Sound Therapy for Dogs – A Human–Dog Sound Bath Experience

The world’s first human-dog sound bath is here, and it is the brainchild of a dog. This in-person workshop explores sound therapy for dogs and their humans through a shared sound bath experience. It is carefully designed to support calm, regulation, and connection across species.

Minnie, our founder Heather’s dog and Minded’s mascot, spent her life seeking vibration until she was finally taken to a sound bath. Together, they fell into a united state of deep calm.

This offering will be led by three Minded yoga therapists: Heather Mason, Shaura Hall, and Dr Odile Sicouri. Odile is also a veterinarian with a keen interest in animal behaviour.

This unique combination of , sound healing, and veterinary expertise allows us to design this sound with genuine care for both species. Group sizes are kept small. Dogs are carefully assessed beforehand. The environment is structured to support ease and safety.

This 90-minute practice brings sound therapy to both of you. Experiencing it together creates something more.

You and your dog enter a softly prepared space. Each human-dog pair has a designated area, separated from others for safety and calm. You will have your yoga mat. Your dog will have their familiar bed or cave from home positioned nearby. This provides a safe space where they can settle or, if comfortable, move closer to you on your mat.

You will be guided through gentle yin yoga. The slow, restorative postures are designed not to disturb your dog. Our sound therapist creates an immersive sound bath using singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. The sound frequencies support both human and canine nervous systems. Occasionally, storytelling is woven through the sound.

At certain moments, you will be invited to connect with your dog through gentle touch if you wish. You may also choose to remain in shared stillness.

As the sound deepens, stillness often emerges in both of you. Your calm influences theirs. Theirs influences yours.

You listen.
You are together.

When: Sunday, March 8th, 3.45pm to 5.15pm
Where: 33 Wadeson St, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9DR, United Kingdom
Price: £40 per human-dog pair

This is a small group of 8 to 10 human-dog pairs. The intimate setting allows both species to feel safe and held.

Dogs must be no more than 10kg and able to:

• stay calmly with their human
• be comfortable around other dogs
• settle in new environments

We are looking for well-socialised, calm dogs who can take part in a shared sound therapy for dogs environment. Dogs are not expected to be service dogs. However, if your dog requires therapeutic or behavioural support themselves, this environment may be too stimulating and may not be the right fit.

Odile, our veterinarian, will speak with all applicants beforehand. This ensures the sound therapy for dogs workshop is a good fit for both you and your dog.

Keeping the group intentionally small means spaces are limited.

• This experience suits people who enjoy, or are curious about, sound baths and want to share calming experiences with their dog.
• It is for people who feel closely bonded with their dog and are drawn to exploring what happens when humans and dogs rest together in sound.
• No prior experience with sound baths or yoga is required.

This is a well-being experience that offers therapeutic benefits. Sound therapy for dogs and humans can support deep relaxation, calm the nervous system, and strengthen the connection between you and your dog.

It is not a therapeutic intervention for mental health difficulties or a behavioural treatment for dogs.

If you are seeking mental health support, we invite you to explore our directory of well-qualified yoga therapists who are expertly trained in this area.

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