Healing Sound Bath

Schedule

Thu Aug 28 2025 at 11:45 am to 12:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Monastery Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Healing sound bath with John Hofton
Each Thursday throughout 2025, 11.45am – 12.45pm
Join John Hofton for a healing sound bath here at the Monastery, Manchester. For those of you wishing to lie down for the session, please bring a blanket.
*Please note, John Hofton will be away on the 10th & 17th of April and the 8th May, 2025. An alternative healing sound bath will be offered by practitioners, Christian Platts on these dates, using a range of indigenous and traditional instruments.
SOUND HEALING & RELAXATION
Sound healing is recognised as an aid to deep relaxation, increased energy flow and is a way to still the mind and feel more connected to your inner core.
John uses a wide selection of highly resonant sound healing instruments in these sessions: e.g. Tibetan singing bowls, Traditional American Indian drone flute, Gemshorn, Dream Chau gong , Sacred Solfeggio Tuning forks and Tubular Bells and
Quartz singing bowls.
This is a gentle, refined and subtle form of healing which works holistically – on mind, body and spirit.
Feel more relaxed, calmer, happier, more energised and in balance.
ABOUT JOHN HOFTON
John holds a Professional Sound Healer Practitioner Diploma from the Wheater Sound Academy. He is also a Master Practitioner of Urban Mysticism (awarded by The Awakening Network, Australia) and Reiki Master. John started running
Sound Healing groups in the North West of England ten years ago. During lockdown he was a regular contributor to the Awakening Network weekly online meditation sessions.
John and Ana Borges Da Costa have been running Sacred Dance, Sacred Sound retreats at Trigonos, N. Wales for the past fifteen years and have been regular contributors to events at the Monastery, Manchester for many years.
TESTIMONIALS
“John has a warm, gentle, healing approach. I find inner peace in his sessions and always leave feeling lighter and freer.” Sue Pow
“John’s sound healing sessions are sublimely beautiful, where one is bathed in rich ethereal music which connects straight to the heart. I cannot praise John enough for the work that he does. It is indeed food for the Soul.” Paul Nicholson, BWY Yoga Teacher
“The relaxation is exquisite and almost impossible to explain. The captivating sounds that the instruments provide lull you into a perfect sense of just ‘being’.” Linda Cullen
“Attended my first sound healing today. Wow, what a magical experience that was. I have never felt more relaxed. John is an amazing man with a very special gift. I’m already counting down the days to my next session.” Emma Thompson
“A lovely sound bath with John today – I really enjoyed it. A beautiful selection of instruments, thank you!” Mr J Smith
“This was my first time doing sound healing – I felt welcomed and comfortable. The feelings of vibration, colours of yellow and white all felt beautiful, music was so peaceful, magical.” Dannielle Farnsworth
“I would like to commend John on conducting a wonerful sound bath. Well organised, varied and comfortable. An unusually soothing vocal sound from John to enhance the whole experience.” Sandra Kassai
“Went to the sound bath today not knowing what to expect. It was a whole new experience for me. The session was well led and I experienced a deep level of relaxation. Well worth it and I will come again.” Colin Dunk
I discovered The Monastery through the website and had been looking for a sound bath experience near to where I live. First time today, I really found it helpful and will return again. John was a very good leader.” Hilary Evans
DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL CLOTHES OR EQUIPMENT?
No, just wear loose, comfortable clothes that are comfortable to relax in.
DO I NEED TO BOOK?
Yes, booking is advised.
If you’re unable to book online for any reason, please email [email protected]
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Tickets are £10 + booking fee.
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The Monastery Manchester, 176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom

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