Floating Soundbath
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
Floating Soundbaths at Cardiff Metropolitan University offer a unique opportunity to completely switch off.
Held in warm, shallow water, supported by soft floating airbeds and surrounded by the gentle acoustics of the pool, these sessions invite the body to soften and let go.
At Cardiff Metropolitan University, sound meets water in a powerful way. The deep tones of the gongs, singing bowls and handpan travel across the surface of the pool and through the water beneath you, allowing the vibrations to move through muscles, fascia and the nervous system.
The result is an experience where sound is not only heard, but felt through the body.
As the mind quietens and the body settles, breathing slows and the nervous system begins to unwind.
Float. Drift. Let go.
Here, sound meets water, and your body remembers how to rest.
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What Makes this Different
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What to expect from a floating sound bath
A Floating Soundbath is a deeply calming, full-body experience where you recline on a supportive airbed, gently drifting on warm water as sound and vibration ripple around, and through, you.
Unlike a soundbath on a mat or hammock, the water beneath you becomes part of the journey. It amplifies vibration, softens your fascia, and supports every inch of your body, allowing your nervous system to truly rest.
From the moment you arrive, your senses begin to slow.
Dimmed lighting, subtle scent trails, the gentle embrace of water beneath you, and the resonant tones of gongs, bowls, and drums creating wave after wave of soothing sound.
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Why is this experience so different?
Each session is crafted to engage your senses in harmony, bringing your body, mind, and emotions into a state of deep coherence:
💧 Water: Floating on warm water calms the vagus nerve, softens tension in the fascia, and invites a primal sense of safety—like returning to the womb.
🎵 Sound: Gongs, bowls, and drums create rich waves of vibration that travel through the water and your body, helping brainwaves slow and the breath deepen.
🌌 Space: Held in a warm, quiet pool with low light and minimal stimulation, this setting creates a safe cocoon for nervous system reset and inner stillness.
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Why is it different to other sound baths?
💦 Floating on water creates a profound sense of safety, your body is fully supported, allowing the nervous system to downshift with ease.
🎶 Sound waves move more efficiently through water than air—so you don’t just hear the gongs and bowls, you feel them resonate through every cell.
🫀 The gentle pressure of water, combined with deep tones and rhythmic pulses, supports vagus nerve stimulation, lymphatic flow, and emotional release.
🌸 Layered with subtle scents and sacred plant essences, this becomes a whole-body, whole-being experience.
Is this for you?
Answers & Experiences
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Who is This For?
Our soundbaths are for everyone, whether you’re:
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A busy professional needing to de-stress
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A spiritual seeker looking for deeper connection
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Struggling with sleep, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
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Simply wanting to experience the power of sound
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Come as you are and let the sound do the work.
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FAQs
Do I need to be able to swim?
Not at all. You’ll be lying on a supportive airbed in a warm pool. There’s no swimming involved, and you’ll be guided in and out safely.
Will I get wet?
No—your body stays dry. You’ll float fully clothed on top of the water, with towels and warm layers recommended for after the session.
Is it safe for everyone?
This experience is gentle and restorative. If you have mobility concerns, vertigo, or any health conditions that might affect balance or body temperature, please contact us beforehand so we can support you appropriately.
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FAQs
What should I bring?
A towel, a bottle of water, and a warm layer for afterwards (like a hoodie or shawl). An optional eye mask can help deepen your relaxation.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Many people come solo and find it a beautiful way to reconnect with themselves in a safe and welcoming space.
Is there parking?
Yes—Cardiff Met offers onsite parking, with easy access to the pool area. Note you will need to buy a parking ticket on arrival
A Space to Let Go
More than just listening, our soundbaths invite the body and mind to soften, reset, and return to balance.
Lie down, rest in a chair, float in a hammock, or drift on a warm pool airbed. All you need to do is breathe and receive.
Gongs – Deep Resonance
Rolling waves of sound release tension, slow brainwaves, and calm the nervous system — like a gentle massage from the inside out.
Himalayan & Crystal Bowls – Clarity and Focus
Pure, shimmering tones clear mental fog, balance energy, and bring stillness to the mind.
Drums, Handpan & Sound Wings – Grounding Flow
Steady drumbeats anchor you, then flowing melodies from handpan, flute, and sound wings guide you into deep relaxation.
Venue & What to Bring
🔹 Venue: Cardiff Metropolitan University
📍 Location: Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff Met University, Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff CF23 6XD
📅 When: Monthly Sunday sessions, 11:30 AM – 1 PM (see bookings for dates)
🎟️ Spaces: Limited – advance booking essential
🅿️ Parking: Onsite parking - You will need to purchase a parking ticket
🧘♀️ What to bring: Towel, pillow, water bottle, optional robe or warm layers for after the session. Swimwear or water-appropriate clothing.
You’ll be floating fully supported on an airbed in a warm, shallow pool. All beds are provided and inflated before arrival. There are changing rooms and shower facilities available.
Ready to experience the power of sound on water?
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