First-timer guide
what to expect at your first session
No experience needed, nothing to prepare. Here's the whole thing — arrival to afterwards — so you can walk in already relaxed.
- What time should I arrive?
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start time so you can check in, set up your space and settle before we begin. If you're running late, come in quietly — you're still welcome, and the guide will help you find a spot.
- What should I wear and bring?
- Comfortable clothes you can lie down in, plus water. For sound baths and breathwork, bring a mat, blanket and pillow if you have them so you can settle in fully. An eye cover or extra layer is a nice addition — rooms get cooler once you stop moving.
- Do I need to sign a waiver?
- Yes, once. After you register you'll receive a confirmation email with a digital waiver for in-person sessions. You can sign it ahead of time so check-in is quick.
- Where do I go, and where do I park?
- In-person sessions are held at CO-LAB inside UNC Charlotte Center City, 301 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 — a short walk from the 9th Street light rail stop. If you're driving, send your vehicle details ahead of time on our parking page so it's arranged before you arrive.
- What actually happens during a session?
- You arrive and settle on a mat. The guide opens with a short welcome and a few grounding breaths, then leads breathwork or lays in crystal singing bowls while you rest. Nothing is required of you but to lie there — you can shift position, rest your eyes, or simply sit up whenever you need to.
- What should I do afterwards?
- Go slowly for the rest of the day. Drink water, eat something grounding, skip the doom-scroll for an hour and jot down anything that came up. Our integration guide has simple ideas for keeping the calm past the parking lot.
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