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Immersive sound bath experiences, sound healing and deep relaxation in Manchester

Life Is Sound sold-out sound bath at The Monastery Manchester, with guests relaxing beneath the historic architecture during an immersive sound healing experience.

Life Is Sound is a wellness brand built around the power of sound, conversation, and conscious growth.

Founded by James Mayer, we host some of the UK’s biggest sound bath events across Manchester’s most iconic venues, alongside retreats, virtual sessions, guided meditations, a podcast, and a growing in-person community.

With over 3,700 people hosted through our sessions to date, everything we create is designed to help you slow down, find clarity, and reconnect with yourself.

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“James is a master of sound and it’s a blessing to experience his unique gift.”

- Michelle, Calm For Life retreat guest

Upcoming Experiences

MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL

Sunday November 15th 2026
Manchester, UK

7:15PM

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STRETFORD

PUBLIC HALL

White sound healing bowls and candles arranged on a table beneath an orange spotlight, with “LIS / SPH / 014” displayed on the wall.

Sunday 13th December 2026
Manchester, UK

6:30PM

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THE MONASTERY

Wednesday January 6th 2027
Manchester, UK

7PM

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“I came alone but the energy in the room was so full of love I felt surrounded by friends.”

- Catherine, Manchester Cathedral sound bath guest

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Life Is Sound Retreats

Calm For Life 002

A full day to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Broughton Sanctuary, experience immersive sound baths, time in nature, nourishing food and restorative spa experiences. A thoughtfully curated day dedicated entirely to you.

CALM FOR LIFE 002

15 MAY 2027 | BROUGHTON SANCTUARY

£195

EXPLORE THE RETREAT

The 7-Day Recode

A Guided Reset

In 7 Days

7 guided sound sessions. 10 to 15 minutes a day. Each one builds on the last, so the calm doesn't just visit, it starts to stay.

Multiple black and white cards with titles like "Stress Release", "Anxiety Release", and "Positivity + Abundance" arranged in a pattern. Each card mentions a 7-day program by James Mayer.

A guided seven-session reset designed to help calm the mind, release tension, and bring your system back into balance. Created to be experienced in order, each session helps you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself.

Start Your 7 Day Recode

The Life Is Sound Podcast cover artwork featuring host James Mayer in a black-and-white portrait, with colourful sound-inspired graphics representing conversations about wellbeing, personal growth, music and mindfulness.

Life Is Sound is a space for open, honest conversation about life and how we navigate it. Hosted by James Mayer, founder of the UK’s largest regular sound bath events, the podcast explores mindset, resilience, personal growth, and the journey back to yourself.

Through intimate guest conversations and grounded solo episodes on spirituality, self-discovery, and the role of sound in wellbeing, it is created for anyone seeking to slow down, reflect, and move forward with more clarity.

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