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Floating Soundbath – Llantwit Major
Float. Listen. Let go. In a castle of all places.
St Donat’s Castle has seen a lot in its lifetime, but probably not many people floating peacefully on water while gongs echo around its walls. The moment you walk into UWC Atlantic, the atmosphere changes. Old stone, quiet corridors, and the gentle warmth of the pool create a setting that does half the calming for you.
This floating soundbath brings together the depth of the gong, the heartbeat of the drum, the shimmer of Himalayan singing bowls and Freenotes Wings, all while you lie back on water supported by a soft airbed. Because sound travels through water far more efficiently than air, you feel the vibration through your whole body. It is somatic, soothing, and strangely grounding, even though you are floating.
If you ever wanted your nervous system to relax before you even start, this is the place.
🌊 What You Will Experience
Gong vibrations rolling through the pool like distant thunder
The drum easing your breath into a slow, steady rhythm
Himalayan bowls and Freenotes Wings adding soft, spacious tones
The unique calm that comes from floating, weightless, while sound moves through fascia and fluid
The castle setting adds something extra. Not magic in the sparkly sense, more in the atmospheric sense. Old buildings know how to hold silence very well.
🧘 What to Bring
Comfortable clothes
A towel or blanket to lie on, plus a spare
A small pillow or rolled towel for your neck
A change of clothes
A water bottle
Optional eye mask or shawl
You will stay fully dry. You float on a pre inflated airbed placed gently onto the pool.
How It Works
You will lie on a supportive airbed while floating on the pool surface
Fed, a fully trained lifeguard and first aider will help place and steady each float
No swimming ability is required
You remain dry throughout
The session is held with full care, grounding, and supervision
Is this session right for you
This session is safe for most people and works like a concert experienced through water rather than air. No instruments are placed on the body.
Please be aware of the following:
If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, speak with your healthcare provider
If you have sound sensitive epilepsy, please consider the effect of low frequency sound
Pacemakers and implanted devices are usually fine around this level of sound, but check with your clinician if you have concerns
If you are in a severe mental health crisis, deep relaxation might feel intense
If unsure, contact us before booking. Your wellbeing comes first.
Limited spaces available
Floating soundbaths at UWC Atlantic are small and intimate due to the pool size and the nature of the session. Book early if you want to secure a place in this remarkable location.
