Sound healing in Bali. Sound meditations

Sound healing comes from the English words sound and heal. This practice is intended to restore a person's physical and psychological state.

The principle of sound healing is not a modern invention: it was used in ancient Greece for the prevention of mental disorders. Elements of sound therapy can be found among African and Indigenous tribes, as well as among northern peoples and even ancient Slavs.

In Bali, sound healing practices are conducted in dozens of places in various regions of the island. During a session, you lie outdoors on a comfortable mat and listen to the sounds of singing bowls, occasionally following the voice of the sound therapist. During the process, your active mind releases all the noise and mental clutter, allowing your subconscious to communicate with you.

In addition to Tibetan singing bowls, various shamanic musical instruments, as well as vocals and guitar, are used in these sessions. This is the simplest form of meditation, allowing you to achieve a subtle state between sleep and wakefulness without any effort. Nowadays, more and more people are practicing this form of relaxation, and sound healing is appearing in many yoga studios and spa salons. In this article, we will tell you about the best places in Bali where sound therapy is conducted.

Format: private/group sessions (up to 30 participants).

A hotel on the ocean shore with four uniquely designed rooms. An ideal place for a peaceful and tranquil escape from the bustling life of Changgu. Here, you can enjoy splendid views, ocean breezes, and magnificent sunsets. Sound healing sessions are held according to a schedule announced in advance on the website and Instagram.

Cost: 200k for a session on special festival days, 250k for advance bookings on regular days, and 200k for those with a Kitas (a special card). Limited seats available. It's advisable to make reservations in advance; otherwise, tickets will be more expensive. 300k is the standard price, 250k with Kitas.

Format: Private/Shared group session.

Alena conducts sessions in different rooms but always in Ubud. Session duration: 30 minutes of breathwork and 45 minutes of sound healing. Cost: donation-based.

Format: Private / Shared Group Session.

PYRAMIDS of CHI is comprised of 2 giant pyramids: a 14x14 meter golden Sun pyramid and a 12x12 meter silver Moon pyramid. This architectural design enhances the acoustic effects, making it ideal for sound meditations.

Inside each pyramid, at its very center, there is a "musical zone" – with three gongs, a large drum, and other instruments that create vibrations and magical sounds. Surrounding this area are meditation spaces with soft mats and cushions, ensuring an undisturbed sound experience. In fact, these comfortable conditions enhance the meditation's effects. You can check the practice schedule on the website and book and pay for your participation online. Before the session, they offer a welcome drink.

Session Schedule: Mon - Fri at 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, Sat - Sun at 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:00

Cost: 300k. Each session lasts for 1 hour. There is an open-air cafe on the premises. After the session, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage and connect with nature.

Format: Private / Shared Group Session.

Group sound healing sessions take place every Friday at 11:00 in the studio in Ubud. Registration can be done by filling out a form on the website.

This studio also has an online store where you can purchase musical instruments and accessories used during the practice.

The studio offers various types of sessions: Individual Sound Healing Session - 1 million IDR, "Love Story" Couple Session - 1,500,000 IDR, Pregnancy Session - 1 million IDR, Individual Sound Healing with Tuning Forks - 750,000 IDR, Individual Gong Session - 1,000,000 IDR, Couple Gong Session - 1,500,000 IDR. They also offer services for off-site sessions.

Format: Private / Shared Group Session.

Sound healing sessions at this studio last 1.5 hours. Morning sessions at 11:00, and evening sessions at 18:00. It's essential to book your spot in advance on the website.

Cost:

- 40 USD (600,000 IDR) per person (for group sessions or private sessions with 3 or more people).

- 105 USD (1,600,000 IDR) for private sessions (for 1-2 people).

This studio also offers off-site sound healing sessions in the jungle, accompanied by the sounds of nature.

Bali Shamanic Sound Healing has an online store on their website where you can purchase accessories used during the sessions.

Format: Private / Shared Group Session.

Group sessions for 3 or more people (duration 1 hour) - 1,350,000 IDR. Private sound session (duration 1 hour 30 minutes) - 1,100,000 IDR.

Sound healing sessions take place weekly. Every Tuesday and Thursday (duration 1 hour) - 300k.

To rent a studio with instruments for one hour - 300k IDR, without instruments - 200k IDR. A journey for two (duration 1 hour 30 minutes) - 1,600,000 IDR. Booking sessions is possible on the website, where you can also read reviews, all of which are positive.

Format: Private / Shared Group Session.

The schedule of sessions is available on the Yoga Barn wellness center's website and their official Instagram page. Cost: 150k IDR per person for a group session, a private session costs 2 million 200k IDR for 60 minutes of sound healing.

Yoga Barn has different sound healing teachers, and the cost may vary. For example, Agustian Supriatna offers sessions starting from 250k IDR. The art of sound healing combines various teachings he has studied for years. It involves captivating musical accompaniment that takes listeners on a journey of inner healing with ancient Sanskrit mantras, Sufi chants, traditional lullabies in Javanese and Sundanese languages. Using these sacred scriptures, he composes music with his own voice. Agustian surprises with new sounds and a variety of musical instruments, such as bansuri (Indian bamboo flute), suling (Sundanese bamboo flute), karinding (Sundanese bamboo jaw harp), tabla (Indian drum), gambus (Sumatran drum), ngoni (West African harp), Tibetan singing bowls. He is constantly seeking new instruments and even crafts and adapts them himself.

Agustian Supriatna believes that music is the best way to pass on his healing legacy and shares his art and heart with anyone who is open and ready to dive into themselves.

In the yoga studio in Uluwatu, sound healing classes are held several times a week.

The Space Bali consists of two bamboo cottages, a coworking space, a treatment room, and a sound healing dome. The studios are open-plan with stunning views of the jungle, volcano, and sunsets.

The sound healing instructor is the experienced Maya Noguchini. She is a certified BBTRS (Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System) teacher, trained in basic energy work, body psychotherapy, including practices like Reiki, Thai massage, and sound healing.

Sound healing sessions take place every Monday at 16:00, Wednesday at 19:00, and Saturday at 19:00. The cost for group sessions is 130k IDR. Individual sessions for two are also available at a price of 1 million rupiahs.