Presence. Attunement.

Deep Connection to Self.

A space to meet yourself.

Return to your body, mind, and energy through sound, stillness, and reflection.

Guided by Tiffany Nelson

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The Gathering

A Mindful Journey

A Community Sound Bath Series

The Gathering is an intimate community sound bath experience rooted in collective rest and deep presence. Through the resonance of healing instruments and singing bowls, we create a shared space for the nervous system to soften and the body to fully arrive.

6/14 · 7/12

1:00 PM · Oakland, CA

Hosted by The Clawson Clubhouse & The Grounded Sound

Golden Hour

Restorative

A restorative yoga and floating sound bath experience designed to slow time, soften the body, and return you to yourself.

6/27  ·  7/25  ·  8/15  ·  9/19

6:00-9:00pm, Walnut Creek

Hosted by YogaConCyndi & The Grounded Sound

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Yin yoga, immersive sound, and nervous system awareness — creating space for the body to slow down and return to itself.

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Community Class

A quiet, intentional group practice weaving long-held yin postures with immersive sound. Open to all. Drop-in welcome.

First Sundays at 9:30am • $48

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Private Sessions

Personalized sound experiences held in-studio - tailored to where you are and what your body needs. From a single session to an ongoing practice.

From $135

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Tiffany Nelson is a trauma-informed somatic guide and sound practitioner based in the East Bay. Her work creates space for the body to do what it already knows how to do — when given time, stillness, and permission.

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  • "Tiffany's sound bath is a full-body experience. Visceral, immersive, and deeply grounding. I felt gently transported to a place of peace and quiet joy." - J.D.

  • "Guided by her skillful energy and harmonious frequencies, I entered a deep state of meditation, uncovered emotions that didn't know were lingering, and left me feeling empowered and clear." - M.B.

  • "Her work promotes deep relaxation and healing and beautifully encapsulates the essence of connection and vitality." -S.G.

  • "I feel like my body, mind, and soul finally had a chance to FULLY relax." -L.C.

  • "As a person with a stressful career, I especially love the things Tiffany is helping me learn about myself, including how to recognize the opportunity to be curious and make more inspired choices when I'm confronted with difficult or uncomfortable feelings; to manage personal challenges with compassion and without judgment. Tiffany does a great job creating a safe yet challenging environment where personal growth is encouraged and where body and mind soften into openness and readiness for change." - J.L.

  • "I reached a really deep state of meditation, guided by harmonious frequencies. In this profound space, I uncovered some hidden emotions from childhood that I hadn't realized were still impacting me. The experience was not heavy but enlightening, as it provided me with clarity and a sense of empowerment to address these emotions.” - C.C.

  • “Every experience gets better and better. Tiffany is incredibly nuanced and dialed in — she takes you on a truly fantastic sound journey. Her calm, experienced presence and deep attunement are immediately felt.” - A.A.

  • “Tiffany is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide for Yin Yoga and sound healing experiences! She holds space with a lovely balance of nurturing, confidence, and gentle humor. I always feel deeply restored after one of her sessions.” - M.D.

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Q&A

Common Questions About Yin, Sound, and Slowing Down

  • Slower practices give the nervous system an opportunity to shift out of a constant state of activity and into a state of restoration. When the body has time and space to slow down, breath deepens, muscles release unnecessary tension, and the mind often becomes quieter. This is why many people leave these practices feeling more calm and clear.

  • Even when we appear still, the body is constantly responding. In yin yoga, time, gravity, and gentle stress on the tissues allow the body to slowly adapt. Muscles soften, fascia responds, and joints can find a little more space. The changes are subtle, but they can have a meaningful impact over time.

  • Holding poses longer allows the body to move past the initial muscular engagement and into deeper layers of connective tissue. The goal isn’t to push deeper into a stretch but to allow the body time to respond naturally. Patience is what creates the change.

  • During a sound bath, vibrations from instruments travel through the air and into the body. Because the body is largely made of fluid, sound can move through tissues in subtle ways. Many people experience this as gentle waves of sensation, warmth, or relaxation while the nervous system settles.

  • That’s completely normal. The mind doesn’t always quiet right away when the body slows down.
    Meditation and slower practices aren’t really about erasing thoughts. The practice is simply noticing what is true in the moment. Sometimes that means a calm mind, and sometimes it means a busy one.
    A helpful place to start is with acknowledgement. When we recognize what’s happening — “my mind is busy right now” — we stop fighting the experience. Interestingly, that simple act of awareness often begins the process of change.
    Over time, many people notice that the mind begins to settle more easily, not because they forced it to be quiet, but because they allowed it to be exactly as it was.

  • Listening to the body means paying attention to sensations, breath, and how different environments or movements affect us. Instead of forcing the body into something, we begin to notice what feels supportive and what doesn’t. This awareness helps us build a deeper sense of trust in ourselves.

Reflections

Occasional thoughts on practice, stillness, and listening to the body.

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