Sound Meditation Studio
Some sit in silence, others chant, move, or pray. Some listen to the breath, others to sound. However it’s practiced, meditation is a practice of awareness. You learn to be with your mind rather than pushed by it, to notice what’s here and return to the space beneath the noise. With repetition, the nervous system steadies, reactivity softens, and clarity grows into daily life.
At Earth Tones NOLA, our Sound Meditation Studio blends sound healing, mindfulness, and deep listening. Each session unfolds as a meditative sound journey, created with carefully tuned sound healing instruments that generate frequencies known to support calm, balance, and release. These vibrations interact with the body’s rhythms, helping regulate the nervous system and restore harmony from within. With steady practice, sound meditation can help dissolve creative, emotional, and spiritual blocks, reconnecting you with the peace within you.
Meditation takes many forms.
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Nāda Yoga, the yoga of sound, is an ancient practice that explores vibration as a path to inner stillness and self-connection. It teaches that everything in the universe—including the body and mind—resonates with frequency. Through sound, silence, and deep listening, practitioners learn to attune to these vibrations, quiet the mind, and restore harmony within.
In this tradition, sound takes two forms: Ahata Nāda, the external tones we hear through instruments or voice, and Anahata Nāda, the subtle inner sound that arises in silence. By moving from outer sound to inner awareness, Nāda Yoga becomes both meditation and medicine, guiding the body and spirit toward balance and peace.
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With consistent practice, sound meditation helps the body and mind return to balance. The vibrations calm the nervous system, ease tension, and support emotional regulation. Over time, you may notice less anxiety, improved sleep, and a greater ability to handle stress with ease.
Meditating with sound also strengthens focus and deepens self-awareness, helping you feel more connected and present in daily life. Many people find that regular sessions promote mental clarity, emotional release, and a feeling of harmony throughout the body and mind.
As your system learns to rest in stillness, the effects often continue well beyond the session — bringing calm, resilience, and stability into the way you move through the world.
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All offerings are designed as unguided, silent practices. This is intentional. Silence invites deeper listening, encourages personal reflection, and allows each person to connect with sound in their own way.
Though there will be no verbal guidance during your session, you’ll find written instructions and clear signage in the studio to support you. The environment is intentionally simple and calm, creating a space where awareness and stillness can unfold naturally.
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Everything you need is provided — a cushioned mat, head pillow, bolster, blanket, and eye cover. All are optional to use, and you’re welcome to bring your own cushion. You may choose to meditate seated or reclined.
Each session begins and ends with the sound of three bells. The first set marks the start of practice, giving you a few moments to settle into your space. The final three bells signal the close of silence and completion of the session.
During the meditation, you’ll experience Ahata Nāda — the “struck” sounds — from instruments, subtle movement, and the living sounds of the city around us. These outer sounds are part of the meditation, reminders of life continuing beyond the walls.
You’ll also experience Anahata Nāda, the quiet vibration that emerges in silence.
Together, they invite awareness to settle inward.
Afterward, you’re welcome to stay up to 15 minutes to stretch, journal, or remain in quiet reflection before leaving.
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This is a space for stillness, awareness, and deep listening. These guidelines help protect the calm and clarity this practice creates for everyone.
1. Silence
Please remain quiet before, during, and after the session. Silence allows awareness to deepen and supports others who are still in meditation.
2. No Photography or Recording
To maintain privacy and presence, photography, video, and audio recording are not permitted.
3. Phones and Devices
We encourage a tech-free space. Please silence all devices and keep them stored away throughout your visit.
4. Presence and Respect
Be mindful of the collective energy in the room. Move slowly, respect personal space, and enter and exit quietly.
5. Try Not To Fall Asleep / Snore
If you start to feel sleepy, shift your position or open your eyes to stay present with the sound. In the case that snoring becomes continuous, you may be gently tapped to help you come back into awareness.
6. Scents and Hygiene
Please avoid strong fragrances or essential oils, and arrive clean and free of heavy scents. This helps maintain a neutral, breathable space for everyone, including those with sensitivities.
7. Age Requirement
All sessions are for adults 18 and older. The environment is designed for mature participants who can maintain stillness and respect the meditative space.
Sound Meditation Studio Schedule
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Monday
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Thursday
6:30PM - 7:30PM
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Sunday
1:00PM - 2:00PM
5-Class Practice Pass
5-Class Pass – $90 ($18 per class, save $35)
10-Class Practice Pass
10-Class Pass – $150 ($15 per class, save $100)
Single Session Drop-In: $25
Session Details
Location: Anarchy Yoga (Uptown) — 1115 St. Mary St. NOLA 70130
Length: 60 minutes
Max Capacity: 12 participants
Exchange: $25 Drop-In or Practice Pass Available for (5) Classes or (10) Classes
Everything you need is provided: a cushioned mat, head pillow, bolster, blanket, and eye cover. All props are optional, and you’re welcome to bring your own cushion for seated meditation. You may choose to meditate seated or reclined.
Doors open 30 minutes before the session begins for those who wish to arrive early to journal, read, or sit in silence. To maintain safety and presence for everyone inside, doors will lock promptly at the start of the meditation. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
All sound meditations are silent practices without verbal guidance. Clear written instructions in the studio will help to guide you. If this is your first time, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to orient yourself to the space and read the introductory materials.
Because space is limited and each space is carefully prepared for, late arrivals and refunds for missed sessions cannot be accommodated. Thank you for honoring this policy and helping keep these offerings accessible and sustainable for the community.
Registration ends two hours prior to the start of the session — reserve your space early.
By reserving your space, you are agreeing to our Participant Consent & Acknowledgement Form