We’re changing things up this year and are traveling around the DMV area connecting handpans with commUNITY!
Join Bess Hutt & Sarah Paz Hyde for the JULY Handpan Hangout, at Ruscombe Community Wellness in Baltimore, MD! Weather permitting we’ll be outside… if Mother Nature tells us otherwise, we’ll be in Community Hall!~~~~~~~>>>> 
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Sunday, July 13th
5:30-8:00 PM
Ruscombe Community Wellness4801-4803 Yellowwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
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<<<<~~~~~~~WHAT’S A HANDPAN HANGOUT?!
It’s an event for handpan enthusiasts, players, musicians and anyone curious about making music! Whether you’re a brand new handpan player, an intermediate+ musician, or simply curious about the instrument, you’re invited to a splendid & relaxing afternoon full of handpans, music & sweet vibes.
It’s an event for handpan enthusiasts, players, musicians and anyone curious about making music! Whether you’re a brand new handpan player, an intermediate+ musician, or simply curious about the instrument, you’re invited to a splendid & relaxing afternoon full of handpans, music & sweet vibes.
Don’t have a handpan? No worries! Some instruments are provided, including frame drums, shakers, djembes, acoustic instruments & a few extra handpans floating around! (BYO instruments encouraged!!!)
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<<<<~~~~~~~WHAT’S A SOUND MEDITATION?!
During our sound meditation, you’ll be immersed in the relaxing sounds of metal & crystal singing bowls, Native American style flute, handpan, chimes & rattles, symphonic gong, vocal explorations, and more! This one hour immersive sound meditation creates an opportunity for participants to reach the theta brain wave state, where the body is known to rest and digest & restorative processes can occur. Sound healing is an ancient practice that is known to have many powerful effects on both the mind and body. This meditative technique can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression & PTSD, and offers a chance for deep relaxation & grounding after the hustle of daily routine.
During our sound meditation, you’ll be immersed in the relaxing sounds of metal & crystal singing bowls, Native American style flute, handpan, chimes & rattles, symphonic gong, vocal explorations, and more! This one hour immersive sound meditation creates an opportunity for participants to reach the theta brain wave state, where the body is known to rest and digest & restorative processes can occur. Sound healing is an ancient practice that is known to have many powerful effects on both the mind and body. This meditative technique can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression & PTSD, and offers a chance for deep relaxation & grounding after the hustle of daily routine.
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<<<<~~~~~~~EVENING FLOW:
5:30–6:45P • HANDPAN HANGOUT* INTRO & SKILL SHARE – Excited about something you learned about the handpan? Stoked to show/teach others?! Now’s the time! We open the afternoon with a learning pod and if we want to get into jamming, right away, that’s ok too!
* SPIRIT JAM TIME – Unleash you inner muse in music mode… meaning bring your handpan and/or other instruments and we’ll spend about an hour jamming!
* “CLOPEN MIC” CIRCLE – Closing the “hangout” part of our time together, inspired participants may opt to share a piece or pattern they’re working on, in a song in the round style circle share. If nobody is moved to share… we’ll keep jamming!
7:00–8:00P • SOUND MEDITATION:* GET COMFORTABLE – Time for guests to get settled into comfortable positions, so make sure to bring all your necessary items to be comfortable laying on the floor – yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering if needed.
* RELAX & RESTORE – Enjoy an hour of blissful immersion in sacred sounds, allowing the mind to drift as needed, as the body reverberates with restorative frequencies. Our goal with this offering is for you to leave the event feeling refreshed & renewed
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<<<<~~~~~~~WHAT TO BRING:
* HANDPAN HANGOUT:
* BYO Instruments: handpan & other acoustic instruments (ukulele, drums, guitars, violin, mandolin, rattles, shakers, etc.), stands, outdoor blankets
* Hydration, snacks, additional comforts as needed
* Some handpans provided
* BYO Instruments: handpan & other acoustic instruments (ukulele, drums, guitars, violin, mandolin, rattles, shakers, etc.), stands, outdoor blankets
* Hydration, snacks, additional comforts as needed
* Some handpans provided
* SOUND MEDITATION:
* Comforts: yoga mats, pillows, blankets, eye coverings, bolsters!
* Positive intentions & a light heart
* Water for hydration,
* Notebook/pen for journaling afterwards
* Comforts: yoga mats, pillows, blankets, eye coverings, bolsters!
* Positive intentions & a light heart
* Water for hydration,
* Notebook/pen for journaling afterwards
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ENERGY EXCHANGE OPTIONS:Sliding scale options make our events accessible more people. Please, pay what you can. Thank you!
$35 – feeling INTERESTED
$45 – feeling ALIGNED
$55 – feeling ABUNDANT
$65 – feeling GENEROUS
$45 – feeling ALIGNED
$55 – feeling ABUNDANT
$65 – feeling GENEROUS
PAYMENT » Checkout via the event ticket link, or send payment via Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal. Please remember to pay “as a friend” and * note the event in the comments * – “7/13 handpan hangout.”* Venmo @SarahPazHyde
* PayPal @SarahPazHyde
* CashApp @sphyde
* PayPal @SarahPazHyde
* CashApp @sphyde
Pre-Registration & Payment required to attend. “Day Of” cash payments possible, if space is available. LIMIT 20.REFUNDS » Tickets are transferable but not refundable. Please let us know at least 48-hours in advance if you are unable to attend. You may gift your ticket to a specific person (include their name/contact info), or gift your ticket to the commUNITY supported scholarship. Thank you!
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<<<<~~~~~~~HOSTS/CONTACT INFO:
BESS HUTT » Bess is an energy worker & certified Reiki Master in several traditions. She enjoys playing Native American style flute & handpan, and infuses the vibrations of sound & voice with Reiki, for a unique approach to intuitive healing music. She has a deep connection to Mother Earth & part of her practice is connecting with these energies to help heal the Earth. She hosts holistic wellness events, with a strong focus on creating & holding safe space for healing & connection.
gaiasdaughterbess@gmail.com
www.gaiasdaughter.net SARAH PAZ HYDE » Sarah’s somatic journey with music began with the violin at age four. She now explores musical and vocal resonance as tools for self-healing, calmUNITY connection, planetary & inner alchemical restoration. A graduate of the Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy, Sarah shares the gift of handpan through Super Bloom community events, hands-on education, and immersive sound journeys. reclaimlife143@gmail.com www.sarahpazhyde.com