Sonic Drift - Yoga Nidra/Sound Bath/Gong Bath in Corvallis, Oregon
About this Event
“Somewhere between waking and dreaming, the gong finds you.” (Mark Clem, Sonic Journey)
If you’ve practiced yoga nidra before, you’ll recognize the shape of this: a simple intention, a slow journey of attention through the body, and deep rest. What makes Sonic Drift different is the sound and where it takes you. The gong carries the whole practice, with tone and vibration you feel as much as hear. At the heart of the session we rest between earth and sky: held by the ground beneath us, open to the stars above, and meeting both in the heart.
If you’re new to all of this, welcome. Yoga nidra is a guided meditation done lying down. A voice gently invites your attention to different parts of your body, one at a time. That’s the “body scan.” You don’t have to do anything except notice what you feel. Add the gong, and it becomes a sound bath (literally bathing in sound and vibration) and a guided meditation in one. No prior meditation experience is needed.
As my voice brings your attention to your hands, your shoulders or your face, the gong is often already there, humming through you. Over the hour you get familiar with what your body feels like from the inside: a subtle tingle, a little warmth, a sense of energy moving through you. The busy mind has less and less to hold on to. You may float close to sleep, and that’s part of the drift. The invitation is to keep one small thread of awareness, like a single star in the night sky. If you do drift all the way off, I’ll gently bring you back.
Through this practice we can experience profound relaxation, quiet meditative states and dreamlike moments that arise on their own. We may also feel a deeper connection to quieter parts of ourselves: intuition, creativity, our inner guide. With regular practice we become familiar with the feeling of CALM and NOW, and that makes it easier to find our way back to this moment in everyday life.
Everyone experiences this differently. We all have different ears, different bodies and different brains, and we arrive each time as a slightly different version of ourselves. There’s no right way to feel and no way to get it wrong. If your mind wanders, that’s fine. If you need to shift, stretch or adjust, please do. Taking care of yourself is part of the practice.
My approach is based on compassion, curiosity and being in the present moment. Creating a safe, supportive space where you can simply be is central to what I do. There are no gurus here, only guides who are companions on the journey.
What happens at a Sonic Drift Session?
Arriving. We settle onto our mats, get comfortable and take a few moments to arrive in the space. I’ll invite you to choose a simple intention for the evening.
The drift. An hour of guided meditation with the gongs and the sound of my voice.
Return and integration. I guide a gentle return to the body and the room. Then we share a spot of grounding tea and a few minutes of community. Part of what I love about this work is the community that grows through the gongs. It’s an amazing group of people. Join us!
When is Sonic Drift?
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00–8:45pm.
Please arrive at 6:50pm so you have time to get comfortable and set up your meditation space. Doors close at 7:00pm, and we begin promptly.
Where?
Friends Meeting House (Quakers) 3311 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330 There’s plentiful street parking in the neighborhood.
Tickets
Tickets are only available in advance through Eventbrite, on a sliding scale of $20–40. Please choose the price that feels right for you.
What to bring
Wear comfy, loose-fitting clothes.
!! Important !! Bring a yoga or camping mat, a blanket and a pillow. The more comfortable your nest, the deeper you can drift. Extra padding, a second pillow under the knees, a bolster, warm socks or an extra layer can make a big difference over an hour of lying still. An eye mask is recommended but not required.
Recognize calm.
Find your quiet mind…
Sonic Drift Session is guided and performed by Mark Clem of Sonic Journey Sound Meditations.
More info and the full schedule: sonicjourney.org
Hear what a Sonic Journey sound meditation sounds like: https://sonicjourneysounds.bandcamp.com/
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 44.52
