CHRIS ASSAAD :: Music Medicine Concert + ECSTATIC CHANT Voice Liberation Immersion

YES. He's back! 

Chris Assaad is a multi-talented artist, singer-songwriter, wordsmith and storyteller. His songs are pure alchemy that open the heart and speak to the soul, connecting us to our wholeness and joy. His music soothes and seduces, moves and inspires. Seamlessly fusing an eclectic blend of folk, soul, blues, reggae and R&B, all woven together by Chris' soulful, richly textured, emotive voice.

Chris is an up-and-coming artist within the conscious music community and has shared the stage with artists such as Trevor Hall, Ayla Nereo, Michael Franti and Nick Mulvey. Based in Toronto, we are blessed to have him return to River Lodge in the Comox Valley! Come join us for this magical, intimate weekend event. You can attend one or both offerings.

FRIDAY MAY 16th, 7PM - 10PM
NOURISHED: Music Medicine Concert

Join us for a heart-opening, soulful, sacred concert and music medicine journey. This will be an intimate & interactive experience weaving songs and storytelling, music meditations and voice activation, prayer, play and gratitude. We will allow our cups to be filled in connection with our beautiful River Lodge community of kindred souls. Come receive. Come connect. Come be nourished.

SATURDAY MAY 17th, 1PM-5PM
ECSTATIC CHANT: A Voice Liberation Immersion

Join us for a group singing experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. We will come together in community, in circle and in a cozy, intimate space with intention. We will open our voices, we will sing musical affirmations, we will chant soul hymns, we will make sound intuitively, we will tap into the medicine of voice and use our voices playfully and powerfully to amplify ecstatic states and soulful vibrations. This will be a safe and sacred space to explore, to play, to connect and to use your voice. The experience will be guided by Chris Assaad and will include a guided movement segment by River.

This will be a co-creation with you and with all who choose to join us. Come discover the pure bliss of freeing your voice, singing, chanting and making sound together in community. All are welcome. No experience necessary.



THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:

* Wanting to connect, explore and deepen your relationship with your voice in a safe and sacred setting.

* Feeling stuck, limited or blocked in the use of your voice and are ready to have a breakthrough.

* Unable to clearly and confidently communicate and speak your truth and are ready to reclaim your power.

* Feeling emotionally burdened or back-logged and needing to move energy or stuck emotions and wanting to access the healing power of the voice.

* Experiencing creative blocks and wanting to access greater flow of inspiration and creativity, and amplify your self-expression.

* Curious about the healing power of the voice and interested in learning to use the voice as part of your self-care tool kit.

DIRECTIONS TO RIVER LODGE: River Lodge is a private home 10-15 mins drive from downtown Courtenay + Cumberland. Directions will be shared with you after you have registered.

CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED: as parking is limited at River Lodge - plus it's a fun way to connect with similar souls.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Your favourite mug for Cacao (Friday night only)
• Dress in whatever makes you feel happy + comfy 
• Slippers (optional)
• Journal and something to write with
• Cushion + blanket to be cosy (optional)
• Closed water bottle
• Coloured pencils/ pastels/ art materials (optional)
• No phones. Please leave your phone in the car or at home
  
  

PLEASE NOTE:
- This event is alcohol-free
- Cacao will be served on Friday night
- Please refrain from wearing any scented perfumes, lotions, or essential oils, as we have participants with strong allergies

TICKETS:

FRIDAY MAY 16 :: NOURISHED: A Heart-Opening Music Medicine Journey :: 7PM-10PM:  $55 general admission | $40 low income/ student
SATURDAY MAY 17 :: ECSTATIC CHANT: A Voice Liberation Immersion :: 1PM-5PM:  $85 general admission | $65 low income/ student
WEEKEND PASS: (Friday + Saturday): $110
*Space is limited to keep this event intimate, so book early to secure your spot.

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE CHRIS ASSAAD:

As a singer, songwriter, wordsmith and music medicine artist, Chris has been dedicated to his own artistry for the last 20 years which has included touring worldwide sharing his music at venues, big and small, as well as festival stages, writing, recording and releasing several studio albums, publishing hundreds of blogs on the creative process on platforms such as The Daily Love and Positively Positive.

Most recently, Chris has been hosting regular NOURISHED Music Medicine journeys on Insight Timer and in select cities, inviting community to gather and use our voices together, with an intention of prayer and play, singing simple chants and melodies to amplify the vibrations of peace, love, inspiration and oneness.

Chris has a deep passion for supporting others in liberating their voice, amplifying their authentic self-expression and tapping into their infinite creative potential. As a facilitator and guide, he holds powerful sacred space for healing and transformation, drawing upon years of experience, deep empathic attunement and intuitive guidance.

Chris has developed his own Voice Alchemy method to help others access and activate the healing power of their voice, weaving practical tools, ancient wisdom and multiple healing modalities to bring forth the full potency of unique soul song and expression. He has worked with hundreds of people, both in one on one and group settings.

Chris is also the creator of Follow Your Art, a lovingly-crafted online program and detailed map to support the creative journey.

www. chrisassaad.com

Any questions, contact River: inspiredearthprojects@gmail.com
or Chris: info@chrisassaad.com

See you soon!

Love River xox

PS: Check out Chris Assaad's last magical visit to River Lodge: Here

Behind the music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_9z0ciyvU

One of my favourites filmed on Salt Spring Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_q6nQb3xs0