This immersive experience leans into the rich sonority of gongs, creating vibrations that travel through the body and awaken physical sensation. Their primal, expansive tones often evoke a sense of dissolution and renewal. 

As Monique weaves in the deep resonance of singing bowls, you may begin to feel a low rhythmic pulsing—almost like a “brain massage”—drawing the mind into profound relaxation. No effort is required, but to simply receive the sounds and follow them wherever they lead. More

Located in Shadyside at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

The Deep Dive Sound Bath is a 75-minute session that is limited to 12 participants for more personal space and closer proximity to the instruments.

In this session, you'll be lying close to low-frequency singing bows and gongs to enhance the physical sensation of the sound vibrations. This session also incorporates breathwork and a soundscape that evokes tension and release for deeper relaxation.  The generous 75-minute session allows extra time at the end for a Tibetan singing bowls to be placed and played on your body to help you tune in to a harmonized flow of energy. Sign up.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

As summer blooms, embark on a creative journey with Garrett Coleman and Monique Mead into the heart of embodied courage, engaged compassion, and clear presence amidst a world in conflict.

Pathways to Peace is an original offering that weaves together somatic movement, healing sound, and expressive arts process as a means to cultivate individual and community resilience. In this unique experience, participants will be guided through a series of activities—including movement, visual art, poetic dialogue and group sharing— to cultivate inner resources for navigating moments of individual, collective, and socio-political conflict.

Admission is free. Registration required.

From her Sound Studio at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

The Deep Dive Sound Bath is a 75-minute session that is limited to 12 participants for more personal space and closer proximity to the instruments.

In this session, you'll be lying close to low-frequency singing bows and gongs to enhance the physical sensation of the sound vibrations. This session also incorporates breathwork and a soundscape that evokes tension and release for deeper relaxation.  The generous 75-minute session allows extra time at the end for a Tibetan singing bowls to be placed and played on your body to help you tune in to a harmonized flow of energy. Sign up.

As summer blooms, embark on a creative journey with Garrett Coleman and Monique Mead into the heart of embodied courage, engaged compassion, and clear presence amidst a world in conflict.

Pathways to Peace is an original offering that weaves together somatic movement, healing sound, and expressive arts process as a means to cultivate individual and community resilience. In this unique experience, participants will be guided through a series of activities—including movement, visual art, poetic dialogue and group sharing— to cultivate inner resources for navigating moments of individual, collective, and socio-political conflict.

Admission is free. Registration required.

From her Sound Studio at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

From her Sound Studio at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

Develop your sound healing skills in in this 3-day training designed to give you the tools to bring your sound practice to life in your home or within a therapeutic setting. In 3 days and 12 hours of personalized instruction, this Sound Practitioner Certification Program will train you in powerful musical practices that reliably shift consciousness and produce transformative results.

🎓 This course is approved for CEU through the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Learn more

This immersive experience leans into the rich sonority of gongs, creating vibrations that travel through the body and awaken physical sensation. Their primal, expansive tones often evoke a sense of dissolution and renewal. 

As Monique weaves in the deep resonance of singing bowls, you may begin to feel a low rhythmic pulsing—almost like a “brain massage”—drawing the mind into profound relaxation. No effort is required, but to simply receive the sounds and follow them wherever they lead. More

From her Sound Studio at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

From her Sound Studio at the Awareness & Wellness Center, Monique curates music and sound to induce and maintain deep relaxation, stimulating the body’s natural healing response.

The Classic Sound Bath features violin, singing bowls, gongs, and the luxurious comfort of beanbag beds and other amenities.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured in Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

In the glow of 100+ candles, you’ll lie comfortably as waves of sound wash over you, immersing you in frequencies that balance the nervous system and lead the mind to stillness.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

Sound bath performances at the CAMLab Journey to Enlightenment exhibition, where listeners are surrounded by immersive projections of Buddhist caves.

NEW! Advanced Sound Practitioner Training.

Expand your techniques and repertoire in this one-day workshop designed for experienced practitioners who want to gain new skills and connect with each other.

Prior certification in the Mead Method is recommended.  Learn More

Committed to creating peace in our community, 30 musicians and sound practitioners join forces to offer Pittsburgh’s largest sound bath in the iconic beauty of Heinz Chapel.

This Mega Surround Sound Bath is orchestrated by Monique Mead and her team, offering a unique blend of music and immersive soundscapes designed to melt stress and draw you inward. You’ll sit or lie comfortably, gazing up at the spectacular stained glass windows as sounds from 70+ singing bowls resonate from the entire perimeter of Heinz Chapel and envelop you in soothing vibrations.

During this 90-minute journey, you’ll also encounter transcendent melodies on violin, harp, flute, and voice, arising from the soundscape and dissolving back into silence—each offering a message of peace and lovingkindness.

We strongly encourage that you bring your own comfort items, such as a blanket or pillow.

Tickets through Heinz Chapel.

Reiki is a universal healing practice that promotes relaxation and reduces tension throughout the body. With multiple practitioners offering Reiki during this sound healing session, you'll benefit from personalized attention as they hold healing presence through gentle hands-on placement on your head and shoulders.   

To support this deeply healing practice, Monique cocoons you in meditative sound vibrations from singing bowls, gongs--and her signature violin melodies.

In the glow of 100+ candles, you’ll lie comfortably as waves of sound wash over you, immersing you in frequencies that balance the nervous system and lead the mind to stillness.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

This family-friendly event offers a sound bath experience thoughtfully tailored for families. We’ll begin with gentle stretching, followed by a sonic tour of the studio instruments, and then ease into several guided sound meditations designed to cultivate mindful awareness — or perhaps enjoy an afternoon nap.

After the session, children are invited to explore a hands-on Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby, where they can play singing bowls, gongs, and chimes.

In the glow of 100+ candles, you’ll lie comfortably as waves of sound wash over you, immersing you in frequencies that balance the nervous system and lead the mind to stillness.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

Reiki is a universal healing practice that promotes relaxation and reduces tension throughout the body. With multiple practitioners offering Reiki during this sound healing session, you'll benefit from personalized attention as they hold healing presence through gentle hands-on placement on your head and shoulders.   

To support this deeply healing practice, Monique cocoons you in meditative sound vibrations from singing bowls, gongs--and her signature violin melodies.

4 Thursdays at 7-8:30 PM EST, starting March 12

Develop your sound healing skills in in this 4-week training designed to provide the techniques and knowledge to launch your sound healing practice for personal use or within a therapeutic setting. In 4 online sessions and a library of technique tutorials, this program will train you in powerful musical practices that reliably shift consciousness and produce transformative results. Learn More

In the glow of 100+ candles, you’ll lie comfortably as waves of sound wash over you, immersing you in frequencies that balance the nervous system and lead the mind to stillness.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

In the glow of 100+ candles, you’ll lie comfortably as waves of sound wash over you, immersing you in frequencies that balance the nervous system and lead the mind to stillness.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.