Sound as Soma

The Open Space welcomes you to join us on a pilgrimage into sonic bliss with a powerful Sound Bath experience brought to you by a ten piece sound orchestra. The Soma Ensemble incorporates Singing Bowls, Gongs, Percussion, a range of wind and string instruments, together with several vocalists into a multi-layered musical experience. The focus of the sound immersion is  facilitation of a meditation on the chakra system identified within the classical kundalini yoga tradition. This event is a regular fixture at The Open Space, curated by sound artist and musician, Mat Creedon.

You will experience a guided meditation through the seven major chakras via sound and voice, leading to a deep state of relaxation. Specific sound frequencies, tonal systems and the particular resonances of different instruments are combined and curated to inspire a meditative state. Through engagement with a  guided processes you will be led into an experience of the individual chakras and their place in the manifestation of creativity and vitality.

The Soma Ensemble comprises:
Mat Creedon: Musical Director, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gongs, Hand Pan & Tuning Forks, Acoustic guitar
Portia Tang: Vocals
Michael Green: bass and soprano clarinets
Madi Frances: Piano
Denise Jenkins: Mrindangam drum
Winton Terry: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Didgeridoo and the Bougarabou
Katie Nova: Violin
Janaki: Vocals, autoharp
Simon Hodgson: Percussion
Rick Corti: Native American Flute & Djembe
David Loochie: Cajon, keyboards
Kuljit: Tabla
Emily Rosner: Harp

-= Evening Flow =-
5.30pm - Studio space opens for settling in and intro
6.00pm - 7.30pm - Sound bath

-= Bring with you =-
A cushion and blanket.

-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $35 + booking fee ($45 at the door).
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.

-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.

Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.