Balloon Bath
GUIDE — Graham Slick
DURATION — 60 minutes
LOCATION — Aloka — 1607 SE 3rd Ave. Portland OR 97214 (Map)
VIBE — Light Hearted, Mindful, Relaxing
STYLE — Creative, Fun, Chill
Join us for Balloon Bath, a unique 60-minute sound bath class that blends breathwork, mindfulness, and vibrational healing with a playful and transformative twist. This immersive experience invites you to release, relax, and renew through the power of sound and intention.
Graham Slick — Named Best Sound Bath Experience by Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Readers’ Poll 2025.
A lifelong musician and spirit seeker, Graham has spent the past five years immersed in the world of sound baths, quickly emerging as a master of the form. His background in rhythm, creativity, and spiritual inquiry all converge to shape a style that’s as heart-centered as it is skillful. Expect a passionate, playful, and deeply thoughtful guide who brings warmth, curiosity, and authenticity to every session.
Class Overview
This class offers a creative and heartfelt way to connect with yourself and others. The combination of sound healing and the balloon release ritual fosters emotional release, mindfulness, and a sense of lightness. Perfect for all levels, no prior experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to let go.
What to Expect
Opening Breathwork & Mindfulness: We begin with guided breathwork and mindfulness exercises to center your mind and body. As part of this grounding ritual, you’ll inflate a biodegradable balloon, infusing it with your intentions and energy.
Traditional Sound Bath: Settle into a state of deep relaxation as soothing sounds from crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments wash over you. This meditative journey promotes stress relief, emotional balance, and inner peace.
Balloon Release Ritual: In the final moments, when you’re in a deeply relaxed state, your balloon will be released. This symbolic act represents letting go of what no longer serves you. Watch with your ears as the balloons take flight in a chaotic yet beautiful rush of flopping energy, creating a shared moment of release and celebration.
Benefits
Participating in Balloon Bath offers a range of physical, emotional, and mental benefits, combining the therapeutic effects of sound healing, mindfulness, and symbolic release. Here’s what you can expect:
Stress Reduction: The soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls and gongs help calm the nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Emotional Release: The balloon release ritual provides a powerful way to let go of negative emotions, limiting beliefs, or anything that no longer serves you.
Enhanced Mindfulness: Guided breathwork and mindfulness exercises foster greater awareness and presence, helping you connect with the moment.
Improved Mental Clarity: The combination of sound healing and intentional release can clear mental fog, leaving you with a sense of focus and renewal.
Physical Relaxation: The sound bath’s vibrations may ease physical tension, promoting a sense of ease and comfort in the body.
Sense of Community: Sharing the balloon release with others creates a collective, uplifting experience, fostering connection and shared energy.
Joyful Liberation: The playful, chaotic beauty of the balloon release adds an element of joy and lightness, uplifting your spirit.
Balloon Bath is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, emotionally lighter, and deeply connected to yourself and the present moment.
Note
Our Balloons — All balloons are eco-friendly and biodegradable to honor our environment.
Arrive on Time — Please arrive promptly to give yourself time to settle in before the session begins.
Dress Comfortably — Wear cozy, layered clothing as your body temperature may drop during deep relaxation.
Nests — Bring your yoga mat, bolster, pillow, and blankets.
Stay Hydrated — Bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated before and after the session.
Other Things — Journal, Crystals or anything you’d like to charge on the mesa, and…Readiness to explore your inner world.
