# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: This is practitioner-level immersion for those seeking to explore energy sciences.About this EventTwo ancient modalities. One profound immersion to explore energy medicine.The body receives healing through every sense, yet we often underestimate the powerful ways nature combines scent and sound to provide deep energetic healing. What happens when the profound synergy of multisensory healing combines to elevate your healing arts practice? How does our nervous system take sensory input and help us through deeper transformations? Why have our ancestors and nearly every ancient culture used the art of sacred smoke, scent and sound to create a deeper connection to self and spirit?Sacred Senses is a half-day immersive practicum for healing arts practitioners ready to expand their toolkit with the ancient, elemental medicine of sacred smoke, resin, and introductory level sound techniques.This intimate introductory-level immersion is curated to support bodyworkers, doulas, healers, and aspiring practitioners to receive direct education and hands-on practice in two complementary modalities - sacred scent and sound in the energy body and learn how to weave them together in your existing healing practice.You’ll work with:ScentThe hidden language of sacred scents, resins and smoke. How they can instantly shift the mind, nervous system, energy field and sacred space.Cultivating aromatic wisdom: discover the history, lore, magic and therapeutic applications of Seven Sacred Scents: Agarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Opopanax, Benzoin and Copal.Sacred scents and smoke as ancient technologies of ritual – shaping atmosphere, anchoring intention, marking thresholds and transitions, creating safety, presence, reverence and connection.Using sacred scent to support somatic healing in self care and client care.Building an aromatic practice for personal restoration and practitioner care.SoundSound healing codes and the energy bodyEnergy sciences of sound and the nervous systemEnergy fields and Bodywork with tuning forksIntro level activation with Tibetan bowls: techniques, placements, and philosophyIntuitive practice developmentThis is practitioner-level work for those seeking to explore energy sciences. Come ready to learn, practice, and be gloriously immersed!DETAILSDate: August 29, 2026 | 12:00pm - 6pmEnergy Exchange:Early Bird: $400 (Until August 5)Regular: $450Feel free to VENMO @joandakeeni with your name and email to avoid eventbrite fees.Add ons: Sacred Scents Set (Practitioner Ritual Collection) includes ceremonial body scrubs (Copal + Frankincense), artisanal incense blends, Myrrh & Mint tooth powder, aromatic holy mist, 23.5K gold leaf anointing oil and more! ($155 value for $125)Location: Private Residence in Fountain Valley, CA (address provided upon registration)Light Nourishing Dinner, Grazing Boards and Botanical Beverages includedSpace limited to 12 practitioners_______________________________________________________________Introducing the facilitators:Shanila Sattar is a 4th generation sound healer, research scientist, best-selling author (Breathe), music producer, host of a globally ranked podcast (The Playground) and founder of The Healing Arts Academy, AlwaysPlay Studios, and Flow Breathwork Facilitator Training. She bridges evidence-based practices with elemental, mystical, and ancestral healing traditions having trained over 3000 healing arts practitioners over a decade to bring somatic wisdom & holistic healing arts to the modern population. She thrives in helping others activate their mystic codes, grow into the fullest versions of themselves, and to remind us that the world is our playground. www.alwaysplay.orgJoan Ngo is the founder of Dakeeni, a private holistic healing sanctuary, bathhouse and apothecary in Orange County, California where she has nurtured thousands of women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, grief, trauma and life’s most profound transitions . Her practice has attracted a dedicated clientele with waitlists extending up to 12 months, reflecting the rare depth, subtlety and highly personalized nature of her work. Joan is a multidisciplinary Ayurvedic Practitioner, Bodyworker, Postpartum Doula, Medicine Maker, Educator and Global Retreat Leader. Specializing in women’s psychosomatic and reproductive health, her unique integrative approach weaves together ancient healing from India, Southeast Asia and Latin America, honoring lineage, cultural wisdom and the lived experiences of the women she serves. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a3195e30-a33c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1023-h740-dce8c8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a34fd780-a33c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1139-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 AMArrival and Greetings?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMPractitioner's Sound + Scent ExperienceBreak?: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PMPractitioner's Learning Block 1 + Practicum: Sacred Scent + Smoke with Joan?: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PMPractitioner's Learning Block 2 + Practicum: Sacred Sound with ShanilaBreak?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMHands-on Practitioner's Practice?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMDinner and Social Hour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fountain-valley/sacred-senses-an-intro-to-the-alchemy-of-scent-sound-for-practitioners/100001994093572555 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, science-fair, workshops, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Fountain Valley - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 428.67, max: 615.41, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fountain Valley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Fountain Valley - **lat**: 33.7321612 - **long**: -117.9398361 - **full address**: Fountain Valley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/502612a4840afef11c4262a778dfd75f051ec825d043c32c867c4bbac37fa49c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc1905d-gmir.jpg?v=1784280792 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners being held? - **A:** Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fountain Valley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners? - **A:** Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners is organized by AlwaysPlay Studios. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sacred Senses: An Intro to the Alchemy of Scent + Sound for Practitioners is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fountain Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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