INSSWA | Fall Conference Sound Bath for School Social Workers

This one-hour sound bath closes the INSSWA Fall Conference, themed around resiliency and recovery in supporting students and social workers through adversity. After a full day of keynotes, breakouts, and learning, attendees come together for a final hour of rest before heading home.

An immersive sound experience uses resonant instruments to shift the body out of a stress state and into rest and recovery mode, often in as little as 20 minutes. Research connects the practice with lower cortisol, replenished dopamine, and improved sleep quality, all of which matter for professionals who spend their days holding space for others. Nothing is required to receive the benefit beyond showing up. No experience is necessary, no physical activity is involved, and falling asleep is entirely welcome.

School social workers carry the weight of their students’ hardest moments, often with little room to process their own. Closing a conference on resiliency with a practice that regulates the nervous system gives attendees an experience of recovery they can feel in their bodies, along with a tool they can return to and share with the students and colleagues they support.

Sessions like this support school districts, professional associations, healthcare organizations, and corporate teams at conferences, staff retreats, and any gathering where participants need space to reset and integrate.

If you would like to bring this experience to your conference or team,
check my availability and tell me more about your group to receive a quote and schedule a call.

ISTA | Good Teaching Conference On-Site Educator Wellness

These sound sessions are offered for educators attending the Good Teaching Conference, the Indiana State Teachers Association’s annual gathering by educators, for educators. Between breakouts, keynotes, and conversations with colleagues from across the state, attendees can step away and give their nervous systems the same attention they give their students.

An immersive sound experience uses resonant instruments to shift the body out of a stress state and into rest and recovery mode, often in as little as 20 minutes. Research connects the practice with lower cortisol, replenished dopamine, and improved sleep quality, all of which matter for people who spend their days managing classrooms, emotions, and constant demands on their attention. Nothing is required to receive the benefit beyond showing up. No experience is necessary, no physical activity is involved, and falling asleep is entirely welcome.

Teachers give a great deal of themselves before the first bell rings, and the work rarely leaves room to recover. Offering regulation in the middle of a professional development event gives educators a real reset and signals that the people who organize their profession understand what is being asked of them.

Sessions like this support school districts, teacher associations, and education conferences during back-to-school, mid-year burnout, professional development days, and any period where educators need support in real time.

If you would like to bring this experience to your school or association, whether as a one-time session or on a recurring basis,
check my availability and tell me more about your group to receive a quote and schedule a call.

The holidays can bring meaningful moments, familiar traditions, and time with the people we love. They can also bring full calendars, extra responsibilities, and pressure to make everything special for everyone else.

Living Mindfully Through the Holidays is an invitation to slow down before the season gets busy.

Join us for a peaceful day of learning, connection, and relaxation to help you prepare mentally and physically for the weeks ahead.

This four-hour retreat includes:

• Presentations from Dr. Archana Shrestha, physician and author of The Thrival Code, and Staci Vanzant, LCSW, NBC-HWC, founder of Living Mindfully, LLC. Together, we’ll explore ways to recognize stress, respond to your needs, and support your well-being while navigating the demands of the holiday season.

• A one-hour lunch: enjoy a meal, mingle, make connections, and browse participating vendors. Find a thoughtful holiday gift, enjoy a conversation, or take a quiet moment for yourself.

• We’ll end the day with somatic yoga and a sound bath, offering space for gentle movement, rest, and relaxation.

Whether you’re balancing professional demands, caring for family, or simply hoping to approach the holidays with more calm, this day offers space to consider what you need, too.

Come on your own or bring a friend. No prior experience with mindfulness, yoga, or sound baths is necessary. Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Archana’s book, The Thrival Code, to continue learning and reflection at home.

Investment:
VIP Ticket: $100
Regular Ticket: $55

Indiana Connections Academy l Day of Giving Thanks Sound Bath

This restorative experience invites educators to pause during their Day of Giving Thanks and reconnect with the people, moments, and experiences that bring meaning to their lives. Through guided reflection, participants are encouraged to slow down, shift their attention away from the demands of the day, and make space to recognize what they appreciate.

Practicing gratitude offers an opportunity to step out of the constant cycle of doing and take a moment to simply notice. By bringing intentional attention to what is meaningful, we can create space for perspective, connection, and a renewed appreciation for the everyday moments that often go unrecognized. No special experience or preparation is necessary; participants are invited to arrive as they are and engage in a way that feels comfortable to them.

Educators give so much of their time, energy, and care to their students. The work is meaningful, but it can also make it difficult to pause and recognize their own efforts and the difference they make. This session offers an opportunity to turn that attention inward, reflect on what they are thankful for, and acknowledge the people and experiences that support them in their work and lives.

Experiences like this can be valuable for educators, school teams, and professional learning communities looking to create space for reflection, connection, and well-being. Sometimes, a few intentional moments of gratitude can offer a meaningful pause in an otherwise busy day.

If you would like to bring this experience to your school, whether as a one-time session or on a recurring basis,
check my availability and tell me more about your group to receive a quote and schedule a call.

The week ends here.

Sunday night is a threshold: The week behind you, the week ahead, and a brief window in between where you get to choose how you want to cross it. This intentional pause is designed to help you inhabit that space fully. 

During this hour, the layered tones and frequencies do the heavy lifting, guiding your brain and body toward slower, more restful rhythms without any effort on your part. Come as you are, get comfortable, and let the combination of stillness and sound do the rest.

Choosing to pause at this threshold can shift the way you move through everything that follows.

Clocks fall back this morning, so this is a gentle way to help your body adjust to the extra hour.

All are welcome, you do not need to be a member of Barre Ripple to join us.

Class Flow:

This 60-minute session begins with gentle (and optional) breathwork and a ~10-minute guided meditation, usually including a relaxing body scan. From there, you'll melt into 30 minutes of sound designed to calm your mind and support rest and recovery. We’ll take our time reintegrating with gentle stretching and a moment of internal reflection. The entire experience takes place on the floor, seated or lying down, with your comfort as the priority.

Details at a Glance:

Capacity: 18 guests

Investment: $30

The Setting: Our Sunday night sanctuary at Barre Ripple is tucked above Bobby Cooper Salon in the heart of Broad Ripple. The studio features west-facing windows (sunlight by day, serene darkness by night), premium padded floors, and a peaceful vibe that wraps around you the moment you arrive. There is plenty of free designated parking - no need to worry about arriving more frazzled than you already are.

Props + Comfort: Plush mats are available to aid your comfort during class. There are 10 bolsters available on a first come, first serve basis. You are highly encouraged to bring your own props (particularly pillows and blankets) to help support your comfort during the sound bath. Your booking confirmation email will contain all of the information you need regarding what to wear and bring to have the best and most comfortable experience possible.

Learn even more about The Sunday Reset.

Before You Arrive:

Plan to arrive 5–15 minutes early to settle in and choose your ideal spot. Doors will lock at 7:00 PM sharp. Late arrivals will not be admitted or eligible for a refund.

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact me directly, I’m happy to help.

*Registration closes one hour before the start of class.

The week ends here.

Sunday night is a threshold: The week behind you, the week ahead, and a brief window in between where you get to choose how you want to cross it. This intentional pause is designed to help you inhabit that space fully. 

During this hour, the layered tones and frequencies do the heavy lifting, guiding your brain and body toward slower, more restful rhythms without any effort on your part. Come as you are, get comfortable, and let the combination of stillness and sound do the rest.

Choosing to pause at this threshold can shift the way you move through everything that follows.

All are welcome, you do not need to be a member of Barre Ripple to join us.

Class Flow:

This 60-minute session begins with gentle (and optional) breathwork and a guided meditation. From there, you'll melt into a sound bath designed to calm your mind and support rest and recovery. The entire experience takes place on the floor, seated or lying down, with your comfort as the priority.

Details at a Glance:

Capacity: 17 guests

Investment: $30

The Setting: Our Sunday night sanctuary at Barre Ripple is tucked above Bobby Cooper Salon in the heart of Broad Ripple. The studio features west-facing windows (sunlight by day, serene darkness by night), premium padded floors, and a peaceful vibe that wraps around you the moment you arrive. There is plenty of free designated parking - no need to worry about arriving more frazzled than you already are.

Props + Comfort: Plush mats are available to aid your comfort during class. There are 10 bolsters available on a first come, first serve basis. You are highly encouraged to bring your own props (particularly pillows and blankets) to help support your comfort during the sound bath. Your booking confirmation email will contain all of the information you need regarding what to wear and bring to have the best and most comfortable experience possible.

Learn even more about The Sunday Reset.

Before You Arrive:

Plan to arrive 5–15 minutes early to settle in and choose your ideal spot. Doors will lock at 8:00 PM sharp. Late arrivals will not be admitted or eligible for a refund.

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact me directly, I’m happy to help.

*Registration closes one hour before the start of class.

Delta Faucet Company | Quarterly Employee Wellness

This session is part of an ongoing series at Delta Faucet Company, now in its third year. Every quarter, employees are invited to step away from their desks for an hour of immersive sound as part of the company's sustained commitment to workplace well-being.

Consistency is what makes this kind of programming work. A one-time wellness event can be meaningful, but a recurring session becomes something employees plan around and return to, and the benefits compound as people become familiar with the practice. Through guided mindfulness and restorative sound, participants are supported in settling the nervous system, releasing accumulated tension, and stepping out of task mode in the middle of a working day.

For teams balancing deadlines, product cycles, and constant decision-making, an hour of genuine rest is a practical intervention. Employees return to their work more focused and better resourced, and the organization signals that recovery is part of how the work gets done rather than something to be earned.

Recurring sessions like this support companies in building wellness programming that lasts beyond a single initiative, offered quarterly, monthly, or on whatever rhythm fits the team.

If you would like to bring this experience to your workplace, whether as a one-time session or on an ongoing basis,
check my availability and tell me more about your team to receive a quote and schedule a call.