The Long Exhale
First Full Immersion Sound Bath of 2026
Saturday January 31st, 7pm-8:30pm
$80 per person • Limited to 8 participants
Live event here at East West Bookshop
This event fills up quickly: register early
For ages 16 and older.
The Long Exhale
As the rush of the holidays fades and the momentum of the New Year settles, this is an invitation to pause — not out of exhaustion, but with intention.
This first Full Immersion of 2026 is designed as a conscious closing of the holiday cycle, a release of 2025, and a grounded re-entry into the year ahead. Before acceleration begins again, before expectations take hold, this is space to let the body catch up with the turning of time.
With the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse, clarity, movement, and forward energy will naturally build. This immersion offers the counterbalance — rest, integration, and nervous system regulation — so that what rises next comes from steadiness rather than strain.
You’ll be guided into comfort and presence before sound begins, allowing the system to soften and settle. The immersion itself weaves together gong, crystal bowls, voice, and drums, offered in a way that supports the body’s own capacity to recalibrate. Nothing is forced. Nothing is “done” to you. The sound creates the conditions — your system does the work.
This is a space to:
Close out the residue of the holidays and the past year
Integrate what 2025 asked of you
Ground the nervous system after New Year momentum
Prepare the body to meet the year ahead with clarity and resilience
We’ll begin with grounding and intention, enter the immersive sound journey, and close with spacious integration and reflection.
🧘 What to Bring
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow for your comfort while lying down. An eye mask and extra blanket are highly recommended, as body temperature may drop during deep relaxation. A bolster or cushion under the knees can also help support the low back.
🌟 What to Expect
A serene environment designed for deep rest and regulation
Guided grounding and intention (10–15 minutes)
A 60-minute full immersion sound journey
Time for reflection and re-orientation at the close (15 minutes)
🌟 Benefits of the Journey May Include
Releasing accumulated stress and stored tension
Supporting nervous system balance after a busy season
Enhancing mental clarity and emotional steadiness
Improving sleep and overall regulation
A grounded, embodied return to yourself
Space is intentionally limited to 8 participants to preserve the depth and integrity of the experience.
For ages 16 and older.
About Julie Kalua
Julie Kalua is a sound healer, educator, and buyer for East West Bookshop’s singing bowl department. With over three years of experience selecting and working with bowls, she brings a finely attuned ear for subtle tones and resonance, developed through years of direct practice and offering sound experiences to the community.
Passionate about sharing the power of sound and vibration as a healing tool, Julie offers workshops, sound baths, and one-on-one sessions that create sacred spaces for balance and transformation. Her deeper intention is to empower people with practices they can carry into their own lives—helping them connect with sound as a resource for clarity, healing, and inner strength.
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“An absolutely amazing evening. I love your passion in guiding others, and honoring everyone’s unique spiritual journey. Such great information!”
—Eric Evangelista
“Thank you so much for all you share. This morning my meditation with my bowl was enhanced immeasurably. I am especially grateful for how beautifully the universe put me right where I needed to be.”
—Kate
“A special thank you for the beautiful sound bath experience. Your energy was absolutely fantastic. I appreciate your messages about the moments of presence, gratitude, and love.”
—J.C.
