MATTAN SHARVIT
RESIDENT TEACHER
Mattan Sharvit is a dedicated sound practitioner, meditation facilitator, in the sound community in New York City. Drawing from years of study and practice, his approach is both intuitive and grounded in the science of sound healing.
A former Director of Sustainability and Cooperate Social Responsibility for major olive oil companies and farms, Mattan left the corporate world to pursue his calling of supporting individuals pursue a profound sense of calm and connection, while fostering healing on mental and emotional levels.
Mattan began his sound immersion at the groundbreaking WOOM CENTER in New York City, where he studied under founders Elian Zach and David Shemesh, as well as ethnomusicologist, sound researcher and therapist, Alexandre Tannous.
A licensed yoga practitioner and teacher with over 700 hours of formal training, Mattan studied yoga under renowned teachers Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee for many years and spent months in India studying under Radhanath Swami. Whether working with individuals or guiding group sessions, Mattan integrates key yoga principles to create a safe, nurturing environment for participants to explore their inner landscapes through sound.
Mattan’s favorite chant is, “I was blind of my identity, I offer my respect to my teachers who have helped me open my eyes with the light of knowledge.”
The Qi center welcome Matan as resident teacher of sound and Qi energy practice as we broaden our offering of knowledge
ROOT LINAGE: Kriya Yoga has been passed down directly from master to disciple through an unbroken lineage: from Babaji Maharaj to Lahiri Mahasaya, then to Swami Shri Yukteshwar, followed by Paramahansa Yogananda, and continuing to the present Kriya Yoga masters.
PRACTICE WITH MATTAN
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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Join us for a 1 hour journey into sound meditation, where you’ll actively engage with sound as a tool for deep relaxation, mental clarity, and contemplation. While terms like sound baths, sound therapy, and sound journeys are often used, we emphasize sound meditation to invite your active participation and intentional listening throughout.
This practice harnesses the vibrational power of various instruments—Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, chimes, drums, and more—to help guide you into a state of profound relaxation. Together, we'll explore mindful breathing, vocal toning (gentle humming and wordless sounds), and practices to support a meditative, contemplative state.
During this experience, the sounds will help bring your mind and body into balance, releasing tension and encouraging restfulness. Allow the vibrations to gently influence your brain’s rhythms, enhancing relaxation and preparing you for restful sleep and more vivid dreams.