Shai Ardebilchi

Shai Ardebilchi is a drummer, percussionist, energy healer, and ceremonialist based in Ojai, California. A devoted firekeeper in his community, Shai shares a deep connection to Earth, body, and spirit through immersive healing sound journeys. His offerings are rooted in reverence for the natural world and a commitment to creating sacred space for transformation and restoration. With a background in ceremonial work and a lifelong relationship with rhythm, Shai intuitively weaves live instrumentation with the subtle movements of energy in a space. He performs using quartz crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, tubular chimes, gongs, hand drums, and other vibrational tools. His sound journeys are often layered with original recorded music he composes, designed to guide listeners into deep states of relaxation, clarity, and connection. Each session Shai offers is a co-creative experience, attuned to the moment and the energy of those present. Whether under ancient oak trees, around sacred fires, or in still rooms, his work invites people to return to a natural state of balance and inner harmony. Through sound, Shai opens portals to the unseen, inviting presence, healing, and the remembering of our wholeness.

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