Serenity Sounds VST

Serenity Sounds VST Thoughtfully designed restorative sound therapy experiences in Jacksonville, FL.

Supporting busy professionals, caregivers, and organizations through studio, private, mobile, and corporate sound baths.

Some experiences become part of how we remember a trip.While visiting St. Augustine Beach to celebrate a family member, ...
08/28/2026

Some experiences become part of how we remember a trip.

While visiting St. Augustine Beach to celebrate a family member, this family chose to begin part of their day with a private sound bath together.

A beautiful setting.
A reason to gather.
And time intentionally shared.

Serenity Sounds, brought to you.

Living with chronic illness has changed the way I think about my capacity.I manage my physical movement. I pay attention...
08/27/2026

Living with chronic illness has changed the way I think about my capacity.

I manage my physical movement. I pay attention to how much energy I'm using. I manage my exposure to heat—and an August day in Florida can add another layer before I've even done anything else.

Lately, my mind has been carrying more too.

I'm navigating the transition of closing the Serenity Sounds studio, moving into a mobile and partner-location chapter, while we look for what our next space might eventually become.

Even positive change requires energy.

And one of the realities I've had to accept about living with chronic illness is that I don't always have the same capacity I once did.

Even with the best planning, what looked completely manageable when I planned it can feel very different when I'm actually living through it.

Maybe I thought I'd have more energy. Maybe my body responds differently than I expected. Maybe several small things require more of me than I accounted for.

And yes, sometimes frustration rises with that.

My mind can still be saying, I should be able to do this, while my body is giving me very different information.

Could I push through? Yes.

But I've also learned that pushing through can come with a cost.

So sometimes I have to adjust. Give myself extra grace. Pay attention sooner. And accept that today's capacity may look different from the capacity I planned around.

This is also where a sound bath can be supportive for me.

When my body is tired but my mind is still busy managing, thinking, and anticipating, simply telling myself to rest doesn't necessarily mean I can access rest.

During a sound bath, my phone is away. I can get physically comfortable. The sound gives my attention somewhere else to go. I can listen, notice the vibration, notice my breath, and notice my body.

For me, a sound bath can provide a pathway toward a restorative state that can be difficult to access when life feels heavy.

It doesn't change the realities of living with chronic illness. It doesn't suddenly give me more capacity.

But it can create a period of time where less is being asked of me.

And sometimes, that's exactly the kind of support I need.

— Adriana

When we scheduled our Staycation Yin & Sound Bath for August 23, I didn't know it would also be the last day I would sha...
08/24/2026

When we scheduled our Staycation Yin & Sound Bath for August 23, I didn't know it would also be the last day I would share events in our studio.

I've gone through a lot of emotions about letting this space go.

Sadness, because this little studio gave me greater capacity to share something I love in the way I envisioned it.

Connections blossomed here.

I got to see the smiles when someone walked upstairs and saw the room for the first time.

I also knew there were things that needed to change. This summer brought challenges with the Florida heat and our AC keeping up during daytime events. Carrying instruments and equipment up and down the stairs are part of every mobile experience. And accessibility continues to influence what I hope for in our next space.

So yesterday, as Kavita and I took turns guiding and receiving during Yin & Sound Bath, I found myself really needing my turn to receive.

I've been living in my head a lot this month.

Thinking about what needs to happen next. What I need to pack. What I don't want to forget. What I want to carry forward.

Staying centered has taken a little extra effort.

For a little while yesterday, I didn't have to figure any of that out.

I could put my head down.

Breathe.

And receive.

How often do we find ourselves carrying the remembering, planning, anticipating and figuring out—while also trying to take care of everyone and everything around us?

Yesterday was a reminder for me that sometimes I need to be the one on the mat, too.

And I'm grateful that on our last morning in this space, that's exactly where I got to be. 💜

Thank you Kavita for leading a beautiful Yin practice.

Photo Credit: Kavita

This morning, Staycation came to life.For 90 minutes, our small group gathered for Yin yoga, sound, lavender, candleligh...
08/23/2026

This morning, Staycation came to life.

For 90 minutes, our small group gathered for Yin yoga, sound, lavender, candlelight, comfort, and intentional rest.

Kavita and I took turns guiding and receiving throughout the morning, giving each of us an opportunity to experience portions of what we were creating alongside our guests.

But one of my favorite parts of Staycation has always been the idea that the experience doesn't have to end when the sound bath does.

We encouraged everyone to think about what the rest of their day might look like.

Maybe brunch with a friend.
A quiet afternoon with a book.
A walk somewhere beautiful.
A nap.
Or simply leaving some of the day unplanned.

And we sent everyone home with a few gentle ways to carry that intention into the weeks ahead.

No prescribed version of what refilling your cup has to look like.

Just an invitation to notice what you need—and make a little room for it.

We took care of the first chapter.
The rest was theirs to write.

Thank you to everyone who spent part of their Sunday morning with us. 💜

Relax • Rest • Restore

If this photo had a sound…It wouldn't be just one.The resonance of a crystal singing bowl.The crisp notes of the swing c...
08/23/2026

If this photo had a sound…

It wouldn't be just one.

The resonance of a crystal singing bowl.
The crisp notes of the swing chime.
The gentle movement of seed chimes.
The shimmer of bar chimes.
A gong emerging in the background.

And between them—space.

One of the things I love most about sharing sound baths is creating a soundscape that continues to change throughout the experience.

Some sounds linger.
Some appear only briefly.
Some catch your attention immediately.
Others seem to quietly blend into the room.

You don't have to know the names of the instruments or understand what you're hearing.

You can simply listen.

Which instrument in this photo are you most curious to hear?

Where to Find UsSerenity Sounds may look a little different as the next season unfolds.You might find us at a wellness c...
08/22/2026

Where to Find Us

Serenity Sounds may look a little different as the next season unfolds.

You might find us at a wellness center, a partner location, or somewhere in the Jacksonville community.

Our newsletter is one way to stay connected and see where sound takes us next.

Upcoming events • Partner locations • Well-being insights

Join our newsletter through the link in our website.

Accessibility begins before someone walks through the door.I continue to reflect as Serenity Sounds prepares to leave ou...
08/22/2026

Accessibility begins before someone walks through the door.

I continue to reflect as Serenity Sounds prepares to leave our Mandarin studio and eventually find a new space to call home.

Accessibility has always mattered to me, and I think some of that comes from my own personal lens.

I know what it's like to be the person who needs something a little different.

My diet means I often have to ask questions when ordering at a restaurant or eating at someone else's home.

I have to think differently about heat when participating in outdoor activities.

There are environments that are simply too loud for me.

I have lived with anxiety for a majority of my adult life; I know that something as seemingly simple as figuring out where to park at an unfamiliar place can create stress before I've even walked through the door.

Those experiences have taught me to notice things.

Not everyone wants to lie on the floor for a sound bath.

Not everyone experiences sound the same way.

Not everyone arrives at a new place feeling completely at ease.

Sometimes having another option—or simply knowing what to expect—makes participating a little easier.

That's one reason our Floating Serene Sound Bath, experienced in Zero Gravity chairs, became an important offering at our Mandarin studio.

As we transition, I'm thinking carefully about how we preserve choices like this. For now, our Salt Cave Sound Baths offered at Earth Salt Stone are a Zero Gravity Chair reclining-chair experience for those who prefer not to lie on the floor.

And as we search for our next home, I'm realizing that the right space isn't only about square footage, aesthetics, or how many mats I can fit in the room.

It's the parking.

The arrival.

The noise.

The physical comfort.

The choices we're able to offer.

I know I can't anticipate or remove every barrier for every person.

But I can continue to notice them.

And I can continue asking a question that has quietly shaped Serenity Sounds from the beginning:

What might help someone feel more comfortable participating?

Sometimes accessibility begins long before the sound bath does.

If you've experienced Tandem, you may have noticed that the metal singing bowls used during the individual portion of th...
08/21/2026

If you've experienced Tandem, you may have noticed that the metal singing bowls used during the individual portion of the experience sound quite different from the crystal singing bowls filling the room.

They're designed differently—and for a different application.

The Therapeutic singing bowls I use are specifically designed for Vibrational Sound Therapy (VST), where the bowls may be placed on or near the body and activated to introduce gentle vibration along with sound.

Unlike the brighter projection you may associate with other singing bowls, Therapeutic singing bowls have a more subdued volume, a clear dominant tone and rich overtones.

For me, one of the most recognizable qualities is their grounding, melodic hum.

During Tandem, this creates two very different ways of experiencing sound:

Crystal singing bowls create the soundscape around you.

Therapeutic singing bowls bring sound and gentle vibration closer to you.

That's part of what makes Tandem different.

Sound around you.
Gentle vibration.
One intimate experience.

Tandem Sound Bath + Vibrational Sound Therapy
Twice monthly The SOMA Collective Atlantic Beach

Therapeutic singing bowl information referenced from the Vibrational Sound Association.

08/20/2026

Sounds of Jacksonville 💧| Water Edition

I’ve been slowly collecting the sounds of water around Jacksonville.

If there’s a fountain, chances are I’m going to stop and listen for a little while. 💧

This one is tucked inside the courtyard at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center.

I have a few more saved to share, but I’m always looking for the next one.

Know a Jacksonville fountain I need to hear? Tag me or tell me where to find it. 👂💧

📍 Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

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