Heartbeat of the Earth, Resonance of the Cosmos - June 4, 2025

Spiral Light Sound & Meditation Center presents:

Heartbeat of the Earth, Resonance of the Cosmos – Drum Circle, Native Flute, and Gongbath with Andrew Ecker, Monica Patton, and Jere Friedman

The Heartbeat of the Earth meets the Resonance of the Cosmos as you are welcomed into a sacred space of rhythm and vibration. You are invited to be part of this sacred circle, where transformation unfolds naturally and connection becomes medicine. In this special sound immersion, Drumming Ceremonialists Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton join forces with Gongmaster Jere Friedman to combine drumbeats with celestial tones and harmonic layers to guide participants into deep inner alignment.

First, you'll join in an energetic Drum Circle as Andrew and Monica lead you and others to create a powerful, unified spiritual force and sense of community. The collective rhythm and improvisation combine into a dynamic experience that blends physical movement with the creation of a shared soundscape, fostering connection and potentially inducing a meditative or trance-like state. No drumming experience or talent necessary! Drum circles are fun and enriching for novices and experienced drummers alike.

Next, Andrew will play the Native American flute to shift and soften the energy of the drum circle as we transition to the gongbath. The flute’s gentle tones, calming melodies, and serene energy will evoke a sense of peace and serve as a bridge as we journey from Mother Earth to the Cosmos. Then, lie back and relax as Jere and Monica play gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments to activate the powerful Sonic Vortex, which will envelop your body, mind, and spirit in healing and energizing vibrations. Take your own personal journey to a deep level of rejuvenation, re-energization, and reconnection with your Authentic Self.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Spiral Light Sound & Meditation Center in the Redlands area of Grand Junction. Address provided upon registration.

• Doors open at 6:00. Please arrive before 6:30 to visit with friends (some old, some new) and get settled. The program will begin promptly at 6:30.
• Feel free to stay afterwards for herbal tea and great conversation.

BRING YOUR DRUM IF YOU HAVE ONE. And if you don’t have your own drum, Andrew and Monica will have many drums, shakers, rattles, etc. for you to use.

ALSO BRING: A yoga mat or pad, blankets, pillows or cushion, and eye pillow or eye mask, as you will be lying on the floor for the gongbath.

WEAR: Dress in layers and wear loose, comfortable clothing. As a courtesy to others, please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, scented body lotion, or other body fragrances.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Jere at aW5mbyB8IGplcmVmcmllZG1hbiAhIGNvbQ== or (602) 619-7145

FEEL FREE TO INVITE ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED!

Contagious Disease Reminder: If you are not feeling well for any reason, PLEASE stay home, take care of yourself, and join us next time.

🔹 Facilitators Bio – Andrew Ecker & Monica Patton of Drumming Sounds 🔹

Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton are the co-founders of Drumming Sounds, a transformational wellness initiative that bridges ancient ceremonial practices with modern science. With over 25 years of experience and more than 5,000 events facilitated across healthcare, recovery centers, tribal communities, and festivals, they’ve become recognized leaders in rhythm-based transformation and community empowerment.

Andrew, author of The Sacred 7, is a ceremonial leader, speaker, and certified recovery coach who weaves together his Apache and Irish heritage to support people in reclaiming their authentic identity. Monica is a sound practitioner, Reiki master, and ceremonialist known for her intuitive gifts and deep connection to ancestral wisdom.

Together, Andrew and Monica create experiences that guide individuals and communities into expanded states of awareness, embodiment, and personal evolution—through rhythm, ceremony, and connection.

🔸 Drumming Sounds Protocol – A Rhythmic Path to Transformation 🔸

The Drumming Sounds Protocol is a powerful convergence of ancestral rhythm and evidence-based wellness. This unique method invites participants into an immersive sound experience that uses group entrainment, intentional rhythm, and ceremonial presence to support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and inspire personal transformation. Rooted in neuroscience and trauma-informed practice, the protocol has been successfully applied in diverse settings—from substance use recovery to elder care and integrative medicine—offering measurable outcomes and unmeasurable magic.

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