Sound Bath Training
Led by Anwen Baumeister
June 13–15, 2025
At The Portal Mill Valley
& Euphorbia Gardens Bolinas
Join us for an immersive three-day Sound Bath Training designed to give you the skills and confidence to lead sound experiences with clarity and purpose.
Whether you're looking to deepen your personal practice or begin guiding others, this training will provide hands-on instruction with instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes - along with the techniques to create meaningful and impactful sound journeys.
Over the course of this journey, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sound healing, how sound impacts the body and nervous system, and the art of intuitive facilitation. We’ll cover how to set the tone for a session, use sound intentionally to support balance and relaxation, and structure your own sound bath experiences with clarity and care.
This is a heart-led training that weaves science, intuition, and direct practice into a grounded and expansive experience. You’ll leave with a foundational understanding of sound healing and confidence in facilitating a sound bath for others.
What You'll Learn:
The science and energetics behind sound healing
How to play crystal singing bowls, gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, and other instruments
How sound affects the brain, body, and nervous system
Holding space and guiding a group through a sound journey
Creating energetic safety and resonance in a healing space
Intuitive sound facilitation practices
The anatomy of a sound bath: intention, structure, and flow
Schedule
Friday, June 13
6:00–9:00 PM
Welcome Circle
+ Foundations of Sound Healing
Location:
The Portal | Mill Valley, CA
Saturday, June 14
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Instrument Technique
+ Sound Bath Practice
Location:
Euphorbia Gardens | Bolinas, CA
Sunday, June 15
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Facilitation Skills
+ Final Practicum
Location:
Euphorbia Gardens | Bolinas, CA
Friday –
The Portal | Mill Valley, CA
We’ll begin our training at The Portal’s yoga studio located in Mill Valley. Parking is available on site or on the street and the space is easily accessible by car or rideshare.
Saturday & Sunday –
The Dome at Euphorbia Gardens | Bolinas, CA
Our weekend immersion takes place in the breathtaking geodesic dome at Euphorbia Gardens, a private retreat nestled in the rolling hills of West Marin. This sanctuary is surrounded by lush landscapes, wildflower gardens, and expansive views, offering a serene and inspiring environment to dive deeper into practice. Parking is available on site.
We will coordinate carpools from Mill Valley if needed.
About Anwen
Anwen is a facilitator and wellness entrepreneur, with a background in yoga, sound healing, breathwork, and transformational retreats.
She is co-founder & CEO of The Portal. She is former co-owner & operator of The Center SF, and is founder of The Well Organic Kitchen.
She trained in sound healing with Ana Netanel of Shakti Sound Bath, Simona Asinovski and Guy Douglas of Sound Meditation Presents, and completed her Gong Training with Gong Master Lou Maurer of Astro Gong Yoga. She is trained in 100-hour Psychedelic Breathwork with Lily Hardy of The Shift Network.
She has practiced yoga regularly for over 16 years. She completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Padma Nair in Kerala, India in 2017. She is currently pursuing a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Janet Stone.
Anwen is certified in Past Life Regression Hypnosis Healing and trained in Level 1 Reiki in the Usui tradition. From 2017 to 2022, she co-facilitated group retreats with YES World, including the Asian Diaspora Jam and the Environmental Changemakers Jam.
Her experience combines practical skills and a grounded approach to facilitating personal and group transformative experiences.
Tuition:
$900 regular
$750 early bird (before May 15th)
Includes all three days of training, hands-on practice with instruments, and a Sound Bath Training Certificate upon completion. Instruments will be provided for use during training.
You may bring your own bowls if you have them.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate container and plenty of hands on practice.
Whether you're stepping into sound facilitation for the first time or refining an existing practice, this weekend offers a meaningful opportunity to build confidence, develop your craft, and explore the impact of sound as a tool for connection and transformation.
