Laura Mayo

Laura Mayo is a sound practitioner and vocalist in Nashville, Tennessee, who leads sound baths under the name Laura Mayo Sound. Her tagline is "Sound to rest your body and mind." She describes a sound bath with her as a space to rest and soften into the present moment, and she offers sessions for private clients and for groups.

Her website gives no formal lineage, teachers or training, so this bio names none. What she does say about her path is that her work has shifted over time toward supporting people in deep and often life-changing moments, where presence, trust and intuition come together. She describes the work as always evolving, and says she is continuing to follow where it leads.

In a sound bath, Laura uses singing bowls, voice and gentle instrumentation. Participants lie down or sit comfortably while sounds and vibrations are played in a therapeutic way. Her site lists crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, chimes and drums, and sometimes rattles or tuning forks. A session may begin with a short guided meditation to help people settle in, and then she plays to help them enter a deeply relaxed state, similar to meditation. A typical session lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. No preparation is required beyond comfortable clothing and an open mind, and people may bring a yoga mat, a blanket and a pillow.

Beyond the sound bath, Laura works with women in labor, with individuals in recovery, and with individuals and groups who are moving through something emotionally or physically. She uses voice and gentle instrumentation to create a space where people can feel held and supported. Her work is collaborative, whether with the person receiving or alongside other practitioners, and she listens and responds to what is needed in the moment.

Her contact page lists The Karuna Center at 2933 Berry Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37204.

People who have worked with her often speak about her voice. Olivia Estelle wrote on Laura's website that her voice is healing and grounding to hear. Alex Moore wrote that the effect of Laura's voice on the session was something he had not expected. Suman Chaudhuri described her as a gifted healer with a mastery of sound and voice.

Laura's sessions are for anyone who wants to slow down in a noisy world. Her site lists stress reduction, relaxation, improved sleep and a greater sense of overall well-being as benefits of a sound bath. She describes sound healing as a good place to start, and a familiar place to come back to.