Please read this before attending a Calm As sound bath, group session or event. By booking, you confirm you have read, understood and agree to it.

1. What a sound bath is

Sound baths are a relaxation and nervous-system-regulation experience using instruments such as crystal and Tibetan bowls, gongs, chimes and voice. You will usually lie or sit comfortably for the session. Sound healing is a complementary wellbeing practice. It is not a medical, psychological or therapeutic treatment, and it does not replace advice or care from a doctor or qualified health professional.

2. Your health and wellbeing

You are responsible for deciding whether this session is right for you. Please speak with your doctor before attending, and let us know before the session, if any of the following apply:

• Pregnancy, especially the first trimester

• Epilepsy or a history of seizures

• A pacemaker, cochlear implant or other implanted medical device

• Recent surgery, injury, or a condition that makes lying still uncomfortable

• Tinnitus, sound sensitivity or migraines

• A current mental health condition, recent trauma, or experiences of psychosis or dissociation

You can leave, sit up, move, or ask us to adjust anything at any time. Sound can bring up emotions; this is normal, and we are here to support you.

3. Hands-on elements

Some sessions include optional extras such as head massage, tuning forks or touch. These are always optional. Tell us on arrival if you would prefer no touch, and you can change your mind at any point.

4. Your belongings and the space

Please bring anything you need to be comfortable (mat, pillow, blanket, water). You are responsible for your personal belongings. Please follow venue rules and take care moving around the room in low light.

5. Assumption of risk and release

To the extent permitted by law, you participate voluntarily and at your own risk. You release Calm As, Shell Mirabella, and any assisting practitioners and venues from liability for injury, illness, loss or damage arising from your participation, except where caused by our negligence. Nothing in this policy excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.

6. Insurance

Calm As holds current public liability and professional indemnity insurance for its sound healing services.

7. Under 18s

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by, and have this policy agreed to by, a parent or guardian.

8. Photos and recordings

We may occasionally take photos or audio for Calm As. We will always ask first, and you are never required to appear.

9. Privacy

Any health information you share with us is kept confidential and used only to keep you safe in session.

Questions? Contact Calm As before your session at [email protected].