Sound and Gong Bath Experiences in St Albans

We have several of the best local practitioners of Sound Bath, Gong Meditation, Crystal Sound Healing, Cacao Ceremony, and more.
Sessions are bi-weekly on Sunday evenings and spaces fill easily, so book early. Scroll down to choose from this nourishing menu…

Sound Journey with Lia

During this Sound Journey, Lia will offer a truly unique experience amplified by a variety of instruments, including crystal singing bowls, drums, sounds inspired by water and enchanting chimes.
Sound often has a swift and long lasting effect by fusing the vibrations and frequencies of these beautiful instruments to pinpoint stagnant energies, anxiety and trauma, along with shifting blocked emotions whilst creating a magical soundscape.
Sound journeys are deeply healing and rejuvenating experience which induces a meditative space for the mind and body to relax whilst offering a full body sonic massage.

Sacred Cacao

Before the Sound Journey begins, Lia will lead a brief Cacao Ceremony. Cacao is a magically healing plant medicine which has been used for thousands of years in ceremonies by Aztec and Mayan tribes. They worshipped the Cacao tree as a symbol of the Divine Feminine and believed the great gods of heaven had sent Cacao to earth, to reveal their spiritual element and path – this medicine is pure and precious, it is a heart opener that holds you in a deep embrace of inner bliss. Sharing Cacao is a beautiful way of journeying with the essence of her magic and to form deeper transformational bonds in community.
Along with the spiritual intentions it has numerous health and wellbeing qualities such as containing numerous vitamins and minerals and known to reduce anxiety and depression.
For anyone who is unsure about working with Cacao, they are welcome to enjoy the Sound Journey without working with this magical elixir.

Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Please bring any props, cushions and blankets you want with you to help you get really comfortable.

Sound Bath with Laura & Finlay

8th March 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

In this Sound Bath, you are bathed in grounding and cleansing waves of resonance from the didgeridoo; the symphonic gong, opening gateways of release and renewal; overtone chanting, harmonising the subtle body and revealing spaciousness; and crystal and Tibetan bowls, whose pure tones calm the nervous system and invite deep stillness.

Sound weaves through every cell — as volume, tone, rhythm, harmony and silence — shaping how we feel, think, and connect. In a world of constant noise, the healing vibrations of certain instruments can restore ease and coherence within us.

We begin with gentle movement to awaken receptivity, before lying down to rest and receive. You are encouraged to bring whatever supports your comfort and your journey into sound. As the vibrations settle, we close with a short prayer or guidance to help you return gently home — peaceful, renewed, and ready for nourishing sleep.

You are warmly invited to join us in The Yoga Hall — a safe, sacred space to listen, to soften, and to be restored by sound.

Sacred Cacao and Gong Bath

Cacao is a beautiful and very safe and gentle heart opener, giving our often busy and analytical minds a chance to rest. It can bring us into deep connection with ourselves and Pachamama, our precious planet Earth. We will begin our evening with gratitude , setting our personal intentions and whilst drinking the cacao, you will be guided to meet with the essence of cacao… and to journey with her and the beautiful sound landscape of the symphonic gong..
Symphonic means that it is crafted to produce clear notes and harmonics which can be brought forth using different mallets and striking points, but it is not tuned to any one particular frequency. This full spectrum of sound vibrates all the cells, bones and organs.  Each constellation of participants will experience a unique combination of tones, sounds and vibrations particular to them.
Coupled with Cacao, which helps disperse any blockages around the heart, we can experience healing at a cellular level to rebalance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies

Sunday 22nd March, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Please bring any props, cushions and blankets you want with you to help you get really comfortable.

About cacao: The cacao we will be using is “ceremonial grade” from Peru, which means that, unlike your usual (chocolate), it is made from the whole bean. The drink is then made with lots of love , wishes and water (no dairy).

Cacao is best digested on an empty stomach so allow 2 hours after eating, before the event if you can.

Contraindications: Cacao contains theobromine, which can be a migraine trigger for some people. It is also a stimulant. If you are pregnant or sensitive to stimulants and would like to come, please speak to me and I can serve you a smaller amount. If you are on SSRI or MAOIs, please speak to you doctor.

About Claudia: I have been working with plants as ancient allies for our healing for many years- and with the medicine of cacao for over 4 years. I’ve trained with various “Cacaoistas” and other plant medicine teachers and hold a monthly online cacao circle as well as 1:1s and small groups. It is my intention to create a heart-centred and honouring setting, fully appreciating the heritage and history of cacao. – https://www.instagram.com/claudia_balara/

About Finlay: I began playing the didgeridoo for sound baths and Watsu in 1994. For the last 6 years our 36” symphonic gong has joined us to complement our current sound baths and some Yoga classes. Both Didgeridoo and gong are ancient spiritual instruments that can be played intuitively and immersively for both your benefit and mine. – Instructors | The Yoga Hall

The Deep Sound Method

with David

Join David this April for an immersive reinterpretation of the traditional gong bath.

The Deep Sound Method explores how rhythm, vibration and spoken word shape attention, perception and deep states of rest.

Working with powerful gongs and subtle textures alongside a guided Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice, this approach moves beyond simple relaxation into deeper listening. Participants are guided into a sustained state of calm alertness where attention settles, perception widens and the body can naturally reorganise.

This work is intentional, precise and quietly refined.

Rather than “switching off,” participants are invited to tune in – to sensation, resonance, imagination and the innate intelligence of the nervous system. Whether you remain fully aware or drift into deep rest, the practice supports natural regulation and recovery.

Each session unfolds in real time, shaped by the space, the moment and the collective presence in the room.

Come curious. Leave connected.

What to expect…

A guided Non-Sleep Deep Rest practice (NSDR) using spoken voice
Layered gong resonance and subtle harmonic textures
Alternating periods of focused listening and quiet integration
A structured yet responsive sound environment
An experience designed to support nervous system regulation, sensory awareness and deep rest

What to Bring…

A yoga mat, blanket or other comfortable surface to lie on
An open mind and willingness to listen, rest and tune in

Sunday 12th April 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Gong Meditation for Deep Rest

with Mark Owen-Ward

Join us for a gong meditation and ease your way into deep rest. Beat stress and help your body heal itself. A gong meditation helps the body go through a system reset reducing metabolic load and helping your cells focus on restoration.

We start the session with breath awareness and during the session move from using our sympathetic to para-sympathetic nervous system. Throughout the session, gongs are played in a soft manner style bring our bodies to this state of calm.

What to expect:
• A soft verbal welcome + invitation to settle
• 60 min of Gong resonance and periods of silence featuring several gongs
• Silent integration to close
• No prior experience necessary — just bring your body and breath

What to bring:
• A yoga mat, blanket, and anything else for comfort
• An open mind and a willingness to slow down

Sunday 26th April 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A Night of Sound, Stillness & Renewal

All-Night Gong Puja

Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th July 2026 | 9 pm – 8:30 am
Early Bird £99 until 4th June | Full Price £117

We are thrilled to be hosting our second Gong Puja at The Yoga Hall.

Join Bodhini, David, Emma, Finlay and Laura for a full-night Gong Puja — a continuous sound meditation held in our nurturing space.

You’ll rest and drift through the night while the gongs sound in ten consecutive 45-minute sessions, guiding you into deep relaxation, release and renewal. This Puja coincides with the first new moon of 2026 — a time for fresh beginnings, reflection, and planting seeds for the year ahead. Arrival and set-up begin from 9 pm with a gentle welcome and intention-setting circle.

The gongs sound from 10:00 pm through to 5:30 am, followed by silence, Japji, gentle yoga, and breakfast together.

👉 Reserve your space via The Yoga Hall website
(Places are limited — booking essential)

A wonderful Sound Bath experience — A psychotherapist’s view

  
“As a psychotherapist I am always curious what practices are out there that bring calm and a softening of our hearts. And I found the gong / sound bath at the Yoga Hall in St Albans a truly profound and restorative experience. From the moment I entered, the studio felt incredibly peaceful and safe — the perfect atmosphere for a good, deep rest.

The powerful and yet gentle vibrations of the gong and singing bowls felt very good for balancing the nervous system. They seem to effortlessly bypass our usual noisy mind chatter, speaking directly to the body. For those who are curious, from a neurobiological perspective, these low-frequency sounds stimulate your vagus nerve, helping you transition out of fight-or-flight and into a state of rest-and-digest. During the sound bath session, I noticed my breathing deepen, my muscles soften, and a profound, quiet stillness emerge within me. I believe sound baths offer a way to heal that goes beyond words. 

And for those who are new to a Sound Bath Experience, it’s not really a meditation, you’re laying down on a yoga mat with lots of nice soft blankets to keep you warm and cosy, and eye mask if you like and a pillow for under your head. And then you just rest, laying down. I could definitely hear a few soft snores around me 🙂.

I left feeling deeply rebalanced, grounded, and centred. And I slept so well afterwards! I wholeheartedly recommend this Sound Bath experience to anyone looking for a deep rest of body, mind and soul.”

— Karin / Psychotherapist