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As we reflect on 2020, we are grateful for all of the energy and the many hours of work Documenters have put in to making our local governments more transparent, accessible and accountable. That being said, it’s been a tough, unprecedented year for all of us—and we deserve a break!
As we close out 2020, we are inviting you to a year-end “sound bath” meditation. It’s our gift to the community. Join us for twenty-five minutes of virtual relaxation from wherever you are in the world. We offer you this communal space to reflect, find a space for gratitude, and to breathe! This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids, the pets, or just yourself. All you need is a comfortable, quiet space.
At the end of the sound bath meditation, we’ll stay online for an optional “parking lot” session for any questions and conversations that arise. Meet Documenters from across the network and share your hopes for 2021 with us!
What is Sound Meditation?
Sankofa Mind + Body, launched in 2019, is a sound meditation and yoga-centric organization based in Detroit, Michigan. Sound Meditation is the practice of deepening meditation using various sounds and music to stimulate the mind and body.
Sound has been used in ancient cultures worldwide for thousands of years to ease anxiety, stress, depression and promote a sense of well-being. Many cultures, religions, and mystic traditions have celebrated music’s power to induce trance and meditative states and expand one’s consciousness.
Sankofa Mind + Body’s approach to sound meditation includes various tools to create a blissful sonic positive, and self-healing space. A typical session includes using a combination of crystal and metal singing bowls, percussion instruments, chimes, and more to deepen the meditative sound bath experience.
Who will lead the Sound Meditation?
Tafari Stevenson-Howard is a Detroit, Michigan-based sound meditation facilitator who was introduced to the world of sound healing by indigenous practitioners while visiting the Brazilian rainforest. It is here that Tafari was ignited with passion through this ancient healing medium.
Over the years, Tafari practiced various forms of meditation and yoga practices. When he was introduced to the use of sound vibration as a vehicle for well-being and balance, Tafari began sharing the practice of sound meditation with his community to assist people in becoming more present and fostering relaxation in the mind and body by implementing sound centering tools.