Monday Echoes: A Somatic Sound Bath Experience

A Space to Pause. To Soften. To Settle Within.

Stretched. Fatigued. That quiet sense of moving through life on autopilot.

It’s not just tiredness—it’s a nervous system that hasn’t had the chance to recover.
While talk therapy can offer meaningful insight, it doesn’t always reach the deeper layers where stress and patterns are held in the body.

This is where Somatic Sound Therapy work offers something different.

Not passive listening. Not background sound.
But an immersive, trauma-informed experience—guided by trained therapists—designed to gently support your body in releasing what it’s been carrying, at a pace that feels safe and attuned.

Though the world pulls you back into motion… Monday is still your pause.

How Sound Supports the Nervous System

Sound has a direct pathway into the body. Using crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, and the human voice, we help the body shift from survival into restoration.

Through rhythm, tone, and vibration, it can begin to shift internal states without requiring effort or analysis.

• • • Emotionally, it can access deeper layers where stress and unresolved experiences are stored
    • Neurologically, it helps guide the brain toward slower, more restorative patterns
    • Physically, it supports the release of tension and a softening of the body
    • Mentally, it creates space, where thoughts become quieter and less urgent

This is not about forcing calm, but allowing it to emerge.

Curious about the neuroscience of sound healing? Explore our posts.

What to Expect in Our Somatic Sound Therapy Session

Why “Monday Echoes”?

Mondays often carry momentum—expectation, pressure, the return to doing. Monday Echoes offers something different.

A space to interrupt that pace.
To listen inward.
To let what has been building… soften.

The echoes are not just sound—
they are reflections within the body.
Subtle shifts.
A remembering.

An invitation to return to your own rhythm,
before the week pulls you further away from it.

This isn’t just a “sound bath”! It’s a guided, therapeutic experience.

At Inner Summits, we take a trauma-informed approach seriously. This means:

• • • We work with your nervous system—not against it.
    • Every session is led by psychotherapists trained in trauma, somatic, and sound therapy, so you’re supported by professionals who know how to balance comfort with growth.
    • We create space not just to relax, but to gently move what feels stuck—with intention and care.

Who Is This Experience For?

This space may resonate with you if you are:

• • • Carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, or the quiet weight of burnout
    • Feeling stuck, disconnected, or emotionally distant from yourself or others
    • Longing to slow down your nervous system and experience more restful, restorative sleep
    • Someone who values insight from talk therapy, but is curious about more experiential, body-based approaches such as sound, breath, and somatic work
    • Seeking personal growth, deeper self-connection, or more intentional and holistic ways of caring for your wellbeing

Or simply…
if a part of you is asking for a moment to pause and be held.

The Space

Every detail is designed to support your safety and comfort:

• • • Facilitated by trauma-informed psychotherapists and a certified music therapist
    • A personal journey station with mat, pillows, blanket, eye shade, and journal
    • Soft lighting and a warmly curated environment that fosters calm and safety

About the Lead Facilitator: Laura Cowal is a registered psychotherapist, accredited music therapist and sound therapy practitioner specializing in trauma and the therapeutic use of music.  She has a special interest in integrating sound and music into somatic psychotherapy to support healing from trauma and attachment wounds. Laura embraces a holistic approach, treating the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms. Learn more About Laura.

About the Co-Facilitator: Sara Saniee is the co-founder of Inner Summits, RSW & psychotherapist, and neurotherapist specializing in the field of trauma. She has a special interest in the impact of stress and trauma on the body, and in particular the use of somatic therapy, neurofeedback, and expanded states of consciousness to access healing. Learn more About Sara.

Practical Details

• When: June 1, 2026,
  • • Early Evening Session 4:00PM. Doors close at 4:15PM 
    • Late Evening Session 7:30PM. Doors close at 7:45PM.
• Where: 9401 Jane Street, Suite 306, Vaughan, ON L6A 4H7
  • • Use Entrance B to the 3rd floor, walk down the long white hallway to the end
    • Free visitor parking available, or use underground parking to stay warm
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Cost: $65.00 (eligible for psychotherapy insurance coverage)
• What to bring: For your comfort, we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing and dressing in layers so you can adjust to the room’s temperature. You’ll be invited to remove your shoes and rest on a mat during the session.

Your Next Step

1. Reserve your spot: Reach out to us at therapy@innersummits.ca to share your interest and ensure there’s open spots remaining. With only 10 participant spots, we intentionally keep the group small to create a sense of intimacy, safety, and connection.
2. Secure your place: Send an e-transfer to fees@innersummits.ca. Because these gatherings are in high demand and space is limited, we aren’t able to offer refunds. You’ll receive a receipt you can use for insurance reimbursement or tax purposes.
3. Prepare for the journey: Once registered, you’ll receive a link to complete a brief intake and consent form through the Jane App—helping us welcome you in with care and intention.
4. Stay connected: A confirmation email will be sent to you, along with a gentle reminder 48 hours before your session, so you feel ready and supported as the day approaches.

For beneath the outside noise, a quiet place awaits within you.
Where sound carries you into stillness,
the body unwinds,
and breath returns like a tide finding shore.