What to Expect

I very much remember my first sound bath. It felt like nothing I had experienced before. I was drifting in and out, taken by the sound waves. Two hours felt like a split second. That was when I knew that this was a modality I wanted to work with.

As I kept going back into these spaces, I realised that my experience was different each time. I understood that sound amplified what needed to be witnessed. All I could do is to deeply listen and meet what was arising with presence.

That’s what is so powerful about sound. It doesn’t need words. It is a force pointing you towards the direction of the journey, and we make of it what we need.

 I’ve had very visceral experiences, ones where I fell asleep, others where I was transported into an altered state, and some where I was stuck in the mind. I learnt to observe my experience, in a new way.

We will start with mindfulness practices to help you drop into the sound session. This includes movement, mindful meditation, breathwork, vocal activation, and more.

Instruments We Play

We will use a variety of acoustic instruments, each chosen for its unique resonance and energetic effect. These include:

• Crystal Singing Bowls & Hand-hammered Sound Bowls, using different tonal combinations to trigger states of deep relaxation, insights, or altered states of consciousness.

• Gong, an ancient, large, metal percussion instrument (usually bronze or brass) that produces deep, resonant tones and complex, layered overtones when struck

• Chimes, Light, airy sounds that bring a sense of clarity and upliftment.

• Drums and Shakers, Rhythmic grounding instruments used to create pulse and movement.

• Other Divine Intruments

• Voice, Intuitive vocal work to open space and deepen emotional connection.

Your presence and openness to receive is all that is required.

The Benefits of Sound Healing & What Science Says

In the spaces we curate, the invitation is to go beyond hearing and into deep listening, to feel sound through the body and notice how the body responds to vibration, supporting nervous system regulation and stress relief.

Research suggests that certain types of sound, particularly slow rhythms and deep frequencies, can shift the body into a calmer physiological state. These sounds can help lower cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, while encouraging the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers. As the nervous system settles, many people experience a sense of relaxation, emotional ease, and reduced perception of pain. In a world that constantly asks us to stay alert and productive, creating space for this kind of deep rest and nourishment becomes essential.

Sound also interacts directly with the nervous system through the vagus nerve. This long nerve runs from the brain through the body and plays a role in regulating the parasympathetic nervous system (the system responsible for the body’s “rest and digest” response) When this system is activated, the body begins to slow down: heart rate softens, breathing deepens, and the system moves toward restoration.

The vagus nerve can be gently stimulated through vibration and sound, particularly through the ears and vocal pathways. Practices such as humming, singing, or simply listening to resonant tones and instruments can support this process.

Sound can also stimulate. Through a field called cymatics, we see that sound vibrations can organise matter into patterns. While science is still exploring how this translates inside the body, it reminds us that vibration can influence structure.

Sound doesn’t just reach the ear. It travels through the body as mechanical vibration, influencing tissues, fluids, and the nervous system. In my humble opinion, that is why many people report visceral or thought pattern responses to sound.

This is one of the principles behind a sound bath. Through immersive vibrations and tones, the body is given the conditions to settle, regulate, and enter a state of deep rest where restoration can naturally occur.

Sound Healing for Emotional Release

Sound doesn’t only soothe the nervous system, it can mobilise it. Different frequencies, rhythms, and volumes can gently stimulate activation responses, bringing energy into parts of the system that may feel numb, collapsed, or shut down.

For example, steady low tones or soft harmonics often support slowing down and settling, while sharper, faster, or more percussive sounds can increase alertness, awaken sensation, and invite movement or emotional release. This kind of activation isn’t about overwhelm, it’s about restoring range, helping the nervous system move between states rather than staying stuck one.

At the heart of the sound work is the principle of tension and release. It is a natural rhythm present in both music and the human experience. Through these built-up moments, we allow the body to meet and feel areas of held tension. Then, we gradually shift into softness, stillness, and openness, giving you space to let go and integrate.

This cycle mirrors the way we move through emotions, stress, and healing: pressure, awareness, release, and restoration. By working with these patterns, sound can become a powerful ally in emotional processing and nervous system regulation.

When used intentionally, sound becomes a tool for regulation through contrast: activating where there is stagnation, softening where there is excess intensity, and supporting the body to find its own rhythm between the two.

Meet Your Facilitators

I am so excited to begin this journey of co-creation with my soul friend, Toni. We both speak the same language, and I know that, when you attend our sessions, you will feel it too.

Lara Wehbe

Lara offers somatic therapy and coaching, and integrates various trauma-informed modalities into her work. Her approach is influenced by Pauline Olivero’s work on deep listening, and focuses on principles of presence, openness, and curiosity in the body as we experience the sound field around us and within us. She grounds her work in somatic approaches, such as somatic meditations, vocal toning and deep listening exercises, or even body- based awareness and self-massage working with the nervous system.

Toni Falconer

Toni’s work integrates yoga, somatic practice and sound as pathways to cultivate connection and embodied presence. Their approach is influenced by Buddhist and compassion-based practices, with a particular interest in exploring awareness through mindful movement and listening. Having spent time studying and practising in Nepal, Toni’s teaching is grounded in contemplative traditions while also drawing on modern, trauma-informed somatic approaches, creating spaces that support nervous system regulation, curiosity and gentle self-inquiry.