Gong Sound Bath, a monthly series at Bituin Studio at Bituin Studio – San Francisco, CA

UPDATE 7/20/25 : After reflection and conversations with Igorot + Filipino cultural bearers, we are shifting the focus of our upcoming sound bath.

We’re honored to center the healing power of the gong with our resident artist, Erica Nguyen. Its resonance opens space for deep clearing, transformation, and connection with body, mind, and spirit.

This shift reflects our commitment to cultural respect and the sacred traditions we engage with. We’re grateful for the wisdom shared by our community and for your support as we continue creating spaces of healing and reverence.

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Bituin Studio presents…

Our first Sound Practitioner-in-Resident, Erica Nguyen from Sound Healing Project. As part of this residency, Erica will be offering a monthly sound bath series — each one thoughtfully curated to spotlight a traditional instrument from different parts of the world.

These intimate gatherings go beyond relaxation. Each session centers around a specific instrument, with the entire soundscape designed to support and elevate its voice. You’ll be gently guided through a sound journey that invites you to connect more deeply with the vibrations moving through your body.

Before the sound bath, we’ll share a brief history and origin of the featured instrument, offering cultural context and inviting you to explore how your understanding can shape your relationship with sound. Afterward, we’ll open space for 30-min optional group sharing and discussion — a chance to reflect, ask questions, and connect in meaningful conversation

We invite you to join us in this evolving dialogue between sound and self!

Gong Sound Bath

Wednesday, August 27

7-8 PM (with an optional 30-min post reflection)

Arrival — Doors open at 6:30 PM at Bituin Studio. We invite you to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a cup of tea before we begin. The Sound Bath will start promptly at 7:00 PM—please plan to arrive with enough time to get comfortable and grounded. Tea will also be served after the session to support a gentle return.

What to bring:

• Your own yoga mat, pillows, blankets, and an open heart (not optional)
• Eye masks are optional
• Indoor slippers or socks
• A limited number of mats are available for rental

Facilitated by: Erica Nguyen

Hosted by: Bituin Studio

Gallery Artist: Shua Bartolome

General admission $45

BIPOC sliding scale $30-45

*1 scholarship tickets available (please see FAQ)

Space is limited. Come ready to rest, reflect, and return to yourself.