Sound Bath Sunday - September

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankets., cozy layers, an eye masks/bandana/scarf to cover their eyes.and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Your Facilitators:

Ishkara Heqwabti is a Vocal Sound Mystic, 4th generation musician, Certified Sound Healer, and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor. She earned her BM in Sound Synthesis and Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music. Rooted in her own deep spiritual practice and reverence for the healing power of sound, she founded The Inner Ish to help you realign with your true Self and restore connection to Ancestral wisdom. Through immersive, multi-sensory sound journeys, Ishkara takes you through identifying and releasing stored trauma and limiting beliefs—guiding you back to balance and activating your inner light which opens the way for self-actualization. Her work is anchored in the reclamation of her Kemetic/Ancient Egyptian spiritual roots, which now serve as the foundation for her transformative offerings. “My path is to help others achieve happiness and elevation through sacred sound.” You can find Ishkara on IG and Youtube @ishkaraheqwabti or www.theinnerish.com

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received her MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Directions to Governors Island

By Subway

1 Train to South Ferry Station

R/W Train to Whitehall St. Station

4 and 5 Train to Bowling Green Street

Head towards the Staten Island Ferry to the left you'll see the sign for...

Governors Island Ferry

The Ferry is FREE:

• Before 10:30am
• Older Adults 65 and over
• Children 12 and under
• Residents of NYCHA housing
• IDNYC holders
• Military servicemembers (former and active)

Directions to Colonel's Row in House 405

~ Take a right at the top of the hill.

~ Left turn after after passing QCNY Spa.

~ Walk down Colonel's Row until you see House 405A.

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