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Sound Journeys & Sound Baths in Sydney
You arrive into a room that’s already done some of the work for you – lights low, floor warm, air settled.
A group sound bath on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with Nic and Van playing live for whoever’s in the room.
Come as you are, with whatever you’re carrying.
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What happens
Arriving
Come fifteen minutes early. Mats, blankets and eye pillows are waiting, and you pick a spot and settle in. The whole journey runs about 75 to 90 minutes.
The sound
You lie down, close your eyes and listen. For around an hour, Nic and Van play live, moving with what’s present in the room. Van layers her voice through a looper, and the two of them build a rich soundscape of rattles and drumming, wind instruments, bowls, chimes and bells.
What comes up
Some people sink into deep rest, close to sleep. Some feel emotion surface: grief, gratitude, an old memory. Some leave with clarity on something that’s been stuck for weeks. Whatever comes up is welcome.
Coming back
When the sound ends, there’s time to come back slowly. We don’t rush you to stand, and there’s no group share unless you want one.
If you can, keep the rest of the day soft: no big meetings, no arguments by text. Something to eat, some water, a slow walk to the car.
For the science behind it, Van writes about nervous system regulation and polyvagal theory in the journal.
Open to anyone
People come for all sorts of reasons: a hard stretch, a decision to make, a body that won’t switch off, or plain curiosity about sound.
If sitting meditation has never worked for you, this might. You lie down, and the sound gives your mind somewhere to go.
No experience needed. Just curiosity, presence and a willingness to explore.
Who you’ll be with
Listening intently, creating intentionally.
Meet Nic →Unwinding what language can’t reach.
Meet Vanessa →Nic and Van play together, reading each other and those in the room.
Sound is the medium. Relationship carries the work.
Upcoming journeys
The next journey is being planned. Groups are small, so the people on the list hear first.
Get occasional notes from us – dates, reflections, the odd new song.
For something longer, our retreats run the same work over a few days.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sound journey?
A group session where you lie down and listen while Nic and Van play live. The sound is made in the moment for the people in the room, with time to arrive at the start and to come back slowly at the end.
What’s the difference between a sound bath and a sound journey?
The terms overlap. A sound bath usually means lying still in sound. Our journeys start from a theme or intention and go wherever the moment takes them: gentle, intense, a mix of both, or something else entirely.
How long does it last?
About 75 to 90 minutes, with around an hour of sound.
What should I wear?
Loose, warm layers and socks. You cool down as you rest. Mats, blankets and eye pillows are provided.
Can sound help with anxiety?
Many people feel their anxiety ease after a session, and more with regular practice. Sound supports the nervous system to settle. It isn’t a replacement for medical or psychological care – though it works well alongside it.
How much does it cost?
Each journey is priced per event, usually within the $50 to $85 most Sydney sound baths charge. Dates and prices go to the list first.
