Lie Down and Listen:
T R A N S C E N D E N C E Manchester
Saturday 14 September
11.30am/2pm/4.15pm
Victoria Wood Hall at Halle St Peter's, 40 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6BF
Deeply Relax, surrender and transcend with the Lie Down and Listen Tibetan bowl sound healing and lying down classical concert experience as you lie down on soft mattresses.
“De-stress and get your culture fix all in one”
Evening Standard Magazine
Open yourself to a new perspective of music and sound in the most blissful 90mins.
I NT E N T I O N
Overcome limitations, experiencing transcendence above stories that hold us back from living fully and freely. You’ll be guided to discover creative possibilities and connect with your higher self.
R E L A X A T I O N
You’ll be guided in a yoga nidra relaxation, gently awakening all your senses.
S O U N D
Feel the vibrations of Tibetan bowl pure sound healing, bringing your entire being into resonance.
M U S I C
Be carried in the sensuality and emotional flow of ethereal and uplifting classical piano music played by Lie Down and Listen founder, composer/pianist Christina McMaster
By Bach, Debussy, Nico Muhly, Meredith Monk and more.
All mattresses, cushions, blankets provided.
Sessions:
Saturday 14 September 11.30am-1.00pm
SOLD OUT
Saturday 14 September 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 14 September 4.15pm - 5.45pm
About your host
Christina McMaster
Christina McMaster is a pianist, composer and truly creative spirit fascinated by deep listening and sound She is the founder of ‘Lie down and Listen’ – the meditation, sound healing and lying down classical concert experience. She has performed at numerous festivals U.K and worldwide and is known for her creative approach to programming. She studied with Joanna MacGregor and was later appointed Associate of London's prestigious Royal Academy of Music. She has performed worldwide at leading venues/festivals including Cheltenham, Aldeburgh, QEH, and featured on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3, Classic FM
“She is an incredibly sensitive intuitive player who brings out the mystery and beauty of these pieces” Sarah Walker BBC Radio 3
“One of the most talked about concerts of our festival.” Alistair MacGowan, Artistic Director of Ludlow Piano Festival
How Lie Down and Listen began
Christina noticed that it wasn't only the rituals of classical music concert halls that led to a disconnected listening experience, but in daily life, we are experiencing more disconnection than ever, leading to loneliness, anxiety, stress, sense of emptiness etc.
Lie down & Listen began after a chance meeting with Prof. Sir John Strang and a series of events at Kings College London to recreate the wellbeing benefits of a hallucinogenic experience without hallucinogenics- but simply using a certain combination of music in a lying down concert experience as they did in the 1960’s in downtown New York loft apartments where music of Philip Glass, Terry Riley, Steve Reich - also known as the New York Hypnotic School.
After training in sound healing, Christina then evolved the meditation, sound healing and lying down concert experience of today which creates space for deep relaxation and for listeners to reconnect within
FAQs
What shall I bring?
All mattresses, cushions and blankets are provided, so just bring yourselves and anything else you'd like to ensure your comfort.
What shall I wear?
I recommend wearing something super comfortable and bringing a few layers and even a pair of extra socks. The body temperature can drop when lying down so it's good to be prepared, then you can focus on absorbing the beautiful vibrations.
When shall I arrive?
I recommend arriving 10-15mins prior to the session to allow yourself enough time to get checked in, take your shoes of and settle onto your mattress and the space.
Can I take pictures?
You're very welcome to take pictures before and after the session, but to protect each others privacy, we ask that you ensure phones are off during the session.
I'm pregnant, can I lie on my side?
Of course! This is about your comfort, so however you feel most comfortable is
Do I need to know how to meditate?
No, these sessions are about the sound and music, there will be elements of meditation (focusing) but this will all be guided and supported by the sound and music.
