In-Person: Relax and Settle the Mind – A Sound Bath Meditation

In-Person: Relax and Settle the Mind – A Sound Bath Meditation

with Lisa Cooper

Friday, July 31st, 2026 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET

Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor

Many of us move through our days feeling overstimulated, mentally busy, or disconnected from the body. In Insight meditation, the breath is often the primary anchor—but it can sometimes be difficult to settle the mind or sustain attention.

Sound offers another way of supporting awareness. The resonant tones of the bowls provide a steady field of sensation that can make it easier to rest attention in the body and allow the mind to settle more naturally.

This session uses crystal singing bowls to create sustained vibrations that can be felt as well as heard, supporting a direct, embodied experience of meditation. The practice begins with awareness of the breath, a body scan, and a brief guided meditation, followed by an extended period of sound.

Sound can serve as a gentle anchor for attention, offering a continuous thread of awareness that supports both relaxation and presence. As the body settles, participants may find it easier to remain with their experience moment to moment.

Participants may experience:

• A deep sense of relaxation and nervous system regulation
• Greater connection to the body as a foundation for meditation
• A quieter, more settled mind and an increased sense of ease

No prior experience with meditation or sound baths is needed.

Join us to explore meditation through listening, and to cultivate greater ease, balance, and presence in both practice and daily life.

Registration:

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