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Sound and Sense Immersion
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Sound and Sense Immersion is a 2-hour gentle and restorative meditation, light, aromatherapy and sound bath journey through the elements.
Yoga instructor Joan Herzing and musician Gary Flesher will incorporate gongs, singing bowls, shamanic drum, wooden flutes, the harmonium, vocals, hand pan and chimes with modern song crafting – guitar, synthesizer, beats – to create a transformative sensory experience.
$40/person (18+) (plus tax & fees)
Online Sales Only on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-and-sense-immersion-tickets-1975622191156?aff=oddtdtcreator
What to bring:
• Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers (sweater or shawl)
• Something to lie on (e.g. yoga mat, camping bedroll, blanket, beach towel)
• Something to cover yourself with (e.g. blanket or beach towel)
• Something to place under your head and knees (e.g. towel, spiral pillow, blanket)
• If you would rather sit during the session, you may bring a meditation cushion or bench if you prefer that to a chair (chairs will be provided)
Please note this workshop will include some optional gentle movement at the beginning, as well as spraying of essential oils. There will be a designated no spray area in the room.
Free/reduced fee waiver available by emailing mlohrentz@mononaterrace.com or calling 608.261.4062.
Joan Herzing has completed programs with 21st Century Yoga on the Mat and the RajaHatha school of yoga and is a registered yoga teacher at the 500-hour training level. She is a reiki master teacher, and trained in sound healing, aromatherapy, pranayama, meditation, yin yoga and yoga nidra.

Smash & Soften: A Dual Release Experience
2026-01-25 14:45 - 15:50 | Crash Box Therapy, 319 W BELTLINE HWY, Fitchburg, WI, 53713-2947, United States
Let it all out — then let it all go. Start with a 20-minute Quick Smash Session using glassware to physically break through stress, tension, or frustration.
Afterward, wind down with herbal tea and self-reflection through journaling.
Then a 30-minute immersive Crystal Sound Bath to calm the nervous system, restore emotional balance, and soften what’s been stirred.
This isn’t just a session. It’s a reset ritual. A place to shake off what weighs you down — and reclaim your peace.
What’s Included:
20-minute Smash Therapy Session (break glass only, safety gear provided) Crash Box Therapy
30-minute Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath
Guided reset with Affirmations
Grounding Herbal Tea Earthly Temptation Wellness
Aromatherapy – Lavender
Yoga Mat- Chair
Jounal + Pen
