{"id":15521,"date":"2026-04-13T17:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=15521"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:41:18","slug":"june-sound-bath-a-deep-rest-healing-experience","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/june-sound-bath-a-deep-rest-healing-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"June Sound Bath: A Deep Rest &amp; Healing Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What if deep rest wasn\u2019t something you had to earn\u2014but something you could simply receive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offering is an invitation to step out of the noise of daily life and into a space of stillness, sound, and ease. Through a gentle and immersive sound bath, you\u2019ll be guided into a state of deep rest where the body can soften, the mind can settle, and something within can begin to restore itself naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0for a\u00a0<strong>1.5-hour Sound Bath Healing Experience<\/strong>\u00a0led by certified Reiki Master and Sound Healer\u00a0<strong>Kris Emory<\/strong>. The session will take place in our meditation hall,\u00a0<strong>overlooking the inspirational Sh\u00f4y\u00f4an Teien Japanese Garden<\/strong>, adding to the tranquility and contemplative beauty of the evening. This offering also supports the ongoing life of our sangha. Your participation helps sustain BFF\u2019s programs and the shared space we gather in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other vibrational instruments, this immersive sound bath gently shifts your brainwaves into a restorative, meditative state. Many participants experience deep relaxation, emotional release, calmer breathing, and a renewed sense of clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll begin with a short introduction to sound healing, followed by a brief guided meditation that flows into the full sound bath immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comfort:<\/strong><br>Please bring a pillow or blanket if you\u2019d like extra support while lying down.<br>Yoga mats and chairs will be available for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested donation<\/strong>: $30 at the door<br>(accepted: cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Donorbox)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies<br>343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offering also supports the ongoing life of our sangha. Your participation helps sustain BFF\u2019s programs and the shared space we gather in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself the gift of rest and renewal. All are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15039\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333612250020919;width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sounbd-Bath-3-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>About Kris Emory<\/strong><br>Kris Emory is a certified Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, and Sound Healer with nearly 30 years of experience supporting the healing journeys of humans, animals, and other beings. 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