“Vinyasa” is derived from the Sanskrit term nyasa, which means “to place,” and the prefix vi, “in a special way”. Vinyasa is a progression of sequences that unfold with an inherent harmony and intelligence. This may be notes in a song, steps to the top of a 14er, life itself. We view vibrations as the medicine to help us intentionally step into harmony.
Sound healings help us recalibrate our vibrational bodies and induce a state of harmony. They are known to reduce stress and create a sense of calm and are also amazing opportunities to do inner journeywork.
Yoga is a healing medicine, but we can’t always make it to a studio. Megan offers a variety of live-streamed online classes from a powerful “nooner” to an intuitive evening class.
Meditation, mindfulness, and one-on-one, customized work with Megan. If you’re in a process and need some support, reach out, we’re here for you. Meditations may include mantras, mudras, and/or a pranayama practice.
If you are 21+, in a space where it is legal and would like to begin or continue a cannabis-assisted yoga practice, Megan offers live-streamed classes that invite in intentional medicine use and support you in deepening your practice.
For many, the coming of a new year represents an opportunity for a fresh start and 2020 intentions. Choose key concepts & words that can enhance your year.
Embolden your will-power this summer with this Manipura Chakra.
If you are feeling the effects of this full moon, chant this Svadhistana mantra.
Over the years of practicing this posture, I have stepped away from the name I was taught in to embrace another: Shanti Virabhadrasana; Peaceful Warrior.
You've heard of binaural beats, but do you know how they work? Understand the effects of this phenomenon and how they can positively influence your life.
I am so excited it’s February! We worked hard in January (theme words, obstacles, path development) and now I want to ride the stress-free wave of all the hard work put in to begin the Co-Creation process of 2018. Besides, February is Heart Health Month, which means heart-openers and Anahata meditations! I find it highly intriguing that February is founded in a purification ritual and from this space we now associate it with the heart. A transformation that...
February is here. When we think of this month perhaps we think of the super bowl, leap year, the shortest month, and Valentines Day. But do you associate this month with purification rituals? The Roman month Februarius was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 (full moon) in the old lunar Roman calendar. – Wikipedia I love the idea that this month is about purification. We’re coming out of...
Sound Energy Therapy improves and transforms a range of conditions, including chronic illness, allergies, compulsive behavioral patterns, trauma, grief, and much more.
Last week we looked at the obstacles before us. I’ve been reminding myself as I review mine, that I have chosen them. With each intention/resolution that we place before us, we choose the associated challenges. It is our choice to grow in the ways that we invite in through the cultivation of our desires. [serious-slider id=”226″] Obstacles loom before me and I know that it manifesting isn’t instant. But instead of looking helplessly at...
Earlier this month I shared a powerful practice I began last year. I shifted my opinions toward resolutions to encompass the powerful concept of intentions. But setting our intentions isn’t enough to manifest them. We need to do the work. As we move forward into January, I encourage you to consider the obstacles that are before you. Review your intentions/resolutions/theme words, and consider what’s on your path. Part of doing the manifesting work is identifying...
2018 was a wild year of vastly different energies woven around me creating a river of life to ride. In so many ways it felt bipolar … the ups were phenomenal that illuminated so much beauty, while the downs had me scraping at the ground like I had just found a new level of rock bottom. While I encountered a plethora of challenges and celebrated successes, there were a few ideas that helped propel me forward.
Pause for a moment to absorb the idea that another year has ended and a new cycle is beginning. How you are right now is a reflection of this transition.
Ever wondered where the phrase "music of the spheres" came from? Read about the history of the phrase and how it influenced the musical scales we use today!
Our heart communications are strong. There are four (4) different ways our heart communicates with the rest of our body. Practice this heart-based breath.
Celebrate the celestial majesty with us! January is a time of new beginnings. It is the start of the new year and the opportunity to begin a path of your desires. Be a co-creator this year! Set intentions/Resolutions/Theme Words and bring them into the ceremony with you. [product id= 1060]
It’s that time of year where we are setting intentions and resolutions. Last year, I wanted to strengthen the energies surrounding this space. I extrapolated from my intentions and resolutions and chose “theme words” that encompassed them. Words like compassion and beauty emerged. I created a Mala to remind me every day of my words and to help me choose the path that continued me on my journey. I felt this was a powerful practice...
The Winter Solstice is upon us. The term ‘solstice’ means ‘sun stands still’ and has been celebrated since the Neolithic Ages. We in the Northern Hemisphere are in a time of the longest nights and the sun the farthest away from our tilting planet’s celestial equator. For the ancients, spiritual and cultural traditions developed into a celebration of fire and light to welcome the returning sun. It marked a new cycle, a turning of the seasons...
Thoughts + Prayers = Useless Last week I was scrolling through my Facebook feed in a mindless and uncommitted way. My friends’ profile caught my eye. Now, this particular friend is funny. I’ve known her since college and I associate her with humor so I was excited about what she had posted. As I took action to zero in on her post, I saw some languidly outstretched cats that immediately made me yawn and...
It fills us with so much gratitude to reflect back on this year and see how much support our community has shown us. What an honor and a pleasure it has been!! This Friday is our final Shamanic Gong Bath Ceremony.
Our brain waves are produced as electromagnetic frequency through the brains pulsations and vibrations. Varying brain-wave activity correlates with a specific spectrum of frequencies. We hear about these when studying the affects of meditation, binaural beats, and sound healing on the brain as well as in dreamstate studies. Here is a quick run-down of what each of the waves is and what they are associated with: Beta Waves(14-20 Hz): are found in our normal waking...
Visionary doctors and quantum physicists are now echoing what ancient civilizations once suggested: everything is vibration. In fact, many religions and spiritual paths have understandings that the world was created through sound. Here are a few examples of beliefs that the world was created through sound: In the book of Genesis, from the Old Testament, one of the first statements is: “And God said, Let there be light.” In the Gospel according to John,...
It is such an honor to be hosted at SunWater Spa in Manitou Springs. We have heard absolutely wonderful things about this location and are ecstatic to be offering a Full Moon Shamanic Gong Bath Ceremony. Step into this magical place and bathe in vibrations and the light of the full moon. “The November 3rd/4th Full Moon in the earth sign of Taurus is going to be showering all of us with...
Jaya Healing Arts & Vinyasa Productions present… Sacred Circle Yoga Retreat & Sound Healing Living with Intention and Mindfulness October 28, 2017 4:30pm – 9 pm Investment: $65 Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 South Monroe Street Denver, Colorado 80210-3732 Deepen your practice and expand your everyday awareness through the integration of intention-fused herb bags, pranayama, chanting, and sound healing. We’ll be embracing the air element as we work with the energies of Lakshmi,...
To listen to an audio recording of this post, press play below. I encourage you to check out the YouTube experiment below as a reference to some of the ideas mentioned. The Las Vegas shootings and the whirlwind that ensued made last week quite intense. No matter what line of thinking you follow – the guy had gambling problems, he had been converted to ISIS, ISIS killed him and were responsible for the shootings, etc....
Triskaidekaphobia, black cats, and Gong Baths! Let superstitions melt away as you journey outside space and time within the cosmic chorus created by the vibrations of tuning forks, metal bowls, crystal bowls, and gongs! 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm $20 Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (near I-25 and Colorado Blvd.) Bring a mat or something to lay on, a blanket, pillow, water, crystals if you use them, intentions if you are working with them!...
The Equinox is upon us! The colors are starting to change and the air is taking on a brisker quality. This is a day that has been observed throughout the ages and across civilizations. I remember growing up and honoring this day by trying to make an egg balance vertically…did you ever try doing that? I remember it being a bit of a challenge and now there’s probably a whole slew of facts surrounding that old...
The astronomical event of the bi-annual equinox has been celebrated for eons of time. For ages, it was through the cycling of such events that time was marked and celebrated. Ancient cultures were in touch with these cycles and made accurate, circular calendars to record it. They built sacred structures that aligned with these solar cycles and have infused these days with their energies, making them powerful days. The Autumnal Equinox is a moment of...
Saxcerpts 8.1.2017 My Beloved went to an event last Sunday with a crew of friends (I teach Sunday’s now at noon!). When he returned he was super excited about his experience and we promptly sat down so he could divulge all of his new findings to me. One of the potent aspects of the lecture was the concept of Patterns of Information. My understanding of this idea is that on a basic, molecular structure we...
Saxcerpt July 27, 2017 om gam ganapataye namaha For the longest time, I never really thought about my voice. But Chanting is emerging in my life once again and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I love chanting to ground gong bath journeyers at the close of a ceremony. It’s an expressive experience for me and such an honor to be able to share that in ceremony. And a sense of peace washes over me as the...
August 18, 2017 8 – 9pm Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 S Monroe St, Denver, CO 80210 Marshall & Megan incorporate 17th- and 18th-century Himalayan singing bowls, gemstone crystal bowls, planetary tuning forks, rattles, the tamboura, chanting, shamanic drumming, and two healing, Planet Gongs tuned to the Sun and Saturn. You are invited to simply lie down and relax, and be open to the healing vibrations of this journey! A cosmic ether is created...
Jaya Healing Arts & Vinyasa Productions present… Sacred Retreat & Sound Healing Healing with Intention and Mindfulness August 12 4 – 9 pm Early bird pricing (prior to August 1st): $65 After August 1: $75 Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 South Monroe Street Denver, Colorado 80210-3732 Includes: Shamanic drum circle ceremony Intention setting Chanting Pranayama Gentle yoga* Herb bag creations Gong Bath sound healing ceremony Light vegetarian snacks What to bring: Mat Blanket Cushion...
We will unite our energies to bring you a galactically expansive night of yoga, gongs, and more! Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 S Monroe St, Denver, CO 80210 Doors at 7pm Healings and Intention Settings. Live Art. Cynthia Rose will be offering powerful, 10-minute Navaho feather clearing, a perfect way to clear clutter and help you set an intention for the gong bath ceremony. $10/clearing love donation. Ananda Glick will be vending crystals and goods...
We’ve switched weeks with Lauren, who will be in Costa Rica furthering her own sound healing trainings. Join us under the energy of the new moon!
These past few months have found us working hard on the meta details of the event! The date events this year are June 2-4, 2017 and we’ll be returning to the Colorado Convention Center! Seth Leibowitz has been working hard on the painting for this years artwork and we look forward to rolling it out! In the interim, Willy has our floor plan approved and we are now accepting booth registration!! Click here for more...
Celebrate Friday the 13th with a galactically expansive night of yoga, gongs, and more! Join Megan Sax and Marshall Bendelac for a journey that will begin with an introspective and meditative blacklight all-levels yoga flow designed to stretch and relax your muscles and minds. Then, while in savasana, you will be led through a guided yoga nidra meditation; one final preparation leading you into the cosmic and sound healing gong bath ether…the mysterious realm of...
As the year comes to a close, take a moment to honor your inner warrior with this 90-minute flow to the myth of Virabhadra. Listen to the story of Shiva, Sati, Daksha, and the “auspicious hero” while you move through the Warrior sequencing. Reflect upon the trials and tribulations you experienced this year, recognize your growth as a spiritual warrior, and thank yourself for the strength and determination that lives within you. Cost: $20 per...
For the first week of January, I danced in the realms of intention and resolution. I looked at the definitions, I talked in class about them, began and ended each class with the Sankalpa Mudra and flowed with it throughout our asana practice. This exploration helped me realize how they both play an important role in our lives. The thought with which I ended, suggests that Intention is the basis of our Resolution. To...
Happy New Years 🙂 As we ring in 2017, we reflect on the past year and contemplate the future. We consider setting resolutions to help us achieve the idea we have of what we should be doing, who we should be, what we should look like, and what our future should entail. Take a moment to reflect…four days into the new year…what resolutions have crossed your mind? Personally, I’ve had some of the same resolutions...
Here at Vinyasa Productions, we have been diligently working on the event we our hosting this summer, Tattoo Masquerade™. If you haven’t heard of it yet, it’s this huge art party we are throwing at the Colorado Convention Center; and, I have to admit, it’s even bigger and more exciting than I imagined. We have artists from the UK and Alaska traveling across the seas to tattoo at our event. Artists from New York to Washington,...
Vinyasa Productions is excited to join with Denver Tattoo Collective to put on Tattoo Masquerade ™. Willy Smith is the mastermind behind the DTC. I asked Willy a few questions to get to know him a bit better. Where are you from? I am a Colorado native, born and raised, but I have been all over. I spent a few years in Montana as a child, lots of time in South Dakota and I have traveled...
Spread the Friend‘s mission is to bring balance to the community through music, art and nature. Founded by a beautiful human being, Jessica Friend, it was an honor to be asked to design the poster for her upcoming event, Zach’s Wishes for Miracles. Zach’s Wishes for Miracles is a non-profit organization founded to promote the ongoing memory of Zachary Walter Mesch through donations to organizations that made a difference in his life and individuals who...
A night of Glowga & Gongs (SOLD OUT) with Megan Sax and Gary Fishman Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 S. Monroe St. | Denver, CO 80210 October 3, 2015 7:00pm – 9:30pm Megan Sax and Gary Fishman unite their energies to bring you a galactically expansive night of yoga, gongs, and more! Journey with us for an hour of meditative blacklight yoga designed to stretch & relax your muscles & minds, and then be...
When disasters hit, the true colors of humanity are oft times revealed. When the earthquake decimated Nepal, a few of our friends were motivated into action. They organized a fundraising event, Project Nepal, to raise money to support the recovery efforts in Nepal, as well as the passion of a few of them that will be going to Nepal in a few months to lend a few extra giving hands. The event, held at the Oriental...
The Orchid Set is experimental music, funky beats, live acoustic and electronic instruments. Mysterious and seductive, their songs wash over the listener with an elegance that reflects the synergistic outpouring of skilled musicians. The sounds were haunting and ancient…an apropos musical set to host a gong bath. Friend, tabla teacher, and drummer of The Orchid Set, Dave Miller had experienced a private sound healing session a few months prior. We were delighted when he requested a gong...
We had the absolute pleasure of working with John Larchick of Green Room Studios during the production of Songs of the Milky Way. Marshall and JL established their connection years ago when Marshall managed JL’s band, UMconscious (“the UM”); and, JL was the obvious person to partner with on this project. The synergy between Marshall and JL created a sacred space in which to bring the erudite Gary Fishman and his cosmic songs. It was a...
Vinyasa Productions brings you gongs. After hundreds of eager requests spanning over a decade, Songs of the Milky Way, Gary Fishman’s first fully-produced album, has been released. Featuring his Himalayan and gemstone crystal bowls, planet gongs, and didgeridoo playing, this album is sure to transport you through time and space, while delivering a next-level relaxing meditation. Buy yours now. Professionally recorded, mixed, and mastered by Green Room Studios. Gorgeous multi-dimensional artwork created by Megan Sax...
“GO EXPERIENCE THIS! Glowga & Gongs added multiple new and cosmic sensations to my yoga and meditation practices. It is a refreshing night of visual stimulation that illuminated my body, mind, and overall being. Two glowing thumbs up!”
“I have been addicted to Megan’s classes for a few years! Her style connects your mind, body, and spirit. She knows how to push you past your limits and personalize the practice. Megan guides you through deep intense postures that test your boundaries and build your strength and confidence. She pays attention to your specific needs, bettering your form. Through her classes, I fell in love with my yoga practice.”
“I feel that there is something unique when vibrations and sounds work in harmony to relax, quiet, and slow the mind. Marshall’s presentation of these ancient tools translates a feeling of singularity and connectivity to something beyond this realm. Lay back, settle in, and enjoy a cosmic experience with an open mind!”
“Megan’s ‘Glowga’ events enabled my tight and clumsy appendages the opportunity to feel beautifully connected to my mind. As darkness consumed my typical self-consciousness, I was gifted several experiences whereby my mind was intertwined with the class’s focus, Megan’s voice, and sounds of the gongs, giving me a heightened aspiration for my regular practice.”
“Thank you so much for everything last night! Your gong bath was a really amazing experience and I can’t wait to do it again. I also have several friends who would love to join next time! I completely left my body during your gong bath and ended up returning to it with an incredible feeling as the gongs ended. Thanks again!”
“Tonight I went to your Vinyasa class. I just thought I’d let you know how excited I was to see you teaching at this studio! You were my favorite instructor at the studio I previously went to and tonight was the best of both worlds!”
“Wednesday night I came down with a head cold. During the night it developed into a sore throat and I lost my voice (and consequently, a lot of sleep). By yesterday morning it had evolved into a chest cold and I expected to miss your gong bath because my head felt like it weighed 4,000 pounds. But after making the event, I woke up early and refreshed this morning. Still draining out from the last few days, but I’m no longer sick (at all). My array of symptoms seems to have aligned with the vibrations of your gong bath and so I wanted to share this with you. Thank you.”
“Marshall blessed me with a gong bath earlier this morning. It was nothing short of amazing! The energy of the sound vibrations is incredible and should be experienced by all!”
“Megan’s candlelight yoga class is a breath of fresh air every time! After more than a year of attending, I always feel more relaxed, balanced, centered, and at peace compared to how I walked in at the beginning of class. I have taken several different yoga classes from many teachers. I don’t always connect with every teacher because everyone has different principles and ways of teaching. But, Megan is a teacher who really stands out from the pack for me and she is someone I really feel connected to in terms of themes, teachings, perspectives, and physical aspects of yoga. Megan loves yoga and it really shows. She is a unique and talented instructor who intuitively knows what everyone needs in their yoga practice. She spontaneously and effortlessly creates a fun flow that is just what I need every time. I highly recommend everyone to take her class! Megan is the best! Thanks for everything you have done for me, Megan! Namaste.”
“I could visualize the vibrations and kept receiving cool visuals of dragons winding around and flying in and out and through me, and then I was in space (everywhere) immediately. Bad…Ass!”
“So beautiful, powerful, and amazing! I LOVED it…so incredible, sacred, and powerful! Megan and Marshall are magic!”
“THANK YOU! Officially put, you have revolutionized my life for the better, Megan. Forever indebted…!”
“A one-of-a-kind gong bath experience, led by Marshall Bendelac, a storied ancient soul focused on peeling back the layers of reality to find true inner peace through sound meditation, music, yoga, and energy.”