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In a culture that prizes constant output, that treats stillness as unproductive, a Sound Bath offers something rare: permission to do nothing, and to be changed by it.
This session traces an old lineage, the use of resonant sound for healing, held across Tibetan, Himalayan, and crystal bowl traditions, and brings it into a contemporary, embodied practice. You will lie down. You will be guided from the alert, active state of Beta and Gamma brain waves into the deep, restorative territory of Theta and Delta. Not thinking your way to calm, but being carried there.
The instruments themselves carry intention. Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, crafted from pure quartz and blended with gemstones, semi precious stones, and precious metals, each tuned for a specific quality: enlightenment, healing, love, grounding. Himalayan singing bowls, made under the full moon in Nepal, offering deep, resonant tones for clarity and calm. These are joined by Tibetan bowls, Handpan, and Gong, layered together into a single, immersive current of sound.
The session opens with a short meditation and intention setting, and closes with space to share and reflect. In between, you are simply asked to receive.
What this offers:
The very first time Arek heard the handpan, he instantly fell in love with its sound. He knew that one day, this unique instrument would become part of his path. Years later, the Alchemy Crystal bowls crossed his journey, sparking a deep and lasting passion for Sound Healing — an alternative therapy that uses the vibrations of special instruments to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
To deepen his calling, Arek trained in several holistic disciplines, preparing himself to guide others as a sound healer and holistic therapist. Today, he offers intimate group experiences and individual sessions in Amsterdam area.
His sessions are known as profound healing journeys. Through sound healing meditations, he creates a space of deep relaxation, inner insight, and restoration. Blending a wide range of instruments and frequencies, each experience becomes truly unique.
With heartfelt joy, he shares the magic of sound, uniting people through vibration and resonance.
Website: https://www.holistichealingarek.com
Sound Healing
18.45 | Doors Open– enjoy a complimentary tea in our café
19.00 - 21.00 | Sound Healing by Arek
Wednesday August 19, 2026 from 19.00 to 21.00
The workshop will be conducted in English.
€25,- including complimentary herbal tea.
Doors open 10 minutes before the session begins. Wear something warm and comfortable, you will be lying down for the full session. Bring your own mat, blankets, bolsters, and an eye pillow if you have one.
This session is not suitable as a seated practice. The experience is designed to be done lying down; seated participation significantly reduces the effectiveness of the session and may disturb others. If a participant insists on sitting, they may be offered a chair in the corner and will be asked to remain still with eyes closed.
This session is also less suitable for people with epilepsy, mania, delusions, or psychoses, serious heart problems, low blood pressure, or implants, metal parts, or medical devices.
For people with hearing difficulties and for pregnant women, participation is possible but caution is advised.
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Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam
A fifteen-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Prefer public transport? Take trams 13 or 17, or bus 170, 172, or 174 to the Westermarkt stop. From there, walk back a short distance, turn left onto Keizersgracht, and you will find us on your right after 300 meters.
Amsterdam is best explored on two wheels, and the EFM is no exception. Ample bike parking is available along the Keizersgracht.
Parking in the area is paid (~ €8,05 per hour), and spaces can be difficult to find. The nearest parking garages are Q-park Nieuwendijk at Nieuwezijds Kolk 18 (650 meters), Q-park Bijenkorf at Beursstraat 15 (950 meters), and Q-park Europarking at Marnixstraat 250 (1,300 meters). You can also park at a P+R location and travel into the centre by public transport.
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