Harmoniaalto A Wave to Harmony

02/28/2026

Did you know that nature offers free sound healing?

All you need to do is to tune in and allow yourself to settle.

I’ve spoken before of the Symphony of Roses at the rose garden. And Lavender Euphony at the lavender farm. Vibration of the aromas.

Yesterday I visited J V Fitzgerald Marine Preserve near Half Moon Bay and what a special treat it was❣️In the first look, there is not much going on in the tide pools, but when I softened my focus, I started to see tiny crabs, fish, abalone, star fish and all sorts of life.

I started feeling how the entire platform was vibrating. Waves of fast burst of energy was running through the surface of my skin. It felt like being recharged and aligned. Afterwards I sat a good half an hour at the beach allowing the vibrations settle and ground.

I encourage you to go out in nature and feel vibratinally what it offers to you 🌹🌳🌊☀️✨

02/25/2026

I saw a question in a forum the other day that stopped me in my tracks: “What do sound bath facilitators do for self-care?”

At first, it startled me. Then I realized: for me, offering a sound bath IS self-care.
In my practice, the facilitator is never separate from the audience. As we play, we receive an equal measure of that healing vibration. We aren’t just "performing"; we are submerged in the same field of relaxation and calm that we create for the room.

The true and grounded art of a sound bath facilitator is staying present. It’s about sensing how the vibration is shifting in real-time and gently steering the energy toward deep relaxation. When the room breathes, I breathe. When the frequency shifts, I shift.

My next training starts on March 15th. There are only 3 seats left, and Early Bird pricing ends this Saturday. Don’t wait, get your seat now. For more details and registration, please visit the link below.

Interactive online and in-person (East Bay) sound bath event training with practical application of sound healing protocols.

01/29/2026

I’m excited to invite you to my next Sound Bath Facilitator Training, which begins on Sunday, March 15th. If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with sound and learn how to hold transformative space for others, this training is for you. We’ll meet both on Zoom and in person, with lots of practice time at home in between.

Full details & registration:�https://harmoniaalto.com/sound-bath-facilitator-training/

12/28/2025

This is simply incredible 🎶❣️ I am a huge fan of everyday sounds (and trains) and this just made my day. I hope yiu enjoy it too.

The musician ‪‬ travelled across Switzerland for 16 days; taking 23 trains, 3 gondolas, 2 boats and 1 bus. On his journey, he captured over 200 sounds with which he created the song "Swiss Sounds".

The musician travelled across Switzerland for 16 days; taking 23 trains, 3 gondolas, 2 boats and 1 bus. On his journey, he captured over ...

12/16/2025

Join us for Winter Solstice Sound Bath at this Sunday, December 21st, at 4 pm.

Gather with our loving community, calm the nervous system, and enjoy Cheryl's soothing tea.

On this special occasion, we will reach the stars with sounds vibrating with the planetary frequencies.

Space is limited - reserve early at https://gatheringthyme.org/collections/events/products/sonic-harmony

12/11/2025

I’m lovingly letting go of a few sound healing instruments from my collection. If you’re searching for a meaningful gift—or a new instrument to support your own practice—I’d love for you to take a look at the link below.

The page also includes wonderful instruments handcrafted in Europe and sold by WePlayWellTogether - a small business run by my friend Gabriele Schwibach. Gabriele has a personal relationship with all the instrument makers.

https://harmoniaalto.com/soundhealing-instruments/

12/09/2025

For the first time in 10 years, my Private Sound Healing Session rates will increase slightly in the new year. If you’ve been thinking about booking—or gifting a session—now’s the perfect moment.

I have a few openings on December 20th and 27th. Gift Certificates purchased in December will be honored with the current rate.

Book a session in here:
https://harmoniaalto.as.me/PrivateSoundHealingSession

11/04/2025

I had a chance of a lifetime to include a steel cello in my sound healing.

I was in Upstate New York participating in an advanced training for playing the monochord, and the location had a steel cello. I had never seen or heard it played. It was love at first sight! Most people connected the sound with Halloween, and true enough, it has been used in many scary movies. I don't watch them, so I didn't have that association. To me, the sound was simply profound and traveled to places in my body that no other sound has ever been to - all those deep, dark corners, hidden from everyday life. Discovering mysteries and forgotten events in my life. All together a very healing experience.

I could not pass up the opportunity to include it in my sound bath offering. I played it for a few minutes in the beginning with soft mallets and the beams only - softly and gently. It was just amazing. No recording of it, but here is a different, and definitely more professional take on it.

I think this performance is just a perfect expression of today's world, even though it was recorded in 1989.

Bob Rutman brought his steel instruments and his friends to our little studio upstairs on Chapel St. in Newton. This series of 10 recordings from 1989 captur...

10/17/2025

Last week, I had a woman come to my private practice since she was gifted a sound healing session by her daughter-in-law. This was her first time with sounds, and she wasn't sure what to expect.

I explained to her how sound vibrations can be felt throughout the body. You may also see colors, and old memories may pop up. Gently allow the sounds to move through and transport you to a lucid dreaming state.

When we finished, she said. How extraordinary! My body feels so relaxed, my mind is refreshed, and most of all, thank you for the art show! I saw so many colors moving and changing. It was so unexpected and beautiful.

You never know what happens in these sessions - you just need to be open to whatever comes through. She left with a big smile on her face, heading to a store to get some art supplies.

Photo credit to Greg Rosenke

08/28/2025

It’s a monsoon season in Kathmandu Nepal and the sound of the rain has been with us all night long. It’s a wonderful accompaniment to my morning meditation at the Shetchen Monastery Guest House. And also an introduction to my new bowls 💗😁🎶

08/10/2025

This blew my mind today ❣️ Device that creates sounds (from downloaded sound library) with touch!

Crdl, pronounced “cradle,” a wooden musical instrument with electronics hidden inside that’s played by human-to-human physical contact. Tap someone’s shoulder while both of you have a hand on the Crdl and you might hear a violin; squeeze their hand and you might unlock a joyous symphonic swell. The musical translation, the company says, helps those with dementia understand that they are valued and loved.

My heart sings with this new way of connecting in this time of isolation.

08/08/2025

Lately, I have started to pay more attention to the silence after a sound healing session. That potent silence is the reason to do this work. It is a moment when I can imagine a door opening to a space where everything is fresh, available, and abundant. I've started to lengthen this moment, guiding people to look for it and embrace it before moving.

We come to sound baths to change something - the silence at the end is the time to integrate and shift - feel the abundance. Once you have that sensation, you know what to look for in your life.

Here is a wonderful article about silence. There is no better way to calm your nervous system than silence - BUT we live in such a highly stimulated environment that "many people report restlessness, anxiety, or even physical symptoms like headaches when first reducing their usual sound stimulation". Don't feel bad if this happens to you - slowly lengthen the silent times during your day.

Silence heals the brain and nervous system naturally by reducing stress, restoring sleep, and enhancing cognitive performance.