Navin Sahjpaul

Artist | Therapeutic Practices Residency

Sound Sanctuary

This deep listening experience consists of a collection of compositions that were created during Navin’s 3-week Therapeutic Integration artist residency at Lobe Studios in September 2024

His intention with this residency was to explore the Therapeutic Application of 4D Sound by creating compositions and soundscapes to be used in conjunction with other healing modalities (Breathwork, Yoga, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy)

”The 3 week residency was incredibly memorable for me as an artist. To have had that opportunity to be in the Lobe space for 4 hours a day brought me so much joy, and I am excited to be able to share my work at with you all.”

At Sound Sanctuary, you are invited to slow down, pause, and rest as you experience an auditory landscape Navin has designed to evoke deep relaxation, reflection, inner exploration, and peace.

This guided listening experience offers you a chance to explore sound as a tool for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Drawing on a blend of natural soundscapes, synthesizers, and field recordings, the event creates an immersive environment that promotes clarity and healing.

Navin Sahjpaul is a Music Therapist (BMT), Certified Yoga Teacher, Artist (Musician, Writer), Mental Health Advocate, and is currently completing an M.A. of Counselling Degree. As a South Asian man of colour, Navin's work is in Vancouver, BC as a Music Therapist (BMT) in Addictions & Mental Health in the Healthcare System, and as a Community Wellness Event Facilitator, has focused on how music can be utilized in therapeutic, healing environments in an effort to improve one's quality of life and to help individuals overcome mental health challenges. One of Navin's primary offerings are Sound Meditation/Bath experiences within which he utilizes a battery powered amp, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Singing Bowls, and a Midi Keyboard which is connected to computer software where he creates ambient soundscapes. All of the music is created live and is a restorative experience, opening the heart and allowing space to process emotions and feelings, providing an opportunity for the body to release anxiety, tension, and stress that has been stored and accumulated within one’s nervous system over time. As a musician, Navin is a multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Guitar, Flute, Voice) who releases and preforms original music under the alias, Gohj-ji, which over the years includes a collection of albums, EP's, singles, and collaboration projects with other artists that explores the genres of Ambient/Drone, Indie Rock, Lofi, House, Hiphop, & Singer-Songwriter. Navin has a particular interest in creating instrumental, ambient soundscapes within which he utilizes field recordings and computer software as part of his design process. He holds a Bachelors of Music Therapy Degree from Capilano University, a Diploma in the Foundations of Music Therapy Program from Douglas College, and a Certificate of Graduation from Langara's Digital Audio Music Production Program. In 2024, Navin was invited to perform at SLUMBER, an overnight ambient concert on Galiano Island hosted by Active Passive. In 2023, Navin was a presenter at the Canadian Psychedelic Summit at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, with his offerings being providing Live Music before Paul Stamets' talk and co-facilitating an experiential Breathwork & Sound Meditation Session alongside Damian Norman (Soulful Somatic). In 2020, Navin preformed alongside Amine Bouzaher (Simple Machines) at the Vancouver Mural Festival which was curated by Public Disco, creating a Live Ambient set based off of the release of their collaboration single “Seen” which can be accessed on streaming services under Navin’s alias, Gohj-ji.