About
Where thought goes, energy flows.
Change your inner world, and you change your outer world.
This is the bedrock for all I do.
On a sunny afternoon in August of 1968 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, Marian and his 2 year old sister were playing joyfully in a sandbox outside of the high rise they lived in. Called to come upstairs, their mother greeted them with two packed suitcases, only for all three to find themselves on their way to Vienna, Austria on a bus shortly thereafter. Three days later the borders were shut closed behind the Iron Curtain, and after living in a refugee camp for several weeks, they eventually made their way to West Germany.
Having been uprooted from his friends, family and the known environment in an instant, left deep marks which took many years to unravel and integrate. Witnessing the Russian military invasion of his country of birth known as “Prague Spring”, coupled with the oppression and “normality” of lack and scarcity a communist regime instills, formed persistent psychological grooves and distinct belief systems at a very young age…
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During the gradual integration into the West German lifestyle and society, a pronounced sense of “not belonging”, grew progressively stronger in him. Living in a society which freely embraces and promotes alcoholic consumption, drinking became a welcome and convenient “crutch” during Marian's teenage years. Fueled by his curiosity, the progression to explore other soothing “eraser substances” seemed inevitable.
Several years after obtaining an industrial business degree and working for a large German conglomerate, Marian’s sense for adventure prompted him to apply for a transfer to the company's United States subsidiary in Chicago, IL in 1985.
Developing an undeniable dependency on alcohol over the years in order to function and cope with the multitude of challenges life inevitably presents, it became crystal clear to him that a lifestyle change was necessary. The dictum “If nothing changes, nothing changes” as well as “Straight and narrow is the path….waste no time”, became his mantras, and in 1990 a 12-step recovery program proved to be a life saver for him, paving the path to continuous sobriety since.
Having made this conscious choice, he embarked on a lasting inner journey and pursuit of a metaphysical path to discover "what makes him tick, and what does not make him tick". Being a hobby photographer, during his soul searching moments, he would repeatedly hear a small inner voice telling him ”you have to do something with your photography…”. Eventually he jumped ship in 1999, left his corporate career of 20 years, and followed his inner voice to embrace the art of visual storytelling as a full time commercial and fine art photographer.
Being a long time hand drummer, he then went on to expand his creative repertoire by expressing images also through the powerful vehicle of gong sounds in 2011. Driven by his own process of inner awakening and ongoing personal transformation, Marian wanted to motivate and assist others to raise their awareness, and recognize their freedom to making positive choices and changes in their lives. This lead him to establish 'Gong Sound Healing' in 2012…and also paved his path to a midnight meeting of Gabriela at a Gong master Class with Don Conreaux in Memphis, TN in late 2014. For the next 11 years they became closest partners. In summer 2025 their mutual path had reached its ending. Impermanence…
Released in deep, heartfelt Gratitude…Delamora Transformational Experiences
The Gong Master Class workshop in Memphis, TN provided by the legendary Don Conreaux proved to highlight and reflect the powerful concept of resonance at its absolute purest. Marian and Gabriela drew out a detailed ‘napkin sketch’ of what they envisioned their mutual endeavor to be and look like, and shortly thereafter 'Delamora Transformational Experiences' was born. Their journey together allowed them to embark on a new adventure while facing a myriad of continuous opportunities for inner growth and expansion. This ultimately lead to Marian’s continuation of what he initially began in 2012, morphing into “Higher Frequency Living”…
Gabriela’s pursuits and offerings can be found on her website at https://www.gabydelamora.com/
“Life is a song. It has its own rhythm of harmony. It is a symphony of all things which exist in major and minor keys of Polarity. It blends the discords, by opposites, into harmony which unites the whole into a grand symphony of life. To learn through experience in this life, to appreciate the symphony and lessons of life and to blend with the whole, is the object of our being here.”
— Dr. Randolph Stone
My sound based path is part of a journey that reveals ancient wisdom residing in each of us.
I share elements that continue to fuel my own inner transformation. They are heartfelt and intended to benefit your evolution by living in the present.
Releasing debilitating tendencies leads each of us to compassionate empowerment and liberation of others.
My values and mission encompass:
Inspiration | Awareness | Empowerment
Trust | Honesty | Authenticity
Creative inner transformation
Compassionate value driven service
Building community
Ecologically mindful expansion & innovation
Above all...Love
See and hear
Peruse visuals of the guided meditation presentations & sound therapy events. Being fully experiential, no video or photo can properly describe what occurs within during one of the transformative events. It needs to be felt….
A brief interview with Marian on gong baths and aspects of sound therapy (before he met Gabriela). View the full documentary here, or on Gaia
On average about 65 % of our thoughts are redundant, self-sabotaging or negative…why not change it?
Members of the medical profession after experiencing our sound based meditation, are saying...
The forward thinking approach of Urban Outfitters in honoring their national leadership team, hosted in Chicago, IL
WE ALL JUST NEED TO GONG! is an Award Winning fascinating full feature movie about the scientifically proven healing power of “Vibrational Medicine”, the Gong. It features over 40 Gong professionals and enthusiasts from 16 countries.
Full house during our meditative sound journey at the Theosophical Society
Private sound healing for a couple on a Lake Superior beach
One of the first overnight gong bath events at Prana Yoga
Sound bath event at a women's retreat
In Kathmandu, Nepal...where do you even begin selecting the 'right' singing bowl...?
Sound bath meditation with gongs, didgeridoo, handpan and more at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, IL
At a mindfulness and relaxation event at the Carlos Slim foundation in Mexico City
Marian during the early section of the guided meditation at the Theosophical Society in America in Wheaton, IL
An overnight sound bath at Prana Yoga's awesome Himalayan crystal salt room
Sound meditation event at the Burbank School District for 70 teachers and admin staff
Gong bath at the Chi Yoga Shack in Chicago, IL
Sound bath at the awesome 105f studio in Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Sound journey at Chicago's 105f studio at Dearborn Station
At the awesomely unique and precious Yoga Among Friends in Downers Grove, IL
Deep inner reflection at the Theosophical Society in America in Wheaton, IL
With the wonderful Dr. Larry Dossey at an event in honor of Ervin László
North Shore Healing Center sound bath in Chicago, IL
With Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell at the Theosophical Society of America
The legendary Don Conreaux, Mitch Nur PhD., and Richard Rudis
With Jens Zygar, co-creator of the Paiste Planetary gongs
Our presentation at the 2017 GRMA summit for Fortune 500 executives
With the remarkable 'Supermensch' Shep Gordon
Labor Solutions managers after a corporate mindfulness event
During the BrainTap summit, a sound bath meditation for health practitioners
A sound bath meditation event for patients and relatives at the Shriners Hospitals for Children
A sound bath relaxation at the Living Well Cancer Center
After a gong bath meditation geared for teachers at a school in the Chicago area
In person group sound bath event
Deeply relaxed participants of a group event
Our sound bath for managers of Urban Outfitters
Corporate sound bath and mindfulness presentation at Labor Solutions with Prof. Jeff Sucec
Group photo after overnight sound bath at Yogaview
Group photo after overnight sound bath in Chicago
Group photo after overnight sound bath at Yogaview
Group photo after overnight gong bath event at Prana Yoga
The integration on the morning after an overnight sound bath at Prana Yoga's awesome Himalayan crystal salt room
Nurture + Wellness + Mindful Awareness = Balance
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Born in former communist ruled Czechoslovakia and emigrated to “West” Germany, Marian has been enthralled with nature and the inherent order of the Universe from a very young age. This fascination fuels his drive to express beauty and harmony through light and sound.
As a result of embarking on a lasting inner journey and pursuit of a metaphysical path to find out about his “inner workings", he eventually left his 20 year sales and marketing career and began a new life segment as an artist, fine art photographer, professional commercial photographer and video creator.
Being a long time hand drummer, he connected with the healing properties of sound expanded. After studies within the field of sound therapy he widened his creative repertoire by expressing images also through the powerful vehicle of gongs and other sound tools.
Marian possesses a heightened sensitivity, appreciation and awareness to the process of inner growth and personal transformation. His inimitable keen sense of visual, aesthetic and intuitive perception as well as innate rhythmic hand drum abilities creatively contribute to the transformative and meditative Delamora sound excursions, experiences and various offerings. His extensive career in international business benefits the multitude of commercial aspects the couple’s endeavors present.
He published his first book "Inspirationals" and is an associate member of the Harmonic Therapy Association, the Sound Healers Association, and licensed PSYCH-K® facilitator. He received his Gong Master certification from the legendary Don Conreaux, and studied extensively with senior instructor, lecturer and teacher Mitch Nur, PhD of 9waysacademia.
Having discovered the racquet sport of squash in 1979, he has been an avid player since. In 2005, the year his daughter Stella was born, he was the Illinois State Squash Champion. Spring Forest Qigong, walks in nature and meditation are part of his non negotiable daily practice.
Intention + Vibration = Healing
And then of course, let us not forget the best medicine of all, LAUGHTER…
Enjoy watching this blooper reel. You can see the final version here