with alexis abbate + Mercedes ani
Winter is an opportunity to rest and nourish the physical and energetic body in ways that support restoration. Rest, receive and revive as we welcome the winter season with a 90-minute Sound Bath + Reiki Workshop.
In this workshop, Alexis will guide a 90-minute sound bath and each participant will have the opportunity to receive personal Reiki energy healing from Mercedes. Incorporating the energetic healing method of Reiki into a Sound Bath, participants will have an opportunity to release stress and tension in the body while restoring a sense of balance in the mind, spirit, and body.
Sound Bath is a meditative, sensory experience where various instruments are used to produce sound frequencies and vibrations that are said to assist in bringing the mind and body into a deep state of relaxation. In this workshop, Tibetan bowls, crystal singing bowls, a gong, and chimes will be used.
Reiki is a type of energy healing. Improving the flow of energy around the body can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.
Reiki is a form of alternative therapy. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800's and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to their recipient. The word reiki comes from the Japanese words "rei" (universal) and "ki" (life energy).
Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body. Energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.
Before doctors and therapists, our healing ancestors looked to the earth, with spiritual guidance, using nature's medicine, one’s intuition and with the best of intentions to heal. Holistic healing practices are as old as time. Reiki is categorized as a biofield treatment, approved by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for pain relieving.
About Your Teachers:
Alexis, RYT 500 is the co-founder and owner of terra sol sanctuary. Alexis moved to Wilmington in 2004 and started working in a corporate environment. It was during this time that she rediscovered yoga and was amazed by the amount of peace, balance, + flexibility it brought to her life. She strives to create a sacred and safe space for students to tune into their body, breath, + connect with community
Mercedes is an Advanced Reiki Master Teacher, an Experienced Yoga Teacher (ERYT 500) with 6,000 + teaching and training hours, YACEP (Continuing Education Provider for Yoga Alliance: certifying yoga teachers wanting to gain hours towards their advanced yoga certification), a licensed AcroYoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Certified Thai Massage Bodywork Practitioner, Certified Crystal and Chakra Healer, Wellness Retreats and Yoga Teacher Training Facilitator, PED Yoga Instructor and owner of Healing Arts with Mercedes LLC. She has 18 years’ experience as a teacher, 10 of those years offering Healing Arts Modalities.