Sound healing for retreats
Facilitated journeys into stillness using the handpan's resonant, grounding frequencies. Deep relaxation and meditation experiences.
Sound healing with handpan
The handpan’s acoustic properties make it uniquely suited to sound healing work. Its sustained, resonant tones create immersive sonic environments that facilitate deep relaxation and meditative states.
Joe has worked in wellbeing and retreat contexts for several years, using the handpan to support calm, reflection, and connection. His approach prioritises creating safe, supportive spaces for a grounded, restorative experience.
What a session involves
Settle + breathe
Participants get comfortable (mats, cushions, or beds). Joe guides initial breathing and settling before the journey begins.
Sound journey
Handpan tones create an immersive sonic environment, with occasional gentle guidance. Joe reads the group and adapts in real time.
Integration
The session closes with reorientation and space for integration (sharing or journaling depending on your retreat format).
Session formats
Retreat contexts
Joe has facilitated sessions at:
- Yoga retreats
- Meditation intensives
- Women’s wellness weekends
- Men’s work gatherings
- Couples retreats
- Personal development programmes
- Nature and wild swimming retreats
For retreat organisers
Joe is experienced in integrating with existing retreat programmes. He’s happy to:
- Align sessions with your retreat theme and intention
- Coordinate with other facilitators
- Adjust timing and format to fit your schedule
- Provide supporting materials for participants
For multi-day retreats, accommodation and meals can be included in the arrangement, or Joe can travel daily depending on location.
Joe’s approach
Joe’s facilitation style is grounded and non-prescriptive. He creates space for participants to have their own experience rather than directing specific outcomes. His background in rhythm, improvisation, and intuitive music-making informs a practice that’s responsive and present.
He’s comfortable holding space for whatever emerges - tears, laughter, profound stillness, or simply deep rest.
What's Included
Retreat sessions include
- Pre-retreat consultation on format and integration
- Sessions tailored to your retreat theme
- Sound journey facilitation with clear guidance
- Flexible duration (45 minutes to 2+ hours)
- Integration support for participants
- Travel across Wales + England (UK-wide by arrangement)
Add depth to your programme
Let's talk about how sound healing could enhance your retreat experience.