Experience the powerful combination of guided Metta (loving-kindness) Meditation and live acoustic sound healing in this journey of compassion and deep relaxation. Throughout this immersive session, you'll be gently guided through the practice of Metta Meditation—cultivating kindness toward yourself, loved ones, and all beings—while being supported by the therapeutic vibrations of a collection of specialty sound healing instruments. As you're led through each stage of the practice, the resonant tones will help quiet your mind, soften your heart, and anchor you in the present moment. This unique pairing allows the sound frequencies to work in harmony with the meditation, creating a multi-sensory experience that supports emotional release, stress relief, and a genuine sense of connection and well-being. The benefits of Metta Meditation are well documented: - Reduced negative emotions: It can help reduce anger, irritation, and hatred. - Increased positive emotions: It promotes feelings of connection, patience, and forgiveness. - Enhanced emotional regulation: It can help you respond to difficult situations with more peace and compassion. - Improved relationships: By cultivating love and kindness, it can improve your relationships with yourself and others. All levels welcome—no meditation experience necessary. Simply bring an open heart and allow yourself to be held by sound and intention. What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket, and any props for comfort (pillow, bolster, eye mask).

Teacher Bio

Youzar (pronounced like Jo-zar) is an Artist, Natural and Psychedelic Medicine Practitioner, Ceremonial Leader, Sound Healing Facilitator, Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, and a student of Zen Buddhism. He has completed 600 hours of Yoga Alliance certified training as well as other spiritual and medicinal apprenticeship and training. Youzar completed an apprenticeship in facilitating Bufo Alvarius and Kambo ceremonies in Mayan Mexico and has since facilitated nearly 1000 ceremonies across 6 countries and 4 continents. Additionally, he was trained in Traditional Kundalini Yoga in the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji in Rishikesh, India and was trained in Sound Medicine by René Najera of The Medicine of Sound in Xpu-Ha, Mexico. Youzar is a member of the Sangha Council at the Detroit Zen Center. He holds a certificate in Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention in Psychedelic Ceremonies from the Academia de Medicina Alternativa & Naturopatía Indígena Led by spirit, Youzar spent 4 years outside of the country on a wandering retreat away from American life. During this time he lived with the Shamans of South America, Yogis of India, and many Healers, Alchemists, and Magicians in Mayan Mexico. While having a deeply transformational experience in Egypt, he realized it was time to bring these healing modalities home. Youzar now leads healing events around the US and abroad. To date, he has facilitated healing experiences in Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Egypt, India and the US. Prior to Youzar’s wandering retreat he spent 8 years in software engineering helping early stage tech start-ups build their mobile applications and scale their businesses. Before his career in tech he worked for Shell Oil Co. as a Procurement Lead & Negotiator where he was identified as a potential future Senior Executive for the company and trained for top leadership. Youzar graduated Cum Laude from Michigan State University.