Join us on Thursday evening, April 11th for Singing for Catharsis! In Northwestern European traditions, spring is a time for water cleansing and blessing, whether this means taking a hot bath with spring herbs, or washing one's face with the morning dew. In our time together, we will chant songs on the themes of water and cleansing. We will also reverently interact with water, with opportunities for ritual washing.
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share and enjoy during our breaks. You are asked to register and pay ahead of time in order to attend! More details below.
When: Thursday, April 11th, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: The Well, 3 Louisiana Avenue, in West Asheville.
Parking: The Well is located on Louisiana Avenue, with access to the venue located in the parking lot behind the building (no access on the street itself). A few parking spots are available in the lot, otherwise street parking is available- please plan ahead to arrive on time.
Payment: Sliding scale $8-$35. Attendees are asked to pay ahead of time to secure their spots. Venmo at @Saro-Lynch-Thomason or Paypal blairpathways@gmail.com
Sick Policy: If you have had a possibility of covid exposure or are sick in any way (even if it's just a cold) please stay home! Let's keep our community healthy.
*Short portions of this event may be recorded for social media purposes*
Please Bring:
Upper-body clothes that can potentially get wet.
A small hand towel
A water bottle and comfy clothes
Snacks or drinks for folks to enjoy between songs.
Suggested items for our devotional experience: Any water-related items or deities for our altar space.
About Singing for Catharsis:
In this space, Saro Lynch-Thomason teaches easy-to-learn songs that we sing for extended periods of time to help us move into a place of catharsis/relaxation/oxytocin release/altered state that ritual chant has provided for countless people for thousands of years. After each song we take time to decompress and talk about our experiences. We will only explore a few songs, some for as long as an hour. Folks are welcome to take breaks during the songs if they need to.
