Open session
₪90per person
An intimate small-group session, from 4 participants. Tea or coffee, a light snack, a breathing practice and a sound journey.
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Zman Midbar · Arad, Judean Desert
Sounds in the DesertA meditative journey of breath, listening and Tibetan singing bowls
Sometimes the body has stopped.But something inside keeps running.
- Tea, breath and a sound journey
- No experience needed
- Intimate group or private
Guided by Gal Solomon · trained in India & Nepal
What happens when you stop trying to quiet the mind?
Most of us know the moment: you close your eyes to meditate, and that's exactly when every thought in the world decides to show up. Tomorrow's to-do list, something you said last week, a message you haven't answered. Even the question of whether you're “doing it right”.
Maybe the problem isn't that there are thoughts. And maybe there's no need to fight them.
A sound journey works a little differently. Instead of asking the mind to be quiet, we give it something to listen to: a tone, another tone, a vibration, a resonance — and then the silence they leave behind. The bowls become an anchor, and whenever your attention wanders off, there's something to come back to.
No force.No test.No success or failure.Just listening.
What happens in a session?
It isn't just “an hour of sound”. The experience starts before the first bowl is played, and ends in its own time.
Arrive
A few minutes to leave the road and the day behind. Coffee or tea and a light snack.
Settle in
A short opening talk about the bowls and the nature of the journey.
Gather
A simple, accessible practice of breath and body to gradually turn inward.
The sound journey
Lying comfortably on a mat. You can close your eyes, shift position, breathe and listen. No instructions to follow.
Return slowly
The sounds space out, the silence returns, and the body gets a few moments before getting up.
Stay a little longer
Whoever wishes can stay with a drink in the quiet of the place. No rush.
Mats, blankets and tea are provided. Just bring comfortable clothes.
And then the bowls begin to speak
Each bowl brings a different colour. Some low tones you can almost feel before you hear them; brighter tones linger in the air. Sometimes several bowls meet and create a new texture between them, and sometimes, just as a tone fades, you discover that the silence after it has a presence too.
Tibetan singing bowls produce long tones, rich in harmonics. The sound doesn't simply appear and disappear — it unfolds, changes, moves through the space and slowly fades. Instead of holding your focus with effort, you can simply follow it. Not because the bowls “do the work for us”, but because they give the mind a path to walk on.
What might you experience?
- Some people feel the sound all around them.
- Some feel the vibrations in their body.
- Some slip into a quiet, meditative state.
- Some meet thoughts, memories, images or emotions.
- And some simply enjoy lying down and listening.
There's no single experience that's supposed to happen. You can let whatever is there arrive as it is.
And when the journey happens in the desert…
Some things are hard to explain until you get there. Desert silence is one of them. Not because there's no sound, but because something in the space changes: the sky is bigger, the horizon further, and the body meets a place that doesn't ask it to hurry.
You arrive at Zman Midbar, leave the city, the screens and the tasks behind for a few hours, meet over tea, let the evening fall — and then step into the sounds.
Sometimes the way in begins the moment you step a little outside.Ask about upcoming dates on WhatsApp
Who is it for?
- For those who already practise yoga or meditation and want another way to deepen their listening.
- For those who tried sitting meditation and found the mind simply wouldn't cooperate.
- For those in a busy time who want an hour with nothing to solve.
- For couples looking for something different to do together.
- For friends who want an evening that isn't another restaurant or bar.
- For anyone who once heard a singing bowl and wondered what a whole journey feels like.
You don't need a big reason to come. Curiosity is a good reason too.
Open session or private journey
All sessions are by appointment, ideally 24–48 hours in advance. Afternoons and evenings are preferred, other times can be arranged.
Private journey
₪150one person · ₪200 for a couple
A personal journey at your own pace. The character, length and balance of breath, meditation and sound can be tailored to you.
Book a private journeyPrivate group
₪70per person · from 4
For friends, family or an existing group. A journey built especially for you.
Book for a groupRetreats, studios & events
On request
A sound journey as part of a retreat, a workshop day, a yoga class or a private event. Around Arad, the Dead Sea, Be'er Sheva and the south, and elsewhere in Israel by arrangement.
Ask for a quoteGift voucher
A private sound journey for one or for a couple — a gift for someone who needs a moment of quiet.
- You can combine the experience with a stay at Zman Midbar, subject to availability and by arrangement.
- Payment by Bit, PayBox, cash or bank transfer.
- For sessions outside Zman Midbar, the price depends on distance, group size and equipment.
About the path
Gal SolomonCertified 500-hour yoga teacher, guide of meditation, breathwork and sound journeys
Gal's path with yoga began with more than seven years of study and practice in Israel. Over time, the physical practice grew into a wider curiosity: what lies beyond the posture, what happens when the breath becomes part of the practice, and what we can meet when we give the body and mind a little more quiet.
That curiosity led him to study in India and Nepal, deepening into Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, Pranayama breathwork and Yoga Nidra, the yogic sleep. One of the surprising encounters along the way was the sound of Tibetan singing bowls, and the possibility of using sound not only as music, but as an anchor for meditation. That encounter became the foundation of the sound journeys he guides today.
Before moving into yoga, meditation and sound, Gal worked in digital and managed SEO projects. Alongside yoga, he is also an NLP Master practitioner.
His approach is simple: you don't need to know how to stop your thoughts, you don't need to be “good” at meditation, and you can start exactly where you are. Even after years of study, the path remains a student's path — and that is where the guidance comes from.
Training
- 200 hours — Mathatitu Yoga Ashram, Varkala, Kerala, India. Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, meditation and pranayama (pranayama with teacher Pranaj)
- 300 hours — Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School, Rishikesh, India
- Sound healing & Yoga Nidra — Rishikesh Yoga Healing School, Rishikesh
- Advanced sound healing & singing bowls — Ashtanga Yoga Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 500-hour yoga teacher training, recognised by Yoga Alliance
- NLP Master
Sessions in Hebrew or English.
The place: Zman Midbar
Sessions take place at Zman Midbar, a desert lodge on the eastern hills of Arad, about 600 metres above sea level, overlooking the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea valley.
You can combine the experience with a stay at Zman Midbar, subject to availability and by arrangement.
Getting there
- From Arada few minutes' drive
- From Be'er Shevaunder an hour, via Route 31
- From Masadaabout half an hour
The exact address and directions are sent on WhatsApp when you book.
Questions you might have
I've never meditated. Is this for me?
Absolutely. No experience is needed. In fact, for people who find silent meditation hard, sound can give attention a more tangible anchor to return to throughout the journey.
Do I need to know anything about sound healing or singing bowls?
No. You can come with no prior knowledge and without any particular belief about it. The experience stands on its own.
What do we do during the session?
You arrive, have a drink and settle in. After a short opening talk and a breath-and-body practice, the sound journey begins, mostly lying comfortably on a mat. You can close your eyes, but you don't have to. You can change position or sit up at any point.
How long does it take?
The sound journey itself usually lasts about an hour to an hour and a quarter. Around it there's time to arrive, have a drink and settle, and time to stay afterwards. It's best not to plan anything right after.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes you can lie down and breathe in. Mats, blankets and tea are provided. And it's best to come without needing to rush off to the next thing.
Can I come as a couple or with friends?
Yes. You can join an open session together, or book a private journey for a couple or a group.
What language is the session in?
Hebrew or English.
Are there situations where I should check first?
If you are pregnant, live with epilepsy, use a pacemaker or another medical implant, or are dealing with a complex physical or mental health condition, please consult a medical professional in advance and let me know before the session, so we can see whether and how to adapt the experience for you.
Is this a treatment?
A sound journey is a meditative experience and is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. Its purpose is to create a space for listening, conscious rest and exploring meditation through sound.
How do I pay?
By Bit, PayBox, cash or bank transfer.
What if I need to cancel?
- Cancel up to 48 hours before — full refund.
- Cancel 24–48 hours before — the full amount can be moved to another date.
- Less than 24 hours — a refund can't be guaranteed, but you can pass your place to someone else. If the place is filled again, the full payment can be moved to another date.
- If I cancel, or an open session doesn't happen because we didn't reach 4 participants — you choose between a full refund and moving to another date.
Can you bring a sound journey to another place?
Yes — to a studio, a retreat, a guesthouse, a private event, a home or an existing group. The main area is Arad, the Dead Sea, Be'er Sheva and the south, and the rest of Israel by arrangement. The price depends on distance, group size and equipment.
Can I combine it with a stay?
Yes. You can combine the experience with a stay at Zman Midbar, subject to availability and by arrangement.
Sounds in the Desert
You can read about sound and talk about meditation. But at some point there's only one way to know:
Come.Lie down.Close your eyes.And listen for yourself.
By appointment · groups from 4 participants · private journeys for individuals, couples and groups