​Handpan HangOut & Laughter Play Lab

​We're changing things up this year and will be traveling around the DMV area connecting handpans with commUNITY. Join Sarah Paz Hyde at Wishing Star Farm & Wellness located at: 11323 Glen Arm Road Glen Arm, MD 21057. *** At Wishing Star Farm we are held in an open air barn!! The farm has animals (horses, goats, dogs, cats), so if you're allergic, remember to honor your needs! ***

​* EXTENDED EXPERIENCE » This month's hangout is an extended experience, meaning that folks can stay for the extra reprogramming goodness if they'd like a belly full of laughter and a mini sonic recharge! May's Handpan HangOut is immediately followed by a Laughter Play Lab & mini-sound journey. Attend one part or stay for the whole afternoon.

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WHAT IS A ... ?
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​WHAT IS A HANDPAN HANGOUT? Handpan enthusiasts, players, musicians and anyone curious about making music is invited to attend. Whether you are new to playing the handpan, an intermediate+ musician, or simply curious about the instrument, come see what it's all about and join us for an afternoon full of handpans, music & sweet vibes.

​Don't have a handpan but want to come? Don’t worry, some instruments provided including frame drums, shakers, djembes, a few extra handpans and acoustic instruments floating around.

​What is Laughter Play Lab? Our time together is a guided, interactive group space, where participants are encouraged to grow their comfort zone through acts of silliness and whimsical absurdity! We will play, laugh & improvise together, and be silly with sounds & movement! Moving at your own pace is imperative and inspired group silliness is encouraged!

​If I can laugh…I can play.
If I can play…I can be curious.
If I am more curious…I am less fearful…
If I am less fearful…I can live a fuller life.

​I live in accordance to my breath. Connection to my breath, and awareness of how it communicates with me, is as foundational as food. What happens when we are aware of our breath? What happens when we release breath through laughter!!?!? In the simple act of laughing, we expel old, stale air and renew & replenish the body, mind, and spirit with fresh air. In turn, this aids & amplifies our inner connections, and ripples into how we navigate (respond/react to) life. 

​The Laughter Play activation is followed by an invitation to travel with sound into the soul-scape. Laying down or seated, we close our time together with a mini handpan & voice-infused Sound Journey.

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AFTERNOON FLOW
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• ​1–2:30P • Handpan HangOut

  • ​INTRO & SKILL SHARE – Enthused about something you've learned about the handpan, and stoked to teach others?! Now's the time! We open the afternoon with a learning pod. If you want to get into jamming, right away, that's ok too!

  • ​JAM TIME – We'll spend ~1 hour in music mode, meaning bring your handpan and/or

  • ​"OPEN MIC " CLOSING CIRCLE – Closing our time together, inspired participants may opt to share a piece they're working on in this song in the round style circle share.
    

• ​3–4P • Laughter Play Lab

  • ​Opening Circle, Intro & Intention

  • ​Laughter Play Lab

  • ​Mini-Sound Journey

  • ​Integration, journaling & sharing circle

  • ​Close the Space

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WHAT TO BRING
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• ​Handpan Hangout:

  • ​Some handpans provided

  • ​BYO Instruments: handpan, stand & other acoustic instruments (ukulele, drums, guitars, violin, mandolin, rattles, shakers, etc

  • ​Hydration, snacks, additional comforts as needed
    

• ​Laughter Play Lab:

  • ​Bring positive intentions & a light heart, water for hydration, a notebook/pen for journaling afterwards, extra comforts for the mini-sound journey (yoga mat, pillow, eye covers, bolsters, blankets). Please bring weather appropriate clothes as needed!!

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ATTENDANCE & ENERGY EXCHANGE
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​CAPACITY » 20 people
Space is limited to honor intimacy & connection. Pre-registration guarantees your spot.

• ​A LA CARTE (HANDPAN OR LAUGHTER)
  $30 – pre-registration/payment required
  $40 – day of (space not guaranteed)
  

• ​BUNDLE BOTH
  $50 – pre-registration/payment required
  $60 – day of (space not guaranteed)

​CAPACITY » 20 people
Space is limited to honor intimacy & connection. Pre-registration guarantees your spot.

​PAYMENT » Register here & pre-pay via these digital currencies. Remember!! Pay “as a friend” and share event details in the comments – MAY Handpan HangOut, Laughter Play Lab, or BOTH. Pre-Registration & Payment required to attend. "Day Of" cash payments possible, as space is available.

• ​Venmo @SarahPazHyde

• ​PayPal @SarahPazHyde

• ​CashApp @sphyde
  

​REFUNDS » Tickets are transferable but not refundable. Please let us know 48-hours in advance if you are unable to attend, and are: (A) gifting your ticket to a specific person (include their name/contact info); or (B) if you are gifting your ticket as a commUNITY supported scholarship. Thank you!

​CONTACT » Sarah @ reclaimlife143@gmail.com

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ABOUT SARAH
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• ​SARAH PAZ HYDE » Sarah’s somatic journey with music began with the violin at age four. She now explores musical and vocal resonance as tools for self-healing, calmUNITY connection, planetary & inner alchemical restoration. A 2023 graduate of the Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy (Lancaster, PA), Sarah shares the gift of handpan through Super Bloom community events, hands-on education, sound meditation sessions, and when stars align, the folk band, The RhizOMes. www.sarahpazhyde.com
  

• ​FUTURE FACILITATORS » 

  • ​Bridgette Jester

  • ​Julian Desta

  • ​Bess Hutt

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2025 SAVE THE DATE
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​Mark your calendars! Below, a list of upcoming Handpan HangOut sessions. Time and cost may vary per meetup depending on the venue location, monthly facilitator(s) & if additional offerings are paired. Thank you for understanding. As information comes in additional links will be added! See ya soon!

• ​JUNE 7th • Time/Location TBD
  Handpan Hangout
  Facilitated by Julian & Sarah
  Richmond, VA
  

• ​JUNE 29th • 1–4P
  Handpan Hangout & Sound Journey
  Facilitated by Bridgette & Sarah
  Holistic Massage Institute • Baltimore, MD 21218
  

• ​JULY • Time/Location TBD
  Handpan Hangout & Sound Journey
  Facilitated by Bess & Sarah
  Baltimore, MD
  

• ​AUG–DEC • Stay Tuned!!