First Sound Bath of 2025

I facilitate Sound Baths, but I also immerse myself as an active participant. Through this journey, one teaching has profoundly stayed with me : be an active listener, fully participate in listening. Only through this intentional act can one truly understand the essence of sound.

Active listening, though, is a practice I’m still learning - it’s not easy to remain fully present and attuned to every sound played. It takes time to settle into the flow and recognize the subtle patterns within the sounds, which, I’ve come to realize, are entirely shaped by the facilitators state of consciousness. There’s no fixed protocol or formula for conducting a Sound Bath - it’s as fluid as the energy in the moment.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of conducting the first Sound Bath of 2025. It was an intimate gathering in a cozy studio called The Social Haus in Thane, shared with a warm and receptive group of people. As I began, those initial strikes on the bowls felt unfamiliar, as though I had forgotten how to conduct a Sound Bath. It took a few minutes to adjust to the new setup and the unique energy of the space.

This is something I’ve noticed time and again: the initial strikes feel random until I surrender, letting go of control entirely. It’s only then, when I release my grip on the process, that the sounds flow effortlessly. The practice itself reminds me of the importance of staying behind the sound, & completely surrendering to its flow.

Once I let go, the sounds didn’t just reverberate - they resonated. And the feedback from participants confirmed what I felt : we were in perfect harmony. Facilitator and participants were in resonance, creating a shared experience that transcended sound.

Yesterday’s Sound Bath felt like more than an event; it was a force that brought strangers together, united in a shared space. Together, we experienced the healing power of sound and, perhaps unknowingly, held space for each other’s vulnerability. There was a collective sense of safety, connection, and healing.

We may never meet those same faces again, but the memory of this experience will remain - a beautiful reminder of the profound human connection that sound can inspire.