The YMCA in Rochester and Threshold Arts will offer free Foreverwell Singing Bowl Meditation & Relaxation Programming on select Wednesdays through September 7.
Singing bowl meditation uses the pure tones of quartz crystal bowls to guide the body into deeper states of calm as a person lays or sits quietly. Singing Bowls are a way to feel and maintain a relaxed state of mind, body and spirit.
“A singing bowl meditation can be a great starting point for those newer to mediation or support those who have a daily practice because the sustained notes serve as anchors for mind chatter,” said Natalie Jo Baker, a Foreverwell coordinator at the YMCA of Rochester. “We are excited to offer to all for free this type of meditation that has proven to help with brain function, memory, and dementia.”
WHO: YMCA in Rochester and Threshold Arts
WHAT: Free ForeverWell Singing Bowl Meditation & Relaxation Programming
WHERE: The Chateau Theatre at 15 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, which is located adjacent to Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester. Parking is recommended in the Center Street parking ramp (first hour free).
WHEN: Wednesdays, September 7 through October 26 at 12 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Program schedule:
11:45 am-12:05 pm Doors open*
12:00 pm-12:45 pm 45 minutes of sound
12:45-1:00 pm 15 minutes to share experiences or ask questions
*Doors will be open from 11:45 am-12:05 pm. At 12:05 the doors will be locked so all may enjoy an uninterrupted sound relaxation experience.
REGISTRATION INFO: Free & open to the public and participants are encouraged to register in advance using the link below.
BRING: A yoga mat or a blanket to lay on the floor. Chairs will be available for those who prefer to use a chair.
About the YMCA of the North The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Established 166 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10-day camps, and more than 90 childcare sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcanorth.org.
About Threshold Arts
Threshold Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering artists at all levels and contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive arts community in Rochester, Minnesota, and beyond. In early 2022, Threshold Arts was awarded a contract to serve as the managing operator of the Historic Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester. The Threshold team and its many community partners are preparing the space for reactivation and a grand reopening in November 2022. Contact: Naura Anderson, Founding Director at naura@thresholdartists.org | 507-218-7214 | thresholdartists.org
About the Facilitator
Natalie Jo Baker is the Foreverwell Coordinator at the YMCA of Rochester. Natalie has spent the past 15 years practicing meditation and subtle body relaxation through a variety of modalities. Natalie has found that Singing Bowls are a way to feel and maintain a relaxed state of mind, body, and spirit. Natalie looks forward to helping people learn more about Sound Bowl meditation and body relaxation.