Stress Reduction Sound Bath
2nd Thursdays | 7:30–9:00 PM | Berkeley, CA
Doors open at 7:30 PM • Sound begins promptly at 7:45
✨ Your Monthly Ritual for Rest & Renewal
Stressed? Wired? Longing to reset?
This isn’t just another night out—it’s a night in. Into your body. Into your breath. Into a sound sanctuary where rest is sacred and stillness is healing.
Under the glow of stunning stained-glass windows in a peaceful, non-denominational Berkeley church, we gather once a month to pause, soften, and return to ourselves.
This sound bath is your invitation to experience the science and magic of sound as medicine—a chance to move out of stress and into a state of balance, calm, and clarity.
🌿 What to Expect
Led by Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Erica Skone-Rees, with live music by Bryce Mulholland and Shannon Hopkins, each session includes:
✔ A grounding meditation to help you arrive
✔ An immersive sound journey to calm the nervous system
✔ Live instruments: crystal & Tibetan singing bowls, hand pans, guzheng (Chinese harp), acoustic guitar, frame drum, Koshi bells & more
✔ A quiet, supportive space where you’re free to rest, move gently, or simply be
Scientific studies show that sound baths can help:
- Lower cortisol (stress hormone)
- Improve sleep and focus
- Support emotional clarity
- Activate the body’s natural healing response
🧘♀️ What to Bring
Bring anything that helps you feel cozy and supported:
- Yoga mat, camping pad, or cushions
- Blanket, pillow, eye mask, or bolster
- Water or layers for warmth
You’re welcome to lie down, sit up, or move gently—whatever feels wise for your body. If you need to shift during the experience, we simply ask that you move toward the back or side aisles.
📍 Location
Northbrae Community Church
941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA
🕊️ Held in the Sanctuary – a spacious, peaceful room with stunning stained-glass windows.
🌎 Located on unceded Ohlone/Chochenyo land
🚫 Scent-Free Space
To support the health and comfort of all attendees, especially those with chemical sensitivities, we kindly ask that you come fragrance-free—please avoid perfume, essential oils, or scented products.
💛 Come As You Are
No experience necessary. Whether you’re returning or brand new to sound baths, you are welcome here.
Let this be your monthly ritual of rest—a moment just for you.
🎟️ Space is limited—save your spot now.
💌 Need a little extra support right now?
If you're navigating financial hardship, reach out. We offer a few reduced-rate spots each month with care and no questions asked.
We can’t wait to welcome you into this sound sanctuary.
Come rest. Come receive. Come home to yourself.
—Erica, Shannon & Bryce
