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Rivendell Sound Journey Experience
Tuesday, December 16th | 6:00PM - 7:15PM
Rivendell Spiritual Retreat Center (254 Rivendell Ln, #3334 Sewanee, TN)
with Gabriella Gaona & Thomas Orr Anderson
What to expect? We will begin by settling in with a guided meditation, then melt into a Sound Journey with various instruments… including, but not limited to: glass and bronze singing bowls, ceremonial drum, flute, didjeridu, gongs, chimes, and more… all curated by two… sounding like four.
Our gatherings are curated to help facilitate...
✨centering, balancing
✨profound relaxation
✨expanding awareness
✨inspire creativity
✨relieving tensions, letting go
Join us as we move through time and space, immersed in sacred sound and community.
$55 self-investment ~ Financial aid is available for anyone who is currently struggling. Just contact us at theinnerwarriorlou@gmail.com. Sales are final - There are no refunds, however, tickets can be transferred to another person!
Optional Retreat Add-On: Stay the night at the beautiful Rivendell! There’s housing available for an extra fee. Enjoy scenic mountain-top views and hiking trails with access to waterfalls all around... Email gabriellakg11@gmail.com to inquire about booking.
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More about your hosts...
Thomas & Gabriella will be offering a 200hr Yoga & Sound Integration Training at The Inner Warrior. More info here.
FunknBliss offers a journey that harmonizes the physical with the spiritual, guided by two seasoned experts. Created by physicist and sound therapist Thomas Orr Anderson and yogi and artist Gabriella Gaona, FunknBliss combines the grounding and the transcendent through Yoga, Qigong, and transformative Sound Journeys, along with Yoga & Sound Integration trainings through their school, Living Way.
The name 'FunknBliss' captures the duo's philosophy: 'Funk' reflects a deep-rooted connection to the natural and tangible, while 'Bliss' signifies the transcendental aspects of illumination, freedom, and expansiveness. This blend underscores their dedication to fostering inspiration and growth through sound and movement.
Thomas contributes his advanced degrees in physics, expertise in Qigong, and acoustical research, offering profound insights into sound's role in wellness. Gabriella, with her leadership roles in The Inner Warrior and MYPATH Fest, brings her vast experience in Yoga, sound therapy, and fostering community wellness. Together, their expertise provides a solid foundation for FunknBliss, guiding a journey that is rich in knowledge and spiritual evolution.
Gabriella Gaona, R.Y.T.
Gabriella Gaona is an Artist, Yogi, Nature Lover & Co-Founder of The Inner Warrior, (innerwarriorlou.com) Louisville’s first donation-based Yoga Studio and MYPATH Fest, (mypathfest.com) Kentucky’s first Yoga Festival. She’s a Yoga Teacher, multi-instrumentalist, Sound Therapist, Event Producer, International Retreat organizer, and Co-Leader of Sound-Integration Trainings & Yoga Teacher Trainings. Gabriella loves sharing her own experience & modern interpretation of classical Raja-Hatha Yoga through her offerings. She is continually driven by her deep & ever growing passion for sharing wellness with the global community.
Thomas Orr Anderson, M.A.
Thomas Orr Anderson is a physicist, musician, acoustical researcher, author, teacher, athlete, Nature-Lover, and Qi Gong instructor. For the last two decades, he has devotedly explored the magic of sound in countless domains, from university laboratories and integrative health facilities to indigenous dance ceremonies and ancient Maltese temples. Since his completion of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics, he has been particularly devoted to teaching and exploring the physics of sound and vibration in the context of health and wellness. Thomas was the last private student of renowned holography expert, Dr. H. J. Caulfield, and for the last 11 years has been a student of, now 111 yr-old Yaqui-Mayan medicine man, Tata Kachora. Being one of the few devoted explorers of sound mysticism who is also a trained physicist, Thomas has become well-known around the world for nurturing clarity and honesty in the domains of sound therapy.
His extensive studies in physics, music, and natural healing naturally combine into a great devotion to sound therapy, in which field he has established himself internationally as a renowned expert teacher. Professional Inspirer, Lover of Nature, Teacher of Teachers.
Thomas has also been the moderator of the Gong Summit, all three years, is the cofounder of School of Gong (SchoolOfGong.com), and Dig Deeper Sonic Academy (DigDeeperSounds.com).
Find out more about Thomas’ courses at ThomasOrrAnderson.com.
Gabriella and Thomas co-teach Yoga-Sound Integration offerings, workshops, retreats & trainings. Contact FunknBliss@gmail.com to learn more.
