Monthly Sound Healing
Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing
A little space to pause, breathe and restore.
One Friday evening each month, with nowhere else you need to be. Simply come as you are.
One hour, just for you
to move, listen and properly exhale.
WhenSecond Friday each month
Time6:00–7:00pm
IncludesGentle Yoga, Sound Bowls & Percussion
Location37 Bernier Rd, ShelleyOpen map ↗
A gift of time
Rest, restore and let the bowls do the talking.
Sometimes we need a little time away from the busyness of everyday life. Time to slow down, soften our shoulders, settle our thoughts and simply be. My monthly Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing evenings offer a welcoming space to do just that.
We begin with gentle, accessible yoga before settling into a comfortable resting position. Then you can simply listen to the sounds and vibrations of quartz crystal singing bowls, accompanied by gentle percussion, ocean drum and chimes.
Come as you are
Designed for real bodies and busy brains.
- Complete beginners are welcome
- Gentle movement with practical options
- Time to lie down and simply receive
- Nothing to achieve and no particular way you need to feel
What to expect
A gentle arc from doing to being.
01Arrive and settleStep inside, find your place and allow the outside world to wait.
02Move gentlyAccessible yoga helps the body soften before the sound relaxation begins.
03Receive the soundCrystal bowls and complementary percussion create an immersive, changing soundscape.
04Return slowlyTake a little time to notice how you feel before carrying that quiet moment into your evening.
Your monthly moment of rest
Join me on the second Friday of each month, 6:00–7:00pm, for gentle yoga, sound bowls and percussion. Choose a casual evening when you need it, or give yourself a regular space to pause throughout the year.
Investment
Full-year course (12 monthly sessions): $23.50 per session — $282 for the year.
Casual drop-in: $25 per class.
2027 dates available to book
Use the booking button to visit the class booking page and choose Monthly Sound Healing. If you need a hand finding a date or booking the full year, please get in touch.
A little curiosity, gently held
The relationship between sound and wellbeing
Sound has long been part of shared rituals, reflection and rest. Today, researchers are exploring how sound and music-based practices may influence stress, mood and wellbeing. The research is still developing, and I find it helpful to hold both curiosity and care as we learn more.
Mood, tension and emotional wellbeing
In a singing bowl meditation study involving 62 people, participants reported less tension, anxiety and fatigue, alongside improvements in mood after a session. It was an observational study without a control group, so it cannot tell us whether the bowls themselves caused those changes. Still, it offers an interesting glimpse into how a period of listening and rest may feel.
Stress and relaxation
A review of 104 randomised trials of music interventions found overall improvements in psychological and physiological measures of stress. Those interventions varied, and they are different from our singing bowl evenings. This broader research offers context for the connection between sound and relaxation; it does not establish what a particular bowl session will do.
Rest and the nervous system
When life feels busy or demanding, it can be difficult to find opportunities to slow down. Here, gentle movement and supported rest offer time to notice your breathing, listen and settle at your own pace. There is no need to make anything happen. Researchers are still investigating how singing bowl practices relate to relaxation, sleep and the body’s responses.
An emerging area of research
A 2025 systematic review of 19 clinical studies examined singing bowl practices across eight countries, with studies published between 2008 and 2024. The review identified potential benefits for anxiety, depression, sleep quality and cognitive function in different participant groups. Much of the research focused on mental health, with some studies also exploring physiological responses, including brain activity. These are promising areas for further exploration, although the studies varied in quality and stronger research is needed to confirm the findings.
For me, this growing interest in sound and wellbeing sits alongside a simple invitation: to pause, rest and enjoy a shared experience of gentle movement and listening.
A moment for yourself
You don’t need to understand the science of sound to enjoy the experience. Perhaps you’ll notice your breathing becoming a little easier, your body feeling more settled, or your thoughts becoming quieter. Perhaps you’ll simply enjoy having an hour where nothing else is expected of you.
Everyone’s experience is different, and there’s no right or wrong way to respond. My intention is to offer a welcoming space where you can enjoy gentle movement, supported rest and the opportunity to reconnect with yourself.
Strength, movement, rest & connection.
Your host
Held with care by Heather Robbins, C-IAYT.
Heather brings more than 25 years of yoga experience to a session that is professional, heartfelt and quietly joyful. As a certified C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and experienced teacher, she offers options and guidance without turning relaxation into another achievement.
Make a little space for yourself
A genuine exhale in the middle of everyday life.
Join me for a single evening or make it a monthly moment for yourself throughout the year. I’d love to welcome you.
An important note: Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing is offered as a wellbeing and relaxation experience, not as a medical treatment or substitute for healthcare. Research into singing bowls and sound-based practices is ongoing, and individual experiences will vary.