Settle Into Stillness
Celebrating 15 years of leading Sound Journeys worldwide
Settle Into Stillness is a sanctuary of sound and human connection, where music becomes a meeting place for presence, reflection, and transformation. Settle Into Stillness was founded by Jeremy Arndt and Nancy Grzeszak, whose paths converged in 2011, igniting a shared passion for yoga and music that would ultimately blossom into a transformative journey around the world…
From the ancient lands of western North America,
to musical heart of West Africa,
the Saharan sands of Morocco,
the mystical center of Australia,
the lush jungles of Bali,
the spiritual heart of India,
the deep blue waters of the Aegean,
the shimmering shores of Lake Atitlan,
the mysterious pyramids of Egypt
the ancient lands of the Druids and Celts,
the emerald rainforests of the Amazon,
and more.
Their sound is inspired by a relentless pursuit of something greater than themselves, a journey built upon connecting with humans around the globe, on 6 continents, through the universal language of music. In their Sound Journeys, Settle Into Stillness weaves together the sounds of handpan, didgeridoo, gong, flute, synthesizers, singing bowls, and more to create spacious soundscapes for reflection and connection.
Along the way, they have learned from master musicians, teachers, and cultures who have generously shared their artistry and wisdom. These relationships continue to shape every Sound Journey they offer.
Today, Settle Into Stillness is known for creating one of the most refined, immersive, and transformative Sound Journey experiences in the world. Their work is the result of slow, organic growth: thousands of hours of practice, listening, deep study, performance, travel, and a devotion to honing their craft.
A Sound Journey with Settle Into Stillness is not simply a sound bath.
It is a guided inward experience, carried by emotion, nuance, intention, and artistry. Participants are gently led into the journey and gently guided out, creating a complete arc with a beginning, middle, and end, that mirrors the rhythm of a story, ceremony, or a journey.
Their work has has been streamed by millions, and has touched thousands of people across the world through their events and retreats, offering a space of rest, clarity, and inner connection. What emerges is not “sound healing,” but a space where each listener can cultivate their own inner awareness and their own inner guide.
Settle Into Stillness stands apart from the ever-growing landscape of mindfulness-based musical offerings because it is built on devotion and years of passionate persistence.
What began as a love story has evolved into a movement that continues to grow, evolve, and invite others inward.
This is the Sound Journey you’ve been searching for.
This is Settle Into Stillness.
About Nancy
Nancy is inspired by the deep well of knowledge that exists within our own being. Since 2004, she has been exploring this internal wisdom through Yoga, meditation, and sound. Her love of Yoga and pursuit of inspiration has taken her across the world to 22 different countries.
Her passions within the timeless practice of Yoga include Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She finds that the mind and body’s innate wisdom most often reveal themselves when residing in stillness. She completed her 200 hour Yoga teacher training certification with Prairie Yoga, based in Lisle (Chicago), Illinois in 2014, Relax and Renew® Level 1 Certification with Judith Hanson Lasater in 2017, and Lizzie Lasater’s 30 hour Restorative Yoga Training in 2019.
As one of the founders of Settle Into Stillness, Nancy shares the transcendent vibrations of Gongs, Crystal Singing Bowls, and more. She approaches these powerful vibrational instruments with a graceful mastery and deep listening, creating a soothing atmosphere that allows the listener to reconnect with themselves, their breath, and their true essence.
It is her deepest desire to create more love in this world by revealing the gift of stillness, and creating a soothing and nurturing space which facilitates healing for all.
About Jeremy
Jeremy has been fusing the mindfulness based practices of yoga and meditation with his music for over a decade. Since 2009, he has traveled the globe, with music as his guide, studying different musical traditions and finding a consistent thread of inspiration for his own music. His journeys have taken him to performance stages and yoga studios around the world, in 30 countries and 6 continents.
Jeremy has dove passionately into the study and exploration of many instruments, and is most known for his music with the Handpan (aka Hang, Hang Drum). He has become one of the most prolific performers on the Handpan in North America, having shared his music in over 1,000 performances in the last fifteen years and has become one of the top Handpan acts on Spotify, with over 9 million streams of his songs. His handpan music is gentle, soothing, and world-inspired, weaving a story with the sound of this captivating instrument.
In addition to the Handpan, Jeremy also plays the didgeridoo, guitar, and electronic music. He has taken part in a wide variety of music and recording projects around the globe, including his solo work as Jeremy Arndt and Heavenly3lues, as well as work with international music projects 8 Hands of Sound, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Groupe Sans Frontieres, based in Bamako, Mali.
Jeremy’s music is heavily influenced by his yoga practice, and he completed his 200 hour Yoga teacher training certification with Prairie Yoga, based in Lisle (Chicago), Illinois in 2014.
