July's Queer Waves of Soul & Sound

Sound Bath Meditation and Gratitude Journaling for Queer Folx, Gender Non-conforming Individuals, and Friends

Join us for a morning of relaxation and reflection at our monthly QWSS offering, a free Sound Bath & Gratitude Journaling community event. Through the sound journey, journaling, and community we will align with our highest, most empowered self while harmonizing the physical and energetic body as well as the mind.

July's offering lands right in the middle of Mercury retrograde in Cancer. However, this retrograde isn't about damage control. It's an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and offer yourself a little more tenderness than you usually make room for.

Come and let the sounds tend to your inner home, to the feelings that have been quietly, or not so quietly, welling up these past few weeks. This is a space to meet yourself with care and compassion, to breathe through what's been sitting heavy, and to remember that moving through is its own kind of medicine. No agenda. No fixing. Just a morning of being held in community while you find your way back to yourself.

All are welcome.

Event Details

• Date: 7/11/2026
• Time: 10 am - 12 pm
• Location: Live Oak Park Lawn, 1221 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
• Duration: 2 hours

What to Expect

Come early to enjoy some light snacks and to relax and set up your space before we begin. We will open with an introduction, followed by a guided sound bath featuring a variety of instruments, including crystal bowls, drums, and chimes. After the sound bath, we will transition into a gratitude journaling session. Prompts will be provided to help with reflection and integration, encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness. We will close with a sharing circle (sharing is optional) where space is held for collective and personal empowerment and connection.

What to Bring

• A yoga mat and/or blanket for comfort
• Layers (it can be a little chilly in the morning)
• Sunglasses/hat
• Water
• A journal/notebook
• A pen/pencil
• Any personal items that help you feel grounded or that you'd like to be charged

Who Should Attend

This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, connect with their inner self and queer community, and cultivate gratitude in their lives. Whether you are new to sound healing or an experienced practitioner, all are welcome to join.

Registration

This is a free event open to our queer community, open to donations if you'd like to support the effort to offer these monthly events. If you cannot attend after registering, please let us know.