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Ph.D. Composition, Handpan Artist, Yogi
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Join Rod Bussad for a deeply immersive soundscape that goes beyond a regular soundbath experience.

Designed to help the body shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm and restoration. Through the gentle vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, and layered sound, your nervous system is given the space to soften, settle, and reset.

Soothing vibrations combined with intentional ambiance and immersive sound, this sound journey guides the body to release tension and the nervous system to settle into calm.

Friday, October 23rd
7:30pm

#soundbathchicago #chicagolakeview #lakeviewchicago #yogachicago #soundmindsoundbody

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Hello, fall! 🍂🧡

Cooler days, cozier layers, deeper breaths, and more time on the mat.

Come move, reset, and settle into the season with us at Coconut Yoga. We’ll see you in the studio 💕

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Everyone has a first note. 🎶
This Saturday, a beautiful group of people experienced theirs.
Two hours of exploring, listening, discovering and, most importantly, making music together. All on their very first day playing the handpan.
Watching each student find their own sound was a beautiful reminder of why we share this instrument.

Thank you for being part of this moment. ✨
The journey begins with a single note.

#handpan #handpanworkshop #handpanchicago #handpancommunity #learnhandpan

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Flashback—Sound Healing module from last year’s 200-Hour Teacher Training ☯️

We’re so excited to welcome our friend Rodrigo Bussad back for this year’s training! If you’re interested in exploring the subtler dimensions of yoga and mindfulness—including sound, chanting, mantra, and meditation—our training has you covered.

Our 200-Hour journey begins in just over five weeks, on October 15. We meet every Thursday 6-10pm and Saturday 2-6pm. DM us with any questions!

Rodrigo Bussad, also known as @handpanmoves , is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, handpan artist, teacher, and sound healing practitioner based in Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. in Musical Composition from the University of Chicago and explores the transformative power of sound through music, education, performance, and wellness.

Renowned internationally for his handpan work, Rodrigo was an Official Artist for Handromeda Handpan and a social media representative for RavVast Drums from 2023–2024. In 2025, he founded SEW Handpan School Chicago, the first handpan school in the Midwest, where he serves as founder and head teacher, teaching handpan classes, courses, and workshops to all ages. His motto, handpan•everywhere, reflects his mission to bring the instrument into diverse musical and healing spaces.

Rodrigo has been practicing and facilitating sound healing in Chicago for four years. In 2023, he created The Sound and Body Experience, a wellness project developed in partnership with massage therapist Mackenzie Bearley Velazquez, combining massage, breathwork, and immersive live sound baths.

Through his performances, teaching, and sound healing projects, Rodrigo creates immersive environments where sound can be not only heard, but felt, bridging his background in composition and musicianship with the restorative potential of vibration.

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Such a special session today with @handpanmoves to work on developing more of this instrumental duet.

Apricity
[the delicate warmth of winter sunlight]

I started writing this song about ten years ago while on a winter retreat at my university’s satellite campus in Door County, but it always felt like something was missing, and that something turned out to be the handpan.

Collaboration inspires me and I’m so grateful to have more great reasons to return to the rest of this tune and finish devising the remaining sections. Can’t wait to make more harp/handpan magic!

#harpist #handpan #chicagomusicians

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loving this video from our last @aurahauschicago event @loftlucia 🥹🙏🏼 thank you @adam.leinberger for always capturing the goodness. we have an exciting summer lineup in the works, so stay tuned 🥰

🎥: @right_angle_visuals

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WEATHER: NICE ✅ PUP: WALKED ✅ THE GIRLIES: WELL FED ✅

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Join Rod Bussad for a deeply immersive soundscape that goes beyond a regular soundbath experience.

Designed to help the body shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm and restoration. Through the gentle vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, and layered sound, your nervous system is given the space to soften, settle, and reset.

Soothing vibrations combined with intentional ambiance and immersive sound, this sound journey guides the body to release tension and the nervous system to settle into calm.

Friday, June 5th
7:30pm

#soundbathchicago #chicagolakeview #lakeviewchicago #yogachicago #soundmindsoundbody

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this was my absolute FAVORITE @aurahauschicago event yet 🥹 what a beautiful group of humans. the energy in this place was so uplifting & bright. feeling incredibly grateful for this community & all the joy it's been bringing into my orbit. these events continuously leave me feeling more and more aligned in my purpose, and that's the most empowering gift. cannot thank you all enough for such an unforgettable day 🌻🌞🙏🏼

📸: @adam_rightanglevisuals

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Had the most amazing time in Chicago with @kristine.palka
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So beyond thankful for our sisterhood & friendship! I couldn’t be more proud of who you are and who you’ve become throughout life’s.. many.. transitions 🤍
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So grateful for the community I’d met in such a short visit!
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Chicago… it’s been real, can’t wait to visit again!

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we have such an exciting team lined up for our event this weekend. after our flow led by @kristine.palka, we cannot wait for @tmarie_healthandwellness to guide through a healing meditation while @handpanmoves serenades us with his ethereal live music. all in the beautiful and comforting space of @loftlucia 🙏🏼 spend a relaxing afternoon with our aurahaus community this saturday at 3 pm as we flow & connect with the sweetest souls. wine & mocktail mixer to follow 🍷✨ tickets in bio!

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venue change alert!! we are SO excited to be back at our favorite space @loftlucia for our yoga & inner child healing event may 9th. join us for an evening of movement, inner child healing meditation with @tmarie_healthandwellness, and live sound bowls from our favorite musician @handpanmoves 🙏🏼
all followed by a mixer with wine, mocktails, and light bites. if the weather allows, we'll do all this from their beautiful rooftop space. you don't want to miss this one!
eventbrite link for tickets in bio✨

(all ticket holders have been contacted directly to see if this location shift works for you!)

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