Oct 10Oct 26
The Sound Bath Experience
Book

Practitioners

The hands
behind the tones.

Guided by a masterful duo, trained by one of the masters in sound therapy — each bringing their own lineage of sound, breath and energy to the work.

Portrait of John ‘Otto’ Hugerich

Sound Meditation Teacher

John ‘Otto’ Hugerich

Sound · Yoga · Nervous System Work

Science meets sound — engineering the nervous system toward stillness.

  • · Sound Meditation Teacher
  • · Yoga & musical theory
  • · Nervous-system–informed practice

John is a Sound Meditation Teacher who has dedicated his life to helping individuals unlock their inner peace and cultivate a harmonious connection between mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from a diverse background in musical theory, yoga, and civil engineering, he seamlessly combines technical expertise with a profound understanding of the human nervous system to create transformative experiences for his students.

That understanding is personal. John discovered the impact sound can have on the human psyche through his own journey with major hip surgeries, which began for him as a young child — realizing that sound vibrations have the ability to penetrate deep within the soul, allowing for transformative healing and restoration. Motivated by that revelation, he delved into the art of sound meditation and committed himself to mastering a range of sound healing techniques, studying the intricacies of the nervous system and its influence on our overall health.

Today his teachings are a fusion of ancient wisdom and scientific understanding. What sets John apart is an engineer's precision applied to an intuitive practice: every gong stroke, bowl tone, and interval is chosen with intent, guiding students through a journey of self-discovery and healing — empowering them to release stress, cultivate mindfulness, and tap into their innate ability to find inner peace on a deep cellular level.

Portrait of Ashley Chappell

Sound Meditation Facilitator · Forrest Yoga · Reiki

Ashley Chappell

Sound · Forrest Yoga · Reiki

A globe-trotted weave of sacred traditions into immersive soundscapes.

  • · Sound Meditation Facilitator
  • · Forrest Yoga Teacher
  • · Reiki Practitioner

Ashley is a Sound Meditation Facilitator, Forrest Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner with an insatiable curiosity and a deep reverence for ancient healing modalities. She has dedicated her life to traversing the globe in search of sacred ceremony, timeless practices, and transformative healing experiences.

As a facilitator, Ashley brings a deep understanding of the profound influence sound has on the human spirit, artfully combining ancient techniques with modern modalities to create immersive, transcendental meditative experiences. Her journeys have taken her to the remote corners of the world, where she has had the privilege of learning from revered masters and indigenous communities — from the harmonious melodies of singing bowls to the rhythmic drumming rituals of West African tribes.

What sets Ashley apart is the breadth of the traditions she draws from and the ease with which she weaves them together. She has absorbed the diverse tapestry of global sound healing practices and blends Forrest Yoga's breath-led intensity and Reiki's subtle energy work into her soundscapes, creating sessions that are at once grounding and expansive. Through her teachings, workshops, and retreats, she encourages individuals to tap into their own innate healing abilities and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves — inspiring them to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing through sound.