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NAME:Alexandria Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T153000
SUMMARY:Sound\, Stress & Well Being 
LOCATION:Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library\nCharles E. Beatley Jr. Ce
 ntral Library
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DESCRIPTION:This program integrates brief\, research-informed education wi
 th guided relaxation and a 45-minute sound journey using therapeutic-grade
  instruments. .\nhttps://alexandria.libnet.info/event/17447554
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>This program integrates brief\, research-i
 nformed education with guided relaxation and a 45-minute sound journey usi
 ng therapeutic-grade instruments.<br />&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator
  Bio</strong><br />Irene Tapanti\, PhD\, is a molecular biologist and inte
 rdisciplinary artist specializing in restorative arts and sound-based well
 being. She holds a doctorate in bioscience and has over a decade of experi
 ence with contemplative practices and community-based creative programs. H
 er approach integrates scientific understanding of stress regulation with 
 accessible\, evidence-informed relaxation methods. Ir&eacute\;ne is traine
 d in sound therapy and is committed to culturally respectful\, inclusive\,
  and community-centered programming.</p>\n<p><strong>Program Flow</strong>
 </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome and overview</li>\n<li>Brief educational segment o
 n sound\, stress\, and the nervous system</li>\n<li>Floor opens briefly fo
 r sharing</li>\n<li>Aromatherapy\, guided breathing\, light tapping\, and 
 grounding techniques (optional)</li>\n<li>45-minute sound journey</li>\n<l
 i>Integration and closing reflections/sharing</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Part
 icipant Guidelines</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Attendees should bring:</stron
 g></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A yoga mat</li>\n<li>Comfortable clothing</li>\n<li>Blan
 ket and pillow</li>\n<li>Water bottle</li>\n<li>Optional eye mask</li>\n<l
 i>Optional face mask if sessions are held during peak illness season</li>\
 n<li>Chairs can be provided for patrons who prefer not to lie on the floor
 </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For the safety of patrons and the Library\, the p
 rogram presenter requires&nbsp\;all&nbsp\;participants to sign a standard 
 wellness activity waiver.&nbsp\;This program uses therapeutic sound instru
 ments that produce gentle\, sustained resonance. Individuals with pacemake
 rs\, implanted medical devices\, sound-induced epilepsy\, or those in the 
 first trimester of pregnancy should not participate without written medica
 l clearance.</strong></p>\nhttps://alexandria.libnet.info/event/17447554
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