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Retreat into Resonance Day​
12 July
10am -4.30pm
Soul Studio, Primrose Hill, London
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"To hear those things which cannot be heard and see those things which cannot be seen"​​
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Lie Down and Listen founder and classical pianist Christina McMaster, invites you to retreat into a day of Lie Down and Listen experiences with resonance, sound, silence, philosophy and music interwoven at Soul Studio, London.
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​​​Christina's many years experience as a classical pianist, composer, spiritual seeker and her particular awareness and mastery of music, sound, silence, spirituality, philosophy has resulted in her unique approach to deep listening.
You'll be guided through immersive experiences, practical exercises and tools to take home and integrate deep listening as part of your daily life.
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Experience:​
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A day of blissful sound experiences
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Interwoven Meditation techniques
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Deep Listening Exercises
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Music as therapy
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How sound healing works
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How to access and develop your creative spirit
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Heightened self awareness & inner listening
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Philosophical ideas from composers John Cage, Pauline Oliveros, Erik Satie etc.
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Fluidity and transcendence of time with sound, mediation and music
Sunday 12 July
10-4.30pmSoul Studio, London
Retreat into Resonance Day​
​​Price: £195
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Includes:
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A beautiful and nourishing day absorbing blissful Lie Down and Listen experiences and philosophy, music, sound, meditation techniques, plus a Lie Down and Listen sound healing and lying down classical concert experience in a healing environment at Soul Studio, London
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Vegetarian lunch and outdoor lunch (weather permitting)
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Open to all who are curious and looking to deepen their understanding and experience of Lie Down and Listen.
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Schedule
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10-12noon
Session 1 :
Lie Down and Listen sound healing and lying down concert session
Focus on: Embodied deep listening techniques, Mediation Practises, Spiritual connection
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12- 1pm Lunch break
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1-2.30pm
Session 2
Lie Down and Listen session 'A hero's Journey'
Vibrational Medicine, Music as Medicine, Sonic frequencies
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3-4.30pm
Lie Down and Listen session
Followed by a listening circle
Meet Pianist/Founder Christina McMaster
Christina McMaster is a pianist, composer and founder of Lie Down & Listen – a truly creative spirit fascinated by deep listening and sound. She has performed at numerous festivals U.K and worldwide, featured on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3, Classic FM.
She attended the Purcell School and was selected as a young artist in residence at St John’s Smith square. She studied with Joanna MacGregor at The Royal Academy of Music and was later appointed an Associate. She has been a mentor for Geneva International Music Competition, UNESCO Day of the Girl, and given talks at Universities in the U.K and U.S, including at Cambridge and Oxford Universities. Christina has collaborated with numerous visual artists, leading composers and artists - including composers Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Freya Waley-Cohen, Folk music legend Peggy Seeger and electronic artist Tom Middleton.
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“An incredibly sensitive intuitive player who brings out the mystery and beauty of these pieces”
- Sarah Walker BBC Radio 3
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"One of the most talked about concerts of our festival."
Alistair MacGowan, Artistic Director of Ludlow Piano Festival
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She was a Visiting Associate at Kings College in London, developing the ‘Sound Mind’ project with Dr Sally Marlow which evolved into Lie down & Listen. In April 2023, Christina premiered her composition ‘Inner Temple’ inspired by 12th Century Priestess Hildegard Von Bingen. In December 2024, she premiered another of her compositions - ‘Sound Journey to Mars’ - created for Artist Luke Jerram’s ‘Mars’ installation at the Painted Hall in London. Christina has a particular interest in 20th Century French Music – and spent many summers studying in Aix-en-Provence with Bernard Flavigny.
