SOUND HEALING WITH AUSTIN SHOOK

An experience that surpasses words

Each sound healing brings truths that can only be received through direct experience. These are mystic journeys of interwoven sounds drawn from the deep mysteries of life itself. Every session affects every person differently, depending on your openness and receptivity.

A deep retreat into your being — setting the tone for relaxation and soul work accomplished with ease and grace.

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Event Details

May 21st, 2026

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

$55

Rebirth Retreat Center
5001 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC

What to bring: Drink bottle, comfortable clothes, pillows, blanket, anything else you need to be comfortable.

What to Expect

In this SOUND BATH, you will have the opportunity to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body and deep into the essence of your Being.

Sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being. Sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. Come let healing processes be initiated by the unique tones of this sound bath, creating the perfect state for deep meditation, creative thinking and intuitive messages.

Meet your facilitator: Austin Shook

Based in Charlotte, NC, Austin Shook has been practicing sound healing full time since 2016. With over 25 instruments — crystal singing bowls, gongs, native flutes, didgeridoo, hand pan, harmonium, guzheng, and more — his setup is truly one of a kind. He has shared the power and medicine of sound in yoga studios, hospitals, churches, nursing homes, parks, and festivals across 41 states.

In 2023 he released his first sound healing recording, Heart Songs. Austin feels it's important to carry the knowledge that he is not actually healing anyone — the instruments and events hold space for you to heal yourself.

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Background & History

Hawachuma, also known as San Pedro cactus, is a sacred plant medicine from the Andes, revered for thousands of years. Indigenous peoples of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia have worked with this cactus in ceremonies for healing, divination, and spiritual awakening.

The Quechua word Hawachuma means “remover of the head” — symbolizing the dissolution of the ego, mental chatter, and illusions, allowing the heart and spirit to open.

Often called the “grandfather medicine,” Hawachuma carries a masculine, grounding energy, complementing the feminine wisdom of Ayahuasca.

Effects & Benefits

Participants often experience:

Deep sense of connection with nature and all living beings

Expansion of the heart center (love, compassion, forgiveness)

Release of emotional and energetic blockages

Heightened clarity, creativity, and presence

Spiritual visions, ancestral guidance, and personal insights

Possible Side Effects

As with all plant medicines, experiences vary. Some participants may encounter:

Nausea, stomach discomfort, or purging (physical/emotional release)

Intense emotions or resurfacing of past traumas for healing

Sensitivity to sounds, light, or energy in the space

Physical fatigue after long ceremonial immersion

With preparation, respect, and skilled facilitation, these effects are part of the medicine’s cleansing and teaching process.

Closing

The Portal of Presence Sacred Ceremony is an invitation to step beyond the noise of the world and reconnect with your highest truth.

At Rebirth, we hold this sacred work in reverence, guided by ancestral traditions and the wisdom of the heart. Together, we create a space of love, healing, and awakening — one where presence becomes the portal to rebirth.

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