Park Lab a forest sound bath on Mt. Tabor
Let the ground take your weight, the bowls take your thoughts, and the trees do the breathing.
Aloka’s summer nature ceremony: 90 minutes of sound, breath and somatic practice on the forested slopes of Mt. Tabor. The bowls bring the medicine; the park does the rest. Scattered Sundays through the summer. New friends are warmly welcomed.
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How the afternoon goes
Open
Gather on the blankets and grass, settle in, and land in the body with a brief somatic tune-in.
Breath
Guided breathwork to shift you into rest.
Sound
Crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and shamanic instruments under the canopy.
Listen
Two minutes of simply listening to the park.
Close
Energy work and Graham’s signature send-off.
The essentials
- Bring your own setup: a yoga mat, blankets and pillows, and an eye mask if you want the dark.
- Dress in layers. Your body cools when you stop moving, and the ground pulls heat. A wool blanket underneath and a lighter one on top works well.
- Bring water. Snacks are welcome.
- Arrive on time. We start with the light.
- Sunscreen on, hat optional. The canopy filters most of the sun.
- Linger after if you like. Mt. Tabor at golden hour is its own medicine.
Questions people ask
What if it rains?
Light rain, we hold space. Heavy weather, we reschedule. Updates go out by email on the day. Tickets aren’t refundable, but if the weather is too much for you, you can transfer to another Lab.
Where exactly do we meet?
Somewhere on Mt. Tabor in SE Portland. The exact spot and directions are emailed on the day of the session.
Do I need to bring a mat?
Yes. Park Lab is bring-your-own: a yoga mat, blankets and pillows.
How many people come?
Park Lab is held to 24 people.
How much does it cost?
$40, with $25 supported tickets for anyone who needs them.
When is Park Lab?
Scattered Sundays through the summer, 4 to 5:30 pm. Dates are posted on the schedule.
Guided by Graham Slick
Graham has led sound baths in Portland since 2019 and was named Best Sound Bath Experience in Willamette Week’s Best of Portland 2025. He’s a lifelong musician and somatic practitioner rooted in non-dual philosophy. The Lab sessions are his open, accessible group events, with the same depth of care he brings to private and ceremonial work. More about Graham
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Bring a mat and a warm blanket. The park does the rest.