RESTORATIVE SOUND LAB in the WILD:
HARVEST MOON EDITION
Friday September 25th 6-7:30PM
Bindi Community Yoga
This ceremony/ritual/community event takes us to the sandy beaches of Mukilteo.
Here we shall gather comfortably, with seats and blankets—maybe warm drinks, or cold for that matter—as we immerse ourselves in the magnificent beauty of both the sunset and the moonrise while simultaneously being bathed in the hypnotic tones and vibrations of Atlantis, the Magnificent Gong, a mighty 48 inch, 100 pound mass of bronze and steel. Forged in fire and extreme heat, cooled in seawater and scarred by the passage of time, the Atlantis gong whispers secrets of the deep in its otherworldly growls and grumbles that melt brains and bodies into puddles of pure consciousness.
The Full Moon marks the peak of a lunar cycle and is associated with power and strength, where hidden truths come to light and emotions reach their peak intensity. It’s also a time of strong intuition and intense feelings. But be not afraid, for Atlantis shall guide us through these waters navigating our way into a deeper understanding of self, the world and limitless consciousness swirling all around us. Indeed, one may find that the droning tones of the gong have the effect of quieting and stilling the mind, leading to theta wave production in the brain. These promote deep relaxation, reducing anxiety and worry while preparing the body and mind for rest and rejuvenation.
Which is what we will do next: sit around a fire and socialize, make s’mores and form new friendships, deepen existing bonds and most importantly, watch the Harvest Moon rise over the mountains signaling the time to harvest what we have sown, reap the rewords of our hard work and begin to settle in and prepare for darker, colder months ahead.
Remember, we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. This is part of that experience.
We invite you to turn off your mind, relax and float downstream. At the same time, please remember, enlightenment is optional.
The fine print:
Tickets: $30
Mukilteo Beach
5:45 PM — We gather
6 PM — Atlantis Speaks
7:00 PM — We light the fire and make the s’mores
7:30 PM — Close, though feel free to stay, explore
Meet Your Guides
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Shawnte
Originally from Kentucky but raised in Idaho, Shawnte brings the diversity of his background in theater, movement and voice to his yoga practice. This means focusing on long, slow and deep movement practices with flare, extension and ease for every body, every day without risk of injury or overextension.
In 2015, Shawnte traveled to Bali to complete his first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Meghan Currie and Nico Luce. From there, he taught privately to supplement his artistic endeavors. Then in 2023, he took a second 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with world-renowned Rasa Yogi Greta Hill and has since leaned into teaching yoga full-time.
In 2024, Shawnte completed Innertrek’s Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program and began including psychedelics in his offerings.
Shawnte’s 20+ years practicing yoga has taken him down many yogic paths including Ashtanga, Bhakti, Bikram, Forrest, Hatha, Iyengar, Power, Rasa, Restorative, Vinyasa and Yin. What has emerged is his own style of yoga that includes long, slow and deep stretches with new and inventive sequencing. Some have described it as similar to Qigong and Tai Chi, while those with acting backgrounds may find elements of the Suzuki Method as well as Alexander and Linklater techniques.
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Atlantis
Weighing in at approximately 100lbs., the Atlantis gong is a giant 48” piece of bronze, hand-forged in extreme heat and cured with seawater, its unique patina gives the illusion of an ancient relic, a fragment of some long forgotten civilization disappeared by time and space and buried by the Ice Age at the bottom of the sea. From there, Atlantis was plucked, saved from the wreckage of antiquity and brought before audiences anew. The deep, mysterious—cavernous—tones of this magnificent and majestic gong are ominous and otherworldly, some say “supernatural,” others say “superhuman.”
Either way, Atlantis—it should be known—does not speak the language of the mind, no. Atlantis speaks to the soul. Now, this sounds intense, and it is. But it’s also accessible and rare. With warmth and wisdom, Atlantis will transport attendees on magic carpets of sound into new, ethereal planes of contemplation, new depths of understanding and new dimensions of knowing and existing.
Even so, do not be scared, be prepared. These giant, trembling vibrations will likely be the most powerful and moving sounds one has ever heard. Ergo, for that reason alone, come with an open mind. And bring an airbag for your soul. You’re about to meet the gatekeeper to a long, forgotten world.