August Sound Bath & Meditation in Berkeley | Monthly Healing Experience
About this Event
A restorative sound bath meditation experience for deep relaxation, stress relief, and renewal.
✨ August Sound Bath Meditation in Berkeley — a monthly ritual of rest, grounding, and nervous system support featuring skilled musicians, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and 14+ live instruments including crystal bowls, gongs, handpans, Chinese harp, Monolina, and more. Set within a peaceful sanctuary with beautiful stained-glass windows, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm and balance. No experience needed — simply come as you are and allow the sounds to restore and renew.
📅 When & Where
• 2nd Thursdays of every month
• Doors open at 7:30 PM
• Sound begins promptly at 7:45 PM
• Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA
🕊️ Held in the Sanctuary — a spacious, peaceful room with stained-glass windows
🌎 On unceded Ohlone/Chochenyo land
🌿 What to Expect
Led by Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Erica Skone-Rees with musicians Bryce Mulholland and Shannon Hopkins, each session includes:
✔ A short grounding meditation to help you arrive
✔ An immersive sound journey for stress reduction and deep relaxation
✔ Live instruments: crystal & Tibetan bowls, monolina, handpans, guzheng (Chinese harp), acoustic guitar, frame drum, Koshi bells & more
✔ Guest musicians bring new sounds to the experience each month
✔ A peaceful, supportive space where you’re free to rest, move gently, or simply be
📈 Scientific studies suggest that sound baths can:
• Lower cortisol (stress hormone)
• Improve sleep and focus
• Support emotional regulation
• 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
🚫 Scent-Free Space
To support all attendees, please come fragrance-free (no perfumes, essential oils, or scented products).
💛 Come As You Are
No experience necessary. Whether this is your first sound bath in Berkeley or your fiftieth, you are welcome here. Let this be your monthly ritual of rest — a moment just for you.
🎟️ Space is limited — reserve early to secure your spot.
Reduced-rate tickets available for those in financial hardship — reach out with care.
We look forward to welcoming you into this sound sanctuary.
🩵 Erica, Shannon & Bryce
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM
Arrive & Settle In
🕑: 07:45 PM
Welcome & Grounding Meditation
🕑: 07:50 AM
Music Begins
🕑: 09:00 PM
Closing Chimes
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 45.00
