Sound Baths

Take time out for yourself to experience the soothing and healing power of sound. Release tension from body and mind, rest and allow yourself time to detox from the busy, noisy and demanding digital world in these nourishing sessions for women and men.

Monika sitting in the garden playing Tibetan singing bowls

What is a sound bath?

It's a form of meditation that involves using various instruments, such as a gong, singing bowls and chimes, to produce sounds and vibrations to guide participants into a deeply relaxed state.

The sound waves will massage your body internally to promote physical, mental and emotional rejuvenation. The vibrations will penetrate your body to gently shake out restrictions and blockages of your natural energy. Both aspects can help your body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones that boost your well-being.

You'll be invited to join me for a complimentary herbal tea afterwards (sessions at Harrow HA2 0AR only) and an opportunity to learn about the instruments, including your own hands-on experience of playing them.

Contraindications

Sound bath sessions involve creating waves of sounds and vibrations using crystal singing bowls and other instruments. This might be inadvisable if you have certain medical conditions, such as sound-induced epilepsy, tinnitus, ménière's, severe or clinical mental health problems, heart conditions, or are pregnant. If you’re unsure whether you should participate in the sound bath because of your health, please consult your doctor.

Monika standing in the garden holding koshi chimes

Benefits

We're all different and will therefore experience and benefit from a sound bath differently. Attending a sound bath can:

Provide opportunity to relax
Boost a sense of well-being
Encourage greater self-care
Improve sleep quality
Help manage pain and discomfort
Bring a feeling of calmness
Reduce stress and tension
Promote mental clarity and creativity
Help with emotional release
Offer company of like-minded individuals

What to Expect

Upon your arrival, you can expect:

Warm welcome and introduction to the venue
Calm, peaceful, warm and clean venue
Small group setting of up to 10 attendees*
Introduction to all the other attendees*
Yoga mats, blankets, cushions, eye pillows and bolsters provided*
Option to participate seated instead of lying down
Soothing candles, fairy and mood lights
Sounds and vibrations from instruments used
Opportunity for you to provide feedback
Complimentary herbal tea and snacks*
Time to mingle with other like-minded people*
Opportunity to learn about and play the instruments

* Sessions at Harrow HA2 0AR only

Room set up for a yoga and sound bath retreat with mats and singing blows

picture of crystal singing bowls, flowers and hears

Timetable, Prices and Bookings

Sound bath sessions are held at different venues throughout the year. Please read on to find out more.

Monika Gago Yoga Studio, Harrow HA2 0AR

Monthly sound baths on Saturdays from 17:00 to 18:30 and Wednesdays 19:00 to 20:30, which are £18. There are only ten spaces in each session so book early to reserve your space. Mats, blankets, cushions, eye pillows and bolsters are all provided for these sessions. Head here to book your space.

Dates of planned sound baths:

8 and 26 March
5 and 30 April
3 and 21 May
7 and 25 June
5 and 30 July
2 and 13 August
6 and 24 September
4 and 29 October
1 and 26 November
6 and 17 December

Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 4EA

Monthly sound baths held on Monday nights are coming soon.

North Harrow Community Library, Harrow HA1 4HN

Weekly sound baths on Fridays from 12:15 to 13:00, funded by the library and free to attend. These sessions are seated. Head here to book your space.

Private and Corporate Sessions

To find out about and book a private or corporate sound bath please explore the information here.

Sound Bath Registration

If you're new to sound baths with Monika you'll be asked to complete a short one-off registration here once you complete your booking.

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