I am so grateful to have Maari and Inner Alchemy in the West Seattle community as she offers so many powerfully connecting events.

One of these experiences was a sound bath that I recently attended with my boyfriend, Josh. We both knew it would be a beautiful event and even more amazing to be among a group of like-minded people. I personally looked forward to immersing myself in the sounds and expected that my body would feel more restored and balanced but I also welcomed the possibility of an unexpected emotion or additional healing energy.

We were a group of about 22 and Josh was lying on the mat on my lefthand side. After submerging ourselves into the low and slow tones of the Himalayan bowls, Maari then transitioned into the deep body vibrating sounds of the gong. During those beginning moments, I truly had a profound experience that felt as if my left hand was being gently held and squeezed. I slowly drifted my right hand to my left hand to comprehend as to what or who was holding my hand, and to my surprise, nothing was physically there. After this lovely hour long session, Josh and I shared our most notable moments throughout the bath.

To both of our astonishment, as the gong bath portion began, he felt strongly compelled to reach over and hold my hand while we bathed in its vibration. Although he actively focused on it for a few minutes, he never reached out as he did not want to disrupt our energetic trance like state. But obviously we were very energetically connected and we transcended onto another level! I love that life reveals such unexpected and poignant moments when we least expect it but will forever cherish it. I know there are more moments ahead with Maari and my Inner Alchemy community. I believe that If you allow yourself the opportunity to be still, extraordinary things have the possibility of crossing your path. I look forward to many more serene moments of being still. To be bathed in beautiful sounds and tones is certainly a way to go!

~ C.S.