Instruments
The voices of the practice.
Sound has profound effects on body and mind. Each instrument carries its own signature - its own way of meeting you.
Himalayan Bowls
The sound of the mountains.
Himalayan bowls singing bowls have captivated practitioners for centuries. Rich, resonant tones used for meditation, healing and relaxation.
Sound production
When played, bowls generate overtones and heterodynes - sum and difference frequencies - that contribute to their soothing sound. The circular shape focuses and projects waves, creating a sonic bath that envelops both ear and body.
Therapeutic effects
Neuroacoustic research shows the sound of Himalayan singing bowls significantly influences brain activity, promoting relaxation and emotional release. Studies report reduced blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels after singing bowl meditation.
Crystal Bowls
A pure, stable tone.
Made from 99.997% pure quartz, crystal bowls produce pure tones with minimal harmonic overtones - ideal for guiding listeners into deep altered states.
Sound quality
Often described as ethereal, light, pure and melting. Listeners frequently associate the sound with white and silver - a consistent sonic environment that quiets the mind and eases emotional tension.
Therapeutic effects
Even, balanced intervals played with such pure tones move space emotionally and physically, supporting deep relaxation, reduced stress and mindful awareness.
Crystal Pyramids
Geometry as resonance.
A newer addition to the sound therapist's toolkit. Quartz crystal ground, melted and shaped into a pyramid - the shape itself shapes the sound.
Material & sound
99.99% pure quartz, typically 4-12 inches. Larger pyramids produce deeper tones. Played gently with a mallet or wand, sound resonates from each edge - a multi-layered, long-lasting tone you both hear and feel.
Therapeutic effects
Soothing tones calm the nervous system, supporting meditation and altered states of consciousness. Quartz's piezoelectric properties are believed to stabilise and influence human energy fields.
Gongs
The sound of the gong.
The gong is one of the oldest ceremonial and musical instruments in the world, with origins dating back over 3,000 years. Revered for its powerful resonance and rich overtones, the gong creates immersive soundscapes that can be heard and felt throughout the body, supporting deep relaxation, meditation, and inner exploration.
Materials and types
My gongs are handcrafted in the Wuhan region of China, renowned for its centuries-old gong-making tradition. Each gong is unique, with its own harmonic structure and resonance patterns. I use two traditional Chinese gongs: the Feng Gong (Wind Gong) — bright, shimmering, and expansive, creating airy and ethereal soundscapes; and the Chao Gong (Earth Gong) — darker, deeper, and more grounded, offering stability through its strong fundamental tone.
Sound production and quality
Gongs produce a rich spectrum of frequencies, overtones, and sustained resonances rather than a single note. Their unique "sweet spots" create a variety of tonal colours and textures, from gentle vibrations to powerful waves of sound.
Therapeutic effects
The gong's vibrations are both heard and felt, creating a deeply immersive experience that can support relaxation, stress reduction, emotional release, and altered states of consciousness. Clients often report sensations of tingling, warmth, or vibration throughout the body during and after a session.
Therapeutic Percussion
The return.
Hand-picked shakers and ethically sourced rainsticks, used in the BAST Method to gently guide clients back from deep relaxation into ordinary awareness.
The closing sequence
Begins with soft, abstract sounds and gradually moves into more structured, rhythmic patterns. The tempo slowly increases - gently elevating heart rate, blood pressure and arousal - reawakening body and mind.
Experience
As awareness returns, people still may experience moments of resistance or release. This is a natural part of integration, supporting emotional and energetic balance.