Our regular sound bath sessions last 75 min which allows enough time for guided relaxation practice, sound bath and coming back into the body after the session. For Corporations and wellness retreats we usually recommend 60 min-75 min for the sound bath. However the minimum length of the sound bath session should be 50 min to enjoy the experience and benefit of the practice. The maximum length of the session is 2 hours. We also use few of our instruments during the seminars or mindfulness practice. This can be as short as 15 min- 30 min practice.

Sound Bath is the most enjoyable and beneficial while lying down. It allows the whole body to relax. But sitting down can also be an effective way of receiving it. You can always change your position during the session. Some people like to sit and observe the session, which is also fine. Some people like to sit in meditation.

Yes!The Sound Bath experience can be very beneficial and enjoyable for both mum to be and a baby. Soothing and relaxing sounds will help to calm the mind and relax the body.However during the first trimester there is a lot of changes happening, nervous system is also more sensitive and some women may be more sensitive to the sounds of gongs, simply because gongs can evoke different emotions.Please inform us if you are pregnant so we can look after you best during the session.Our style of playing is aiming to evoke state of ease and deep relaxation. We want to sooth the nervous system and as facilitators have long experience with trauma-sensitive approaches. We are inclusive of participants with special needs, neurodiversity, sensory needs and facilitate the session with great care.

For most people a sound bath is a gentle, low-risk experience — though how safe it feels has more to do with how it's held than with the instruments themselves. Our sound baths are trauma-informed, which means they are focused on regulating the nervous system not overwhelming it. Our sessions are designed to be inclusive of different sensory needs and neurodivergence. We don't use crystal bowls, our approach to playing gongs is nervous-system friendly, and we never place bowls or instruments on the body. You're free to sit up, change position or leave at any point. Sound can bring emotions to the surface. Some people cry, some feel unexpectedly moved, some find that feelings or memories surface that they weren't expecting. That's a normal response, not a sign something has gone wrong — many people describe it as a release, or as reconnecting with something they'd set aside.But it should always happen gently. A sound bath should never traumatise you, cause pain, or leave you feeling worse than when you arrived. If something difficult comes up, there should be someone there to notice and support you — during the session and afterwards.People experience sound baths differently depending on their stress levels and what they bring with them on the day — but for most it is a deeply relaxing and enjoyable experience.A small number of conditions mean someone should sit a session out:a pacemaker, defibrillator or similar implanted devicesound-triggered epilepsy or a history of seizuresrecent surgeryan acute infection, cold or feverserious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, active psychosis, bipolar disorder with psychosis, or severe untreated depressionPlease also don't attend if you've been drinking alcohol or taking drugs.We share a full list of contraindications in advance so anyone affected can be accommodated comfortably. If you have any other questions, special needs or aren't sure whether to attend, contact us or your doctor.

We can play for almost any group size — what matters is the space. Our regular sessions comfortably hold around 20 people. What we won't do is overcrowd a room. Everyone needs space to lie down comfortably without touching the person beside them. We agree capacity with each venue rather than working to a fixed number.

We have quite a large instrument collection:7 gongs — Paiste planetary gongs, wind gongs, chao gongs, and thali gong platesHimalayan singing bowlsMelodic instruments — handpans, Rav Vast, sansula, monochord, tuned and solfeggio pipesTexture and rhythm — chimes, bells, tingshas, ocean drum, rainstick, shamanic drum, seed shell rattlesFor concerts and large events — a 120cm Japanese Taiko drum, which adds a deep bass you feel as much as hearWe work with metal and natural instruments rather than crystal. Hand-forged bowls and bronze gongs have a warmer, more complex tone and a long, soft decay, and we find they sit more comfortably with a sensitive nervous system.Crystal bowls have a purer, more piercing and direct sound. Played sparingly and with skill they can be a lovely addition — but that brightness can be activating rather than settling for a sensitive nervous system. We're also uneasy about how they're often marketed and sourced. That's the main reason we choose not to use them. It is not a judgement of anyone who uses them, especially if they do it with sensitivity and skill. What you'll hear at any particular session depends on the venue, how much space there is, and whether one or both of us is playing. A regular evening sound bath might be singing bowls, two or three gongs, chimes and a handpan. Other regular sessions include more of the collection.More instruments isn't automatically better. A sound bath isn't a performance, or a contest in how many instruments are in the room. What matters is how they're played and used: with intention, skill, and attunement to the people in the room. A beautiful session can include just a set of Himalayan singing bowls and still have a deeply relaxing effect on the body and mind. We also think the instrument list should be available before anyone books. People have real preferences and sometimes previous experiences with instruments: some love gongs, others find them too much; some seek out crystal bowls, and some of us avoid them. Knowing what will be in the room lets you decide whether a session is right for you, and being able to make that choice is part of feeling safe and what trauma-informed practice actually means. If you'd like to know exactly what we're bringing to a particular session, just ask.

One or two, depending on the instruments needed and our availability that day. For larger gatherings we usually travel together — it makes setting up quicker, and it means one of us can quietly support a participant if needed while the other keeps playing.

We've been delivering sound baths in Ireland since 2010 — the first providers in Galway and Mayo, and among the first in the country. Between us we have 25 years of combined experience working with groups, from small teams to 300 people at conferences and festivals.We've trained with pioneers of sound bath practice and with gong teachers internationally, and we keep training every year rather than treating one certificate as a finish line.

If you are attending one of our regular sessions please make sure that you are comfortable. Things to bring: Yoga mat or mattress, sheepskin, duvet to lie down Blanket Pillow Extra support for your knees and back if you are pregnant or have back issues Eye mask/pillow or scarf to cover your eyes (We have linen seed eye pillows for sale for €15) Water to drink Wear warm and comfortable clothing for relaxation Warm socks

No. Sessions are accessible to complete beginners, and to people who find traditional seated meditation difficult.​

Many people attend sound baths as a way to slow down, rest deeply, and step out of constant mental activity. While sound baths are not therapy, participants often report feeling calmer, more grounded, and more settled after a session.​​​​​If you're dealing with something difficult, a sound bath can sit alongside other support, but it isn't a substitute for it.

Yes — We're trained in trauma awareness and group facilitation, and committed to practising that way. To be clear about what that does and doesn't mean: we don't treat trauma, and we don't work with anxiety as a condition. ​What it does mean is that safety, predictability and a sense of control matter for everyone, but especially for people living with trauma, PTSD, anxiety or OCD. So we build sessions around that:​We choose instruments and playing styles that don't startle the nervous system into fight or flightVolume stays controlled — no sudden crashesInstruments are never placed on your body, unless in one on one settingWe tell you what to expect before we begin, so nothing comes as a surpriseYou stay in control: sit up, change position or leave at any point, and nobody will make anything of itWe use language that's inviting rather than instructiveEach session has a gentle structure, but is never fixed — we watch the room, listen and adapt to the people in it​We try to create a safe space with sound where shifts and transformation are possible, while staying gentle.​We can't promise how a session will land for you. What we can say is that we'll do our best to hold it safely, and not to add any more tension to what you're already carrying. We don't diagnose or treat anything — if something is going on for you, please talk to your doctor or therapist.​​

Adults who are stressed, overwhelmed, tired, or finding it hard to switch off — and anyone who simply wants an hour of proper rest.​We also welcome teenagers, and people who are neurodivergent. If your mind rarely stops — whether that's an anxious mind, ADHD, or just a busy head — a sound bath can be a way in, because there's nothing to concentrate on and nothing to get right.​Relaxation doesn't always happen the first time. Curious minds often want to work out what's going on before they can let go, and settling can take longer. That's normal.I have ADHD and anxiety myself, so I know how hard switching off can be. For me, trust and safety have to come first — I can't let go without them. As your mind and body learn the experience is safe and begin to recognise it, they ease off on their own.​So if you're curious, come a few times and let your mind and body discover how to rest again. And if your body tells you sound isn't for you, don't fight it — that's worth listening to too.​​