Floating Sound Bath
Cacao Ceremony + Chanting
Energy Exchange: $55/person
About the event
A Sound Bath with Chanting and Cacao Ceremony is a sacred, heart-opening experience that blends ancient ritual with healing sound.
The gathering begins with a ceremonial cup of cacao, inspired by traditional practices of indigenous cultures of Central and South America. Cacao is known as a gentle plant medicine that supports emotional openness, grounding, and intention setting. As participants sip slowly, they are guided to connect with the heart and anchor a personal intention for the journey.
When guided by the chanting human voice, it adds warmth and sacred resonance, inviting collective harmony and spiritual connection. Participants may be guided to softly join in, creating a unified field of sound and shared intention.
Yogis will then suspend in floating hammocks. Once settled comfortably, the sound bath begins. Crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other harmonic instruments create waves of vibration that wash through the body. These frequencies help calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and bring the body into a state of deep rest.
The ceremony closes with silence and integration, allowing the body and heart to absorb the experience. Guests often leave feeling grounded, open, emotionally clear, and deeply nourished.
About the Facilitators
Ashley Every
As a dedicated yoga teacher, my philosophy centers around compassion, mindfulness, and inclusivity. With a background rooted in music and dance, I try to bring a unique rhythm and melody to my classes, creating a harmonious blend of sound and movement. My teachings encourage students to synchronize breath with posture, embracing the therapeutic benefits of yoga as both a physical and mindful practice. Through yoga, I aim to empower others to discover their inner strength and cultivate a deeper connection to themselves and the rhythms of life.
About Mary Lou Di Muro
Growing up, taking dancing lessons at a very early age, Mary Lou began her passion and love for dance. Classical ballet was her focus into adulthood. From there, she became a part of the fitness craze and was a trainer all over the country. She always dreamed of living at the beach and moved to the Peninsula 12 years ago. She found the Nest and from the first day walking into the studio, knew she had found a community and home to further her yoga journey. She reopened the studio mid pandemic bringing the community back to this special space. Now, the Yoga Nest Venice is thriving welcoming all to the joy of Yoga.
About Utkarsh Sanjawala
Yogiraj Utkarsh a dedicated leader in the global wellness, yoga and mindfulness space. He has been actively working on impactful programs through the World Yoga Federation and Meditation Alliance International, aiming to bring Yoga, meditation and wellness initiatives to communities worldwide, in impactful scenarios such as Stanford University, Special Education scenarios, Los Angeles Yoga Expo and beyond.