A sound bath is facilitated by an instructor (such as Alex Coulter from Living Balance at our event), who will play a range of instruments such as gongs, crystal bowls and more, to fill the space with healing frequencies of sound. It is designed to help put the body into a more relaxed state.

The experience varies for each individual, but on the whole, you can expect to feel more calm and relaxed (in the mind and body) after the session compared to before.

You might be distracted by/focussed on the music itself (like listening to a concert), your mind might be busy and wander off on tangents, or you might even doze off a bit...!

All you have to 'do' is show up, lie down and (try) to allow yourself to relax into it and see where it takes you.

No. Whilst sound baths are often used by people following a spiritual path or belief system (and there are some wonderful benefits to the 'healing' as a whole) this event is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for those brand new to sound bath experiences as a whole.

Alex Coulter from Living Balance facilitates these experiences regularly and is well versed in the many practical and scientific effects of sound as well as the energetic/healing aspects too. You can follow and/or DM her here if you'd like to connect.

Very little! You will be lying down (if able) on a yoga mat with cushions and a blanket, as if you were about to take a nap. You simply close your eyes and listen to the sounds. If you are used to meditating, this is the ideal and similar state of mind you'll get into, but there is no pressure to 'relax' entirely. The journey will be different for everyone.

You will be provided with yoga mats, cushions and blankets.

You are also welcome to bring your own and/or extra items for comfort/warmth, such as eye masks.

You should dress comfortably and warmly if you can as the body tends to drop in temperature when lying on the floor. Think comfy loungewear, loose fitting yoga clothes etc. There is definitely no formal dress code for this one!

And the cosier you are, the easier you'll find it to relax.

A bottle of water is also a good idea.

We will move up from the yoga studio to the cafe for a warming cup of chai and some nibbles, where we can chat and network a little bit. There will be other refreshments available to purchase too.

Alex will also be on hand to answer any questions and/or discuss your experience if you wish.

If you'd prefer to head home at this stage, you are welcome.

Or if you want to bring a notebook or journal, you could use this time to reflect on the experience and jot down any new ideas that might have come to you during the session.