Sound Lab Sunday sound baths in Portland
An hour and a half that belongs to your nervous system.
Graham guides you through gentle movement and breath, then into a live sound bath of crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, gong and voice, and brings you back slowly. It’s the open door into Aloka: no experience needed, and new faces are warmly welcomed.
Upcoming dates
The practice
Graham works with tools the body actually responds to, chosen and sequenced in real time for the people in the room.
- Somatic movement to release what the week has held.
- Bhramari pranayama, the humming breath.
- EFT tapping to settle the body.
- Yoga nidra, the threshold between waking and sleep.
- Sound: crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, harmonium and voice.
- Energy work: held presence, hands and intention.
- Stillness, used last.
You won’t be performed at
You’ll be guided, with care and warmth, into a state of release, and brought back gently. Some people come once. For others it becomes the weekly time they keep for themselves.
Looking for the cannabis-friendly version? That’s Ground Lab on Thursdays.
How the evening goes
Arrive and set up
We meet, set up our spaces mindfully and chat softly. Mats, blankets and bolsters are provided.
Open the circle
Somatic movement to settle in, then breath.
The sound journey
Frosted crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, harmonium, gong and shamanic instruments.
Pause
A brief seated meditation, a share and a collective sigh.
Come back softly
Energy work with Reiki undertones and Graham’s signature closing.
Goodbye song
A song to close, and time to integrate before you head out.
The essentials
- Arrive on time. Once the room opens, it closes.
- Props are provided: mats, bolsters, blankets and cushions. Bring your own if you prefer.
- Dress cozy and layered. Your body cools as your nervous system softens.
- Bring water. Oranges and seasonal snacks are provided.
- Restroom before, not during.
- Keep the space above your head clear. Graham moves through the room during the sound journey.
Questions people ask
Is Sound Lab good for a first sound bath?
Yes. It’s the open door into Aloka. No experience is needed, and everything is guided.
What happens during a Sound Lab?
Gentle somatic movement and breathwork, then a live sound bath with crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, gong and voice, followed by a short seated meditation, energy work and a goodbye song. It runs about 90 minutes.
Do I play any instruments?
No. It’s an active meditative experience: you’re guided through meditation, breath and some mindful movement. You’re welcome to sing along to the goodbye song at the end.
Do I have to participate?
Yes. Be brave, you can do it. Everything is guided, and you can rest through any part you need to.
How much does it cost?
$40, with $25 supported tickets for anyone who needs them.
Where is Sound Lab?
Sound Lab moves between partner studios around Portland. Each date above shows its studio; most current dates are at Bodha Yoga, 124 SW Yamhill St, downtown.
Is Sound Lab cannabis-friendly?
No. Sound Lab is a sober session. The cannabis-friendly ritual is Ground Lab on Thursdays, for ages 21 and up.
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
The other Labs
Ground Lab
The cannabis-friendly weekly ritual downtown. Two hours of sound, breath and plant in a small circle.
About Ground Lab →Park Lab
The same practice outdoors, under the trees on Mt. Tabor. Bring a mat and blankets.
About Park Lab →Come lie down
Pick a Sunday, bring water and something cozy, and let the rest happen.