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Bringing together breath, sound, and stillness, in class I use sound practice as a effective tool to guide students step by step into meditation. Participants learn breathing techniques, active listening, and how to play a variety of instruments to cultivate mindful attention. At the same time students also practice working with the voice and body as their primary, natural instrument.
Who is this practice for?
Beginners in structured classes, learning to meditate step by step.
Active minds, using breath and sound for present focus.
Anyone experiencing work stress or daily tension, finding a practical space for calm and balance.
Contemplative practitioners, integrating deep listening into stillness.
Sound explorers, learning to chant and play with intention.
By simply sitting or resting on a yoga mat, in class we listen, play and explore different instruments as a gentle practice of meditation. Students also practice working with the voice and body as a natural instrument.
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SOUND MEDITATION
A calm moment of presence supported by sound
Sound Meditation is a simple practice using sound, breath, and mindfulness tools to cultivate awareness, manage daily stress, and still the mind.
Through gentle breathing techniques and listening the sound of intruments such as singing bowls, tingshas, chimes, flutes or the monochord, this class offers a calm space to release physical tension, regulate stress, and rest in the present moment.
What you will experience
Breathing techniques: Simple breath practices to settle the body and calm the nervous system.
Mindfulness tools: Practical approaches to bring awareness to daily stress and quiet overthinking.
Playing and Listening: Using instruments to deepen the practice.
Body grounding: Releasing physical tension through breath and sound vibration.
Awareness of silence: Discovering the quietness in sound.
Restorative presence: A simple space to slow down, reset, and return to yourself.
Time: approx. 1.5 hours
Weekly classes (2-month series)
Starting: January 2027
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CO-CREATING A SOUND JOURNEY - WORKSHOP
Learn, design, and share a collective sound experience.
In this practical workshop, you will learn how to design and structure a collective sound journey. Through instrument exploration, listening, and writing a simple script, participants will collaborate to craft a shared sound experience.
What we will cover
Structuring a Sound Journey: How to build dynamics, transitions, and silence in a sound journey.
Instrument Exploration: Working with a variety of vibrational instruments and cultivating group listening.
Co-Creation: Collaborating to integrate individual instruments into a shared soundscape.
The Live Session: Hosting and sharing the final sound journey with an invited guest (one per participant).
Practical Details
Refreshments: Coffee and tea will be provided. You are welcome to bring something to eat and share for lunch.
Who Is This For?: Open to anyone interested in sound, creative practice, and group co-creation. No prior experience needed.
Time: approx. 5 hours
10:00 – 12:00: Practice & Exploration
12:00 – 12:30: Shared Lunch Break
12:30 – 13:30: Journey Design & Practice
13:30 – 14:00: Setting the Space for the Journey
14:15 – 15:00: Live Guest Session (Guests are welcome to join for the final 45 minutes)
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CHANTING SESSIONS
Experience the simplicity of chanting
In this class, we work through, humming, chanting and creative vocal improvisations. Accompanied by the continuous sound of the monochord, the practice grounds the body, focuses the mind, and supports a step-by-step transition to a collective chanting practice.
What you will learn
Breath, body and voice control: Integrating these elements into a single practice with the voice as a natural instrument.
Overtone singing: Experience a natural body resonance using the voice.
Ear training: Cultivating active listening
Harmonic integration for Chants: Creating harmonies for structured chanting: Zen sutra chants, Gregorian chants, mantras, and hymns.
Mindful Improvisation: Exploring sound using voice, instruments, and sound tools during class.
Home Practice: Clear guidelines on using a singing bowl to support your personal daily practice.
Practical Details: Instruments are provided during class. Students are also welcome to bring their own instrument (such as a singing bowl).
Time: approx. 1.5 hours
Monthly Classes (5-month series)
Sundays at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |Starting: January 10th, 2027.
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SOUND JOURNEY
Discover the Power of Breath and Sound
This is both, an active and passive class where you can learn different breathing techniques in combination with the uses of sound healing instruments.
We focus our class on a mindful use of sounds to support ourselves in experiencing a moment of awareness, feeling more calm and conscious of our breath, improving our concentration and overall well-being.
This blend of breathwork and sound healing, has roots in ancient wisdom and has a profound impact on our state of mind and emotions.
Time: approx. 1 hour
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PRIVATE CONSULTATION
Consult with Mariela to discover which instrument resonates best with you.
Thinking about adding a healing instrument to your life? Let's find the perfect fit together! Selecting the right singing bowl or any healing instrument is a special journey, particularly when you're creating sets or building on what you already have. Each bowl has its own unique sound, and we'd love to help you discover the combination that resonates to you.
Time: approx. 30 min