Sound Healing is the use of instruments or music to relax the brain so the body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the part of our nervous system that allows the body to rest, digest, and heal itself).

Sound Healing is a powerful therapy that combines different healing sounds, music, and special sound instruments to improve our multidimensional well-being.

We primarily utilize gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, harmonium, voice, Koshi & Zaphir chimes, and other accessory instruments.

Sound healing is a holistic practice that uses vibrations, through various sound tools such as singing bowls, tuning forks, and voice, to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. At Sound of a New Dawn & Inner Wolf Retreat Space, we believe in the power of sound to restore balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. Our sessions are designed to help reduce stress, anxiety, and physical pain, as well as to enhance relaxation, focus, and creativity. Through the use of specific frequencies and harmonics, sound healing at Sound of a New Dawn and Inner Wolf Retreat Space aims to entrain the brain to move into deeper, more restful states, and to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. Whether it's through individual sessions, group sound baths, or educational workshops, we strive to create a nurturing and transformative experience for our clients.

Sound Healing helps the brain relax and the body have time and space to heal itself. This is especially more potent with an intention of what you want your body to direct healing too, but the body has innate wisdom and performs beautifully all on its own. Sometimes the body just needs the brain to "get out of the way." Sound Healing helps reduce anxiety, clear blocks, and reduce tension and worry. It also promotes healing to anything your body is facing, and promotes better sleep, clarity and focus.

The Sound Nest is Dawn's smaller studio near Alexander / 20 min outside of Asheville and holds 8 people max. The sound is tight with the invitation to immerse and luxuriate in the sound waves. I have isolated a style of playing the instruments that relaxes the brainwaves to the theta state where deep healing, intention, and a nervous system reset occurs.

I love to tailor the session to all who are present and the sound is different each time. The Inner Wolf is my creation with my business partner David Heiss and set up as a retreat space and also for special events and regular sound sessions. It is in a quieter area near Wolf Laurel, 35 minutes from downtown Asheville and surrounded by nature, a river running thru the property, and several flowing ponds. We've turned 3 workshop bays into cozy overnight rooms too. The sound room is in a sturdy 3 story wooden barn where the sound waves resonate thru the wood too. It’s a larger space that holds up to 30.

Depending on the schedule, usually on Saturdays David and I play the instruments for the sessions together at the Inner Wolf, blending styles, and with more hands. We also love to tailor the sessions and ask for intentions and the sound is different each time depending on those attending.

Both are great experiences with a lot of similarities. Hope to share sound healing with you soon, one place or the other!

First we have tea and settle in a bit and chat about your intention for the session for about 15 minutes. This process makes the sound healing more potent and customized. Then you get comfy in the sound healing studio, laying down and supported by pillows, blankets, a BioMat, even a mattress if getting on the floor is not preferred. Dawn then leads you through a breathing exercise to begin relaxing the body. When the sound healing begins, Dawn plays instruments like gongs, crystal singing bowls, Himalayan brass bowls, the harmonium, and others to help the body enter a state of healing, relaxation, & re-centering for about 45-60 minutes. Many people fall asleep, some are in between awake and asleep, and the experience is deeply relaxing. We have about 15 minutes after the session for sharing, integrating, and grounding.

Bring anything you like to help you be most comfortable--favorite pillows, supports, cozy blankets, eye cover. Dawn has supports and cushions to lay on in the Sound Nest, & plenty of pillows and blankets. Our location at the Inner Wolf Retreat Space has memory foam cushions to lay on and a few pillows for support, but you will need to bring your own pillows and blankets to events at this location. Most of all, bring an open mind and open heart, and your body will know what to do from there! All you have to do is BREATHE!

Yes! I would love to tailor a sound session or a yoga class just for you and for what you are facing in your life currently. Please reach out to me and book the session on the web site.

A metal disk often with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck.

Is it going to be played like in a heavy metal band or the Gong Show??

NO! Although the gong is effective with a crash and loud wash, the gong has a special quality when played differently that can relax the brain into the Theta brainwave state in sometimes as little as 90 seconds! Although the volume will crescendo and decrescendo, we play in a relaxing, transformative way.

At Sound of a New Dawn and Inner Wolf Retreat Space, we call our practice a "sound bath" because it involves immersing participants in a meditative and healing experience using sound. Just as a traditional bath cleanses the physical body, a sound bath cleanses the mind, body, and spirit. This unique wellness experience incorporates various instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to produce therapeutic sounds and vibrations that promote relaxation, reduce stress, and facilitate a deep meditative state. The term "sound bath" reflects the idea of being surrounded by soothing and rejuvenating sound waves, allowing participants to soak in the calming and transformative effects of the harmonious vibrations. It's a holistic approach to well-being that nourishes the whole self, making it a fitting metaphor for our unique practice.

Forest Bathing is time spent meditatively in nature. It is not a "bathing" process in terms of getting wet or being in a bath, rather "bathing" your senses with the green of trees and plants, & the sounds of nature. You can also practice Forest Bathing anywhere there is nature, not just a forest. It is a practice called shinrin-yoku that originated in Japan to encourage people to spend time in nature.

In the warmer months, we often have a forest bathing session prior to the sound healing. We find being in nature prior to the sound healing helps everyone (including us!) to arrive in the present moment, ground, heightens the senses, and helps us tune in to our inner landscape as well.

Time Magazine says it well, "This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.

First, find a spot. Make sure you have left your phone and camera behind. You are going to be walking aimlessly and slowly. You don’t need any devices. Let your body be your guide. Listen to where it wants to take you. Follow your nose. And take your time. It doesn’t matter if you don’t get anywhere. You are not going anywhere. You are savoring the sounds, smells and sights of nature and letting the forest in.

The key to unlocking the power of the forest is in the five senses. Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands and feet. Listen to the birds singing and the breeze rustling in the leaves of the trees. Look at the different greens of the trees and the sunlight filtering through the branches. Smell the fragrance of the forest and breathe in the natural aromatherapy of phytoncides. Taste the freshness of the air as you take deep breaths. Place your hands on the trunk of a tree. Dip your fingers or toes in a stream. Lie on the ground. Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm. This is your sixth sense, a state of mind. Now you have connected with nature. You have crossed the bridge to happiness."

The Sound Nest in Alexander can accommodate 8 people laying down; I have fit as many as 10 if you are comfortable being close and cozy with your loved ones.

The Inner Wolf Retreat can accommodate 32 people laying down in the sound room. Overnight spaces house up to 10 people with plenty of room for camping as well.

We know life gets slippery sometimes!

Most of our events and sessions have a 24 hour prior to the session cancellation policy. Some are not refundable. On the ones with a 24 hour prior cancellation policy, we can refund back to the original payment method less any payment processing fees charged. We are a small business and the processing fees add up. If you can't make the session and it is less than 24 hours to the session, you are welcome to gift the time to someone else to attend.

If you need to reschedule, please contact Dawn prior to 24 hours before the session and she is happy to help move the appointment .

If you have a monthly sound healing membership at the Inner Wolf and have reserved a space for a session and then find yourself unable to make the session, please do let us know since we wait until all are present to begin the session.

By opting for a private session, you have the opportunity to customize the experience to suit the specific needs and preferences of your group or family, whether it's for relaxation, stress relief, emotional wellness, or simply to bond and connect on a deeper level. Dawn uses various instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, and harmonium to create soothing and harmonious vibrations that can help reduce stress, promote deep relaxation, and restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, booking a private session allows for a more personalized and intimate experience, tailored to the specific needs and preferences of your group or family. Whether you're looking to bond with loved ones, release tension, or simply unwind together, our private sound healing sessions provide a serene and tranquil space for collective rejuvenation and well-being. Dawn will work with you to guide the session, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and fully supported throughout the experience.

Having a private session also affords those feeling emotional to be even more present and at ease with processing and supporting emotional well-being.

Also, if you have a tendency to make sacred sleepy sounds (aka "snore") and you would feel more comfortable not in a larger group, a private or small session is a great option. On that note, I also have lots of pillows to support your airways while laying down. I believe no one should feel guilty or self-conscious about what sounds their body makes while you are relaxing. It is only in a safe, non-judgmental, relaxed space that true healing occurs.

At Sound of a New Dawn, we firmly believe in the power of sound to facilitate healing and transformation, and we are committed to providing a meaningful and impactful experience for every participant. By booking a private session with me, you can look forward to a tailored and immersive sound healing journey that will leave your group or family feeling rejuvenated, connected, and uplifted.

If you have a tendency to make sacred sleepy sounds (aka "snore"), please know that you are still welcome!! If you would feel more comfortable not in a larger group, a private or small session is a great option. On that note, I also have lots of pillows to support your airways while laying down, thereby lessening sleepy sounds.

I believe no one should feel guilty or self-conscious about what sounds their body makes while you are relaxing. It is only in a safe, non-judgmental, relaxed space that true healing occurs. Trust what happens in a sound healing session is exactly what your body needs. Sometimes people hear the first tone and fall asleep, which I liken to the body just needing the brain to get entirely out of the way for healing. If your body needs more rest and you fall asleep, that is what you need that day.

If you would like a private session for 2 people at the Sound Nest, choose Individual Session and the base price is for up to 3 people. Or click here:

If you would like to reserve 2 spaces in a public group sound healing session, choose Public Group Session or click here:

If you would like a private session at the Inner Wolf Retreat Space, please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate.