TESTIMONIALS

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It is an honor to write a review for Kevin  and the Sound Shala experience because it was absolutely inspired, potent and uplifting. As a practicing sound healer, I am always searching for opportunities to receive vibrational healing but it is rare that I am able to drop in 100%, feel fully supported and am taken on such an exceptional journey. This is the highest quality sound healing, and it is clear they have done their “homework”. The combinations of instruments, the amplification of sound, the intentional ebbs & flows, the vibrational creation and space to integrate is perfection.

I received sound healing from the Sound Shala several times at the Hanai Center and I highly recommend this weekly offering combining Himilayan Kriya Yoga & Sound Healing. It is the perfect way to activate your energy flow through breath & movement before lying back for a healing experiencing which is both relaxing & invigorating. The energy of the space & the community feel is absolutely beautiful. 

Additionally, I have experienced the amazing energy of the Sound Shala experience on weekend retreat as well. I was an attendee on a recent collaboration “Lucidity” between Lindsay James & Kevin Kraft and again, my experience was above & beyond on all exceptions. Their ability to hold space, to utilize their healing tools to inspire reflection, to aid in deep transformational emotional & physical shifts was truly mind-blowing. I was held, supported, activated and taken to the next level. 

If you are looking for the next step on your journey - be it release, integration or expansion. Kevin & Lindsay can help support you on the path. 

Candace 9/23

Kevin! Class was exceptional the other night, so sweet, so precious! It’s been a few weeks for me and it was so invigorating - and grounding. I really liked the analogies you were using and breaking down for new students and those of us who may have forgotten why and how these practices are so powerful - so good!!

Also wondering what the opening mantra or song was? I had some really interesting visualizations and energy come to me during that - would love to learn!

Forever in gratitude,

Ashlee

9/2023

I wanted to share my experience with you after this week’s sound bath. I came into your session tired and exhausted from a full work-day. I expected the session to help me wind down from the day but I know from previous sessions that the results can vary each time. Instead of leaving tired I left the session on fire! Lucid with a clear head and energized! I spent the next few hours creating new content. It was invigorating and unexpected! Thank you!

Having experienced sound baths for many years, I found Kevin’s ceremonies to be unique & profound. He creatively mixes an educational component of the class along with the vibrational waves of various healing instruments. I left ceremony grounded and relaxed, yet with a greater knowledge of both myself and the mystical world. The venues, Hanai Community Center and Unitarian Universalist Church along with special musical guests are icing on the cake. I highly recommend Soundshala

I am a huge fan of sound healing! It’s a subtle approach that can yield big effects, and I have had profound experiences in numerous sound baths.

I have been to a number of sound healing events, and what I appreciate about Soundshala is the in-depth knowledge given at the beginning of each event as well as the yoga and breath work before the sound bath which help prepare one’s mind and body to best receive. While simply receiving a sound bath on its own can be healing, I find the breath work and yoga at the beginning of the Soundshala events amplifies the experience in a notable way.

Soundshala also uses a variety of instruments and often includes guest musicians, making each event unique. I highly recommend a sound healing event with Soundshala!

After leaving one of Kevin’s sessions, I was so filled with this energy that I when I got home that night, I cranked up the music in my living room, danced, sang, played percussion on my cajon, and at one point even went barefoot to dance with the stars in the January Oregon winter.  It was beautiful!  

I’m grateful to Kevin and his dedication to sharing his talent and healing techniques and recommend this for everyone

I have had the pleasure of enjoying several sound baths with Kevin at Soundshala. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical before my first experience, but Kevin explained how the sound bath worked and what to expect. When he explained the dynamics of how the human brain responds to the vibrations of the gong and crystal bowls, it made sense to me and allowed me to open to the experience. The experience of a sound bath is fantastic. I found it to be incredibly relaxing, and the time fell away. An hour-long sound bath felt like no more than 10-15 minutes, and I felt rested and rejuvenated after each session. I loved it. 

 He has a beautiful passion for sharing sound healing with people and can explain the science that supports it.

Sound healing has always been a very important piece of self care for me. The first time I attended Kevin Kraft’s sound bath was at the Hanai Center and after many years of experiencing different practitioners I found what I believe to be the best sound healing approach and facilitation in North America. The gongs bring you to the brink of tears, fears, screaming, and pure joy. Emotions swell and flow and leave you refreshed and renewed. The integration of Shiv Shakti’s DMT element is truly next level, jumping until you can hardly stand it, hollering out every repressed or internalized feeling, thought, and emotion before silence and ecstatic dance is a glorious flow truly unmatched by any other meditation. I highly recommend you experience the offerings SoundShala provides!

- Maddison S.

I learned about sound baths from my friend Mike B, who met Kevin while eating tacos! At first, I was a little skeptical, not knowing what I was getting myself into. I decided to go to my first one and after that I was hooked! I have experienced trauma and don’t sleep very much as my brain is always wandering, having ADHD. This was amazing for me as it helped heal me from the traumatic experiences I’ve been through. Kevin also told me 30 minutes of a sound bath is like 3 hours of sleep for the brain and I can say I feel well rested now! Thanks to sound baths I feel more myself than I ever have. If you are nervous, don’t be, give it a try! What do you have to lose?