Aztec Indigenous Instruments - from Cirque du Soleil, Jon Anderson (YES), Kitaro and more.
Indigenous Medicine Man from Mexico.
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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, Hilton LAX Grand Ballroom, 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, 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.