Do I need any musical experience or training?

No. A soundbath is not a performance and there is nothing to learn beforehand. You lie down, and the sound does the rest.

What instruments are actually used?

Shannon draws on instruments and techniques built up over 25+ years of ceremony work internationally. You do not need to know what is coming — the sound builds slowly enough that nothing arrives as a shock.

Is it physically demanding?

Not at all. You are lying down on a mat with a blanket for the entire session. It is one of the least physically demanding parts of the week.

What if I fall asleep?

That happens often, and it is not considered rude or a waste of the session. Some of the most tired women in the group get their best rest right here.

What if a particular sound makes me anxious or overwhelmed?

You can sit up, move, or step outside at any point without explanation. Tell a facilitator beforehand if you would rather sit further back or nearer the door, and they will make space for that.

Where does the soundbath sit in the week, and why?

It comes early, before the ceremony, once everyone has properly arrived. It is often the first moment in the week where nothing at all is being asked of you, which is exactly the point.

Soundbath for nervous system regulation

Soundbath, Held in the Jungle

You lie down. Sound moves through the room. That is genuinely the whole instruction.

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Soundbath session for nervous system regulation

What it is

A live soundbath, not a recording

Shannon is a sound healer with 25+ years of running ceremonies, workshops and sound initiations internationally. The soundbath is played live, in the room, with you.

You lie on a mat with a blanket. The sound builds slowly and moves around you. There is nothing to follow, nothing to get right, and no way to do it badly.

Why it is in the week

Somewhere to stop trying

Most women arrive from cities and calendars, with a body that has been braced for a long time.

The soundbath is one of the first moments in the week where nothing is being asked of you at all. For a lot of women that is stranger than the ceremony.

It also sits early in the week on purpose, so your system has arrived properly before anything deeper begins.

What to expect

Reactions vary and all of them are fine

Some women fall asleep. Some cry without knowing why. Some feel restless for ten minutes and then drop.

You can leave at any point. You can sit up rather than lie down. Bring a jumper — jungle evenings are cooler than people expect.

In their words

Women who walked through

Jasmin

Soma Yoga · Nervous system wellbeing

New Zealand

“The retreat gave me a sisterhood I didn’t know I was missing.”

I feel nourished, full of love, and very relaxed. The quality of women who led and attended were full of wisdom and personality.

The dynamic at the end, filled with harmony, love, and connection, illustrated the retreat’s essence perfectly.

If you are feeling stuck, broken, exhausted, or simply in need of refuge and connection, go to the Portals Retreat. It’s a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with your wholeness.

Ciara

Founder of The Unity Studio · Songwriter · Mom

Toronto, Canada

“This retreat is an absolute must for any woman who is truly ready to know herself and step into her power.”

I joined the retreat knowing deeply that this would connect me more to my work, my transformation, and to Shannon, and all are true.

Being held in a space with the women is incredibly potent. Supporting each other to transform is priceless. The guides, the shamans, and the facilitators hold and create a safe, sacred space for transformation. It was truly magical, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In my case, I’ve experienced the passing of my child from a terminal illness two years ago, which led to the demise of my marriage and career as my partner and I were in a music duo together. This precious week came at the perfect time for me and has supported me in moving forward in my highest purpose.

Shannon holds a sacred space for women, and her tender approach is gentle yet encouraging. The shamans and healers we worked with are high-level and authentic. I can’t think of a better place to meet Temazcal and the divine medicine of Ayahuasca for the first time.

I’m so grateful I did this for myself. I’ll never be the same.

Hagit

New York, USA

“The group of women was so beautiful, safe, loving, and compassionate.”

I’ve been interested in trying Ayahuasca for many years. I was searching for a healing retreat with women that included a variety of healing modalities. This retreat ticked all the boxes.

It provided a very safe and loving container for making huge shifts. Every activity was carefully and perfectly designed for deep introspection, all while being supported by incredibly strong, wise, and loving sisters.

I loved connecting with women from around the world and participating in memorable activities like visiting the cenote and watching the sunrise on the beach. The setting was stunning, the meals were healthy and gorgeous, and Shannon shares her gifts in a truly magical way.

The Portals Retreat was more than I ever imagined. I am forever changed and deeply grateful for this amazing journey of self-love and self-discovery.

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