Intro to Meditation + Sound Bath: Quieting the Monkey Mind

"I can't meditate—my mind just won't stop."

If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you're not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions about meditation is that you're supposed to silence your thoughts. In reality, the goal isn't to stop thinking—it's to learn how to stop being pulled around by every thought that enters your mind.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll discover why meditation is one of the most powerful practices for supporting your mind, reducing stress, and regulating your nervous system. More importantly, you'll learn a simple yet transformative technique called "Checking Your Voicemail," a practical approach that helps you observe your thoughts without becoming consumed by them. As your mind begins to settle, you'll discover the quiet space beneath the mental chatter—where clarity, intuition, and your own inner guidance naturally emerge.

You'll have the opportunity to practice this technique while immersed in a restorative crystal singing bowl sound bath. The soothing vibrations create a supportive environment for calming the nervous system, making it easier to experience a deeper state of presence and meditation.

Whether you've never meditated before or you've tried countless times and felt like you were "doing it wrong," this workshop will give you a new understanding of meditation and a practical tool you can return to whenever life feels noisy. Leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and confident in your ability to cultivate a meditation practice that actually works for you.

Yoga mats, pillows, blankets, and eye masks are provided!

Parking available in lot behind building (Enter off 17th Ave, right before Sushi Bay 17)