
Chapter of Us offers immersive, experiential workshops developed by The Monroe Institute, bringing powerful tools for consciousness exploration, personal growth and greater well-being into an intimate and supportive group setting.
Whether you feel called to explore expanded states of awareness through Exploring Consciousness or discover the relationship between sound, frequency and well-being through Sound Healing, each workshop offers an opportunity to step away from everyday life, turn your awareness inward and experience what unfolds for you.
What if there is more to your awareness than what you experience in ordinary waking consciousness? The Monroe Institute’s Exploring Consciousness workshop offers an experiential introduction to expanded states of awareness using Monroe Sound Science™ and methods developed through decades of consciousness research.
During this immersive two-day workshop, you’ll learn practical tools for shifting your awareness beyond your everyday state and experience guided audio exercises designed to help you explore Focus 10 and Focus 12. Through learning, direct experience, reflection and group discussion, you’ll have opportunities to quiet the physical body, expand your awareness and begin discovering the inner resources, insights and possibilities available within your own consciousness.
Exploring Consciousness may speak to you if you’re curious about the nature of consciousness, interested in meditation or expanded states of awareness or simply feel there may be more of yourself left to discover.
You do not need previous experience with meditation, Monroe Sound Science™ or The Monroe Institute. You simply need curiosity, openness and a willingness to explore your own experience.
Rather than asking you to adopt a particular belief system, Exploring Consciousness gives you tools and experiences that allow you to discover what is meaningful for yourself. There is no expectation of what you should experience. Your journey is uniquely your own.
Sound has been used throughout human history as a tool for connection, balance and transformation. The Monroe Institute’s Sound Healing workshop takes that exploration further by combining ancient knowledge with modern sound technology and Monroe Sound Science™.
During this highly experiential two-day workshop, you’ll explore how frequencies interact with consciousness and the human energy system while participating in guided audio exercises designed to support inner balance, relaxation and overall well-being. Through learning, direct experience and group discussion, you’ll have an opportunity to explore sound not simply as something you hear, but as something you experience throughout the whole self.
Sound Healing may speak to you if you’re curious about the relationship between sound, energy and consciousness or if you’re looking for additional practices to support greater balance and well-being in your everyday life.
You do not need a background in sound healing, energy work or meditation. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore through direct experience.
Rather than asking you to accept a particular belief or theory, the workshop gives you an opportunity to listen, experience and discover what resonates for you.
Sound Healing is intended as a complementary wellness and consciousness exploration program. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions and does not replace appropriate medical or mental health care.

January 9-10, 2027
9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Private Residence on E. Ocean View Ave
in Norfolk, VA
February 20-21, 2027
9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Private Residence on
Sands Road in Hamilton, VA
April 10-11, 2027
9:00am - 6:00pm EST
Private Residence on E. Ocean View Ave
in Norfolk, VA
Please email ChapterofUs@PresentChapter.com
if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Not at all. Both Exploring Consciousness and Sound Healing are designed to welcome beginners as well as experienced meditators and explorers. You’ll be guided through each exercise and experience step by step.
No previous experience with meditation, Monroe Sound Science™, consciousness exploration, sound healing or energy work is required.
Come with curiosity, openness and a willingness to explore.
Both are experiential two-day workshops developed by The Monroe Institute and use Monroe Sound Science™ audio, but each offers a different pathway of exploration.
Exploring Consciousness focuses on exploring different states of awareness and introduces you to Monroe’s Focus Levels, including Focus 10 and Focus 12. You’ll learn tools and techniques for deep relaxation, expanded awareness, inner exploration and accessing your own intuition and inner resources.
Sound Healing explores how sound, frequency and resonance interact with consciousness and the human energy system. Through guided audio experiences and other exercises, you’ll explore the potential of sound to support relaxation, balance, well-being and the body’s natural self-healing processes.
You don’t need to take one before the other. Choose the experience that speaks to you, or explore both.
Focus 10 and Focus 12 are expanded states of awareness developed through the work of The Monroe Institute.
During Exploring Consciousness, you’ll be introduced to these states through guided exercises supported by Hemi-Sync® & Monroe Sound Science™ audio.
Every participant’s experience is unique. Both workshops combine guided experiential exercises, learning, group discussion and time for personal reflection and integration.
Depending on the workshop and the individual, participants may experience deep relaxation, shifts in awareness, vivid imagery, increased clarity, emotional or energetic responses, personal insights or simply a profound sense of stillness and connection.
There is no “right” experience to have. We encourage you to leave expectations at home and approach the weekend with curiosity and openness, allowing yourself to discover what unfolds naturally for you within a safe and supportive setting.
Choose Exploring Consciousness if you’re especially curious about Focus Levels, expanded states of awareness, consciousness exploration, intuition and discovering more of your inner landscape.
Choose Sound Healing if you’re especially drawn to sound, frequency, resonance, energy and exploring how sound can support balance and well-being.
And if both are tugging at your curiosity, they’re designed as separate experiences, so you can absolutely attend both. Each offers a different lens through which to explore yourself and your consciousness.
No. Sound Healing is a complementary wellness and consciousness exploration experience. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a medical or mental health condition and should not replace appropriate care from qualified healthcare professionals.
Robert Monroe
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