What is a Sound Bath?
The idea of a 'sound bath' is Inspired by the Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku, or 'forest bathing', a mindful method of immersing oneself in the forest, allowing the senses to fully engage with the natural environment. Like a forest bath, in a sound bath, one is immersing themselves in a safe, supportive space where specialized musical instruments are played live, bathing the body, mind and spirit in soothing sounds & vibrations, promoting profound relaxation and clarity.
At The Stillness Sound Bath Studio, you enter a cozy, candle-lit room
designed to feel still and contained. As you settle into one of our comfy, warm mattresses, you will be led on a journey of sound and vibration composed to mirror the movement of a wave; the first tones light and airy, slowly moving towards the deep-space, profound majesty of the giant gongs.
Never too loud, played skillfully and intuitively, the sonic soundscape moves through you like gentle medicine.
Testimonials
"Karen’s sound baths are pure magic! As a participant, I can say there’s truly nothing like it. The way the sound vibrations wash over you, releasing layers of stress and tension, is something you have to experience to believe. If you haven’t experienced one of her sound baths yet, you absolutely should-it’s a gift to yourself that you won’t regret."
-Lori Haws, www.lorihaws.com
"Karen’s sound bath was an unexpectedly deep reset. I went in not knowing what to expect, but the way the sound filled the space and seemed to vibrate through me was something else. It wasn’t just relaxing—it felt like my whole system was recalibrating. By the end, I felt clearer, lighter, and grounded."
-Ed Pinker, Actor
The Stillness Soundbath Studio is absolutely the most relaxing cocoon of heaven. I sunk into the cozy mattress and floated into a complete mind-body re-set.
-Kylie Sher, Administrator
Your Host
My name is Karen and I'm a multi-instrumental soundscape artist who plays sound bowls, gong, drum, native flute, chimes and other sacred sound instruments.
I trained as a meditation and yoga nidra teacher in Nasik, India in 2003 and I've been leading sound-based meditation classes ever since, evolving from Oms and a single sound bowl to a full studio with several gongs and many other specialized instruments. I've trained in gong with Mike Tamburo, Bear and Shion of B. Love, Ken Little and Denise Blaney. I absolutely, totally and completely love creating immersive soundscapes that invoke a sense of mystery and magic.
My Offerings
In my cozy, candlelit studio in the Upper Beaches, you enter a comforting space where I offer both private and small group sound bathing sessions, featuring sound bowls, gong, native flute, drum, crystal harp, chimes, tuning forks and singing bowls.
During your sound journey, you are lying down on a soft mattress and are covered in a soothing, warm blanket. All you need to do is relax.
I also offer performances off-site, anywhere in the world! Love to collaborate. Happy to discuss more! Contact me below for more information.