Portland's award-winning sound bath
Best Sound Bath Experience — Willamette Week Best of Portland · 2025 Winner, 2026 Finalist
Aloka is a sound ceremony practice rooted in somatic awareness, devotional sound, and the recognition that the body already knows the way home. Graham Slick (founder/practitioner) has facilitated 200+ ceremonies across Portland — in studios, boardrooms, retreat spaces, and living rooms. The work is always the same: help you arrive somewhere quieter than where you started.
Where Aloka happens
Not one room. A way of holding a room.
Aloka is a sound ceremony practice, not a building. Graham brings the bowls, the breath and the quiet to studios, parks, his own sound bath studio and workplaces around Portland. These are the rooms right now.
SW · Downtown · 124 SW Yamhill
Bodha Yoga
Home base since 2024Formerly Yoga on Yamhill. Ground Lab every Thursday, 7–9 pm (cannabis ceremony, 21+), and a monthly Sunday Sound Lab. Twelve mats, candlelight, and the weekly rhythm the practice grew up in.
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SE · Mt. Tabor Park
The mountain
Park Lab · seasonalNinety minutes of sound, breath and somatic practice on Tabor's forested slopes, under open sky. Let the ground take your weight and the trees do the breathing.
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SE · Near Mt. Tabor
The Attic
Graham's sound bath studioGraham's own studio: a third-floor room under the eaves, set with the full ring of bowls. Private sessions for one to six people — individuals, couples, small groups — and the occasional weekday session open to all.
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SE · 400 SE Grand Ave
Wild Reed Yoga
Sound Bath & YinGraham's sound bath meets a slow yin practice in Wild Reed's studio (formerly Modo Yoga). Booked through Wild Reed.
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Anywhere in Portland
Your space
Organizations & eventsOffsites, conferences, galleries, new offices, living rooms. Graham designs the ceremony for the room and the people in it — a leadership team of eight or an activation of eight hundred. Space blessings and activations too.
Corporate & private inquiries →
Portland · Wherever's next
Pop-up Spaces
Longer-term activationsWe're looking for spaces to activate for longer stretches: a storefront between tenants, a loft, a building waiting for its next chapter. Our most recent pop-up was a four-month residency in the Central Eastside, sponsored by Killian Pacific.
Offer a space →rooms
Portland's quadrants
Your studio?
Monthly residenciesAloka's studio circuit is growing, one room per quadrant. If you run a studio whose people already seek this kind of quiet, a monthly Sound Lab may belong in it.
Start a conversation →Every space is set the same way: twelve mats at most, low light, the instruments in a ring. What changes is the light through the windows.
Weekly sessions run on a schedule; private and organizational ceremonies are designed around your room, your people and your date.
Founder and lead practitioner; Best Sound Bath Experience, Best of Portland Readers' Poll — 2025 Winner, 2026 Finalist. Meet Graham →
What is a sound bath?
A sound bath is a deeply immersive experience that harnesses the power of sound and meditation to promote relaxation, balance, and holistic wellness. At Aloka, Portland’s award-winning sound ceremony practice, we invite you to explore it in a nurturing, unhurried setting. Our sound baths offer innovative ways to engage with sound and meditation, fostering a profound connection to the body, mind, and spirit.
During a sound bath, participants create a cozy "nest" on the floor with blankets, pillows, or yoga mats, settling into a comfortable position, typically lying down…
Aloka — Mixtapes
Music for the space between.
Each mixtape is curated by a friend of Aloka — a sound healer, musician, or fellow traveler who knows what it means to listen deeply. Some of these songs are heard in our ceremonies. Others live in the quiet hours before and after. All chosen with intention.
Healer Jason Lasley curates our latest mixtape. We invite you to listen.
The Aloka Story
A practice, not a place.
Aloka is a sound ceremony practice founded by Graham Slick in Portland, Oregon. It isn’t a building. It’s a way of holding a room: bowls in a ring, low light, twelve mats at most.
Thursday nights it’s Ground Lab at Bodha Yoga downtown. Sundays, Sound Lab rotates through partner studios across the city. In the warmer months it’s Park Lab on Mt. Tabor. For organizations, the room is yours.
Lululemon
Book a private for you, your people or your team.
A session shaped around you, your people or your team: in the Attic, at your home or venue, or at your workplace.
Our Shop
Please Note: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.
Wrap yourself in cozy serenity with the Aloka Embroidered Sweatshirt in Adobe Orange – a standout piece that brings warmth, mindfulness, and effortless streetwear edge to your wardrobe.
Made with a plush 100% cotton exterior and a soft 65% cotton/35% polyester blend interior, this 8.5 oz midweight fleece crewneck delivers exceptional comfort and a luxurious feel against the skin. Thoughtful details like side-seamed construction, a self-fabric back patch, and double-needle stitching on the ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem ensure durability and a premium finish that holds up over time.
The rich adobe orange hue radiates earthy warmth, perfectly complemented by subtle Aloka embroidery that evokes the calming essence of sound bath rituals. Relaxed yet modern fit (note: runs slightly small – size up for the ideal cozy drape).
Ideal for chilly evenings, post-session layering, or casual days when you crave both style and tranquility – this sweatshirt is destined to be your go-to for grounded, feel-good vibes.
Elevate your everyday wardrobe with the Aloka Sound Bath House Black T-Shirt – a perfect blend of comfort, style, and serene vibes.
Crafted from premium 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, this ultra-soft, lightweight tee offers just the right amount of stretch for all-day comfort and a flattering fit on any body type. Pre-shrunk with side-seamed construction and shoulder-to-shoulder taping, it's built to last wash after wash.
Featuring the elegant "Aloka — Sound Bath House" branding prominently printed on the front, this classic black shirt subtly nods to the tranquility of sound bath experiences, making it ideal for wellness enthusiasts, yoga lovers, or anyone seeking mindful style.
Whether layered or worn solo, it's the dreamy essential you've been waiting for.
Channel the restorative power of sound healing with the Aloka Sound Bath Natural T-Shirt – a whisper-soft essential designed for those who prioritize peace and presence in their daily rhythm.
Expertly crafted from 100% combed and ring-spun cotton in a lightweight 4.2 oz fabric, it provides an airy, second-skin feel with just enough stretch to accommodate every movement, from gentle stretches to relaxed downtime. Pre-shrunk, with precise side seams and shoulder-to-shoulder taping for a structured yet forgiving fit that suits all shapes and sizes.
In a soothing natural cream hue, the front features a striking "Sound Bath" declaration in bold lettering – an intentional nod to vibrational wellness that's ideal for practitioners, meditators, or anyone embracing a slower, more attuned lifestyle.
This versatile piece transitions seamlessly from studio sessions to casual outings, offering quiet elegance and comfort that feels like a gentle embrace.