Michael Canales discovered his passion for the handpan during his transformative journey of personal growth. While curating events for The Energy Stack, a mixed-modality experience featuring hapè ceremony, breathwork, and cold plunges, he was introduced to the instrument’s ethereal tones. Captivated by its meditative sound, the handpan quickly became a centerpiece in both his personal practice and his retreats. Today, Michael integrates its calming melodies into The Energy Stack and his biannual men’s retreats, using the instrument to inspire connection, mindfulness, and inner peace in others.