Grateful Dead Rock of Consciousness - Music * Movement * Gongbath
Description
Grateful Dead Rock of Consciousness
What happens when the transcendent music of the Grateful Dead meets awareness through breath, body, and immersive soundbath with gongs, singing bowls, flutes, drums and more?
The Grateful Dead Mystical Experience is a unique journey into the energy, symbolism, and consciousness-expanding qualities of one of the world’s most influential musical collectives. Through deep listening, guided reflection, and a restorative sound experience, we’ll explore how iconic songs and improvisational journeys such as Ripple, Dark Star, Eyes of the World, Terrapin Station, Uncle John’s Band, The Other One, and Morning Dew express themes of presence, interconnectedness, freedom, mystery, impermanence, transformation, and spiritual awakening.
This immersive event blends music appreciation with mindfulness and invites you to experience the Grateful Dead’s music as a catalyst for connection, exploration, surrender, inspiration, and expanded awareness. We’ll enter the music not simply as listeners, but as participants in a living journey—allowing rhythm, melody, improvisation, silence, and vibration to open space for reflection and discovery.
Perfect for Deadheads, music lovers, seekers, and anyone curious about the deeper dimensions of sound, improvisation, and consciousness.
Created by Kevin Kraft and Pete Kartsounes
All experience levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, light blanket, and eye cover for comfort.
FAQs
- Does live rock music work with meditation?
We know this may not seem logical to the thinking mind, but for over two years we have experimented with the Rock of Consciousness to create a container for you to experience music in a whole new manner. With the intentionality of the music and the lyrics that have been so important in our lives, you will experience the music and the memories like never before. You will have to experience to believe it.
- Do I need to know yoga?
No. We welcome all body types, experience levels and lovers of music. All the movement is very accessible as we open up your body and mind to these lyrics being received in a new way.
- What do I need to bring?
Please bring a comfortable yoga mat or pad, light blanket and an eye cover for maximum comfort.
- Who is Kevin Kraft?
Kevin Kraft – Founder of Soundshala & Bend to Balance | Trainer | Musician | Sound Healer | Author
Kevin Kraft is a multidisciplinary wellness practitioner, musician, and author dedicated to fostering holistic well-being through sound, vibration and mindfulness. He is the sounder and founder of Soundshala (www.soundshala.com), an integrative wellness platform offering a unique curriculum that blends Kriya Yoga, music, meditation, journaling, breathwork, and sound therapy to promote mental clarity, emotional resilience, and inner balance. Kevin is also the founder of Bend to Balance (www.bendtobalance.com), a human experience expo for positive mindset.
Through immersive soundscapes, experiences and personal development trainings, incorporating voice, gongs, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, flutes, drums, and other vibrational instruments, Kevin guides individuals and organizations into deep states of relaxation and renewal. His programs are offered across a wide range of audiences, including corporate teams, schools, elder communities, wellness retreats, festivals, and public workshops.
- Who is Pete Kartsounes?
Pete Kartsounes is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller known for his soulful performances and masterful acoustic guitar work. A longtime fixture in the Bend, Oregon music community, Pete blends rock, folk, and improvisational influences to create deeply engaging and heartfelt musical experiences. His intuitive musicianship and dynamic artistry bring depth, emotion, and a spirit of exploration to every performance. Learn more at Petekmusic.com
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