Manifesting & Yap at The Royal Atlantis: An Intimate Sound Healing Experience on Palm Jumeirah
On a calm Sunday morning in December, twenty women gathered inside one of Dubai’s most iconic addresses — The Royal Atlantis Residences on Palm Jumeirah — for an intimate wellness experience designed to slow the nervous system, clarify intention, and cultivate meaningful connection.
Manifesting & Yap, hosted by Rochelle Knowles and guided by board-certified clinical hypnotherapist and sound healer Letizia Silvestri, was created as a refined yet deeply human experience. In a city known for movement and momentum, the intention was to offer something grounding — a morning that felt intentional, restorative, and genuinely connective.
A Space Designed for Deep Rest
The private residence overlooking the Palm Crescent was transformed into a serene, welcoming environment. Natural light, soft textures, and an uncluttered layout allowed guests to arrive slowly and settle with ease.
Each meditation space was prepared with Heveya meditation mattresses, pillows, blankets, and bamboo eye masks. Chosen for their non-toxic materials, natural organic latex, and European flax linen, these elements supported the body in a way that felt instantly comforting. Guests later described the sensation as “lying on clouds,” allowing them to relax deeply and surrender into the experience.
Before the sound journey began, guests were welcomed with adaptogenic blends by LOAM Blends, featuring cordyceps and lion’s mane. These were offered as a gentle, grounding alternative to caffeine — supporting calm focus and steady energy throughout the morning.
A Festive, Multi-Sensory Atmosphere
From the moment guests entered, the atmosphere felt warm and festive. Soft holiday music played in the background as people arrived, setting a relaxed tone that felt seasonal and inviting rather than ceremonial. Scent played a subtle but important role in the experience. A lavender candle by Palm Lights was lit to support relaxation and emotional ease. Made with all-natural wax and essential oils, the candle burned cleanly and softly, adding warmth to the space without overwhelming sensitive nervous systems. Together, sound, scent, light, and texture created a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience — one that felt cohesive, calming, and thoughtfully curated.
Crystals and Intentional Manifestation
Each guest received a crystal set from OOAK Stones, intentionally selected to support the manifesting theme of the morning. Citrine was chosen to activate abundance and confidence, clear quartz to amplify clarity and intention, and tiger’s eye to encourage grounding, courage, and self-trust.
During the sound bath, guests were invited to place their crystal on the solar plexus, anchoring intention in the body rather than the mind. This simple ritual helped shift manifestation from abstract thought into embodied awareness. In addition to the crystals, guests received an energy-cleansing bundle by Maison Etherique to continue their self-care rituals at home. The intention was to extend the experience beyond the event itself, encouraging guests to carry moments of grounding and ritual into their daily lives.
A Sound Journey for Regulation and Integration
As guests settled onto their mats, eye masks on and crystals resting gently on their chests, Letizia guided the group into a sound journey designed for nervous-system regulation and deep rest. Crystal singing bowls, gongs, ocean drum, rain stick, chakapa, Koshi chimes, and Tibetan bowls were layered intentionally, guiding the body into slower, more receptive states. The experience invited stillness, inner listening, and a sense of safety — allowing clarity and intention to arise naturally.
Connection, Conversation, and a Premium Slumber-Party Energy
Following the sound bath, guests were gently guided back into their bodies and into a sharing circle, allowing insights to land organically. Lunch by Angel Cakes was enjoyed together in a circle, creating an atmosphere that felt relaxed, intimate, and joyful, often described as a premium slumber party. Conversation flowed easily, laughter surfaced naturally, and the sense of community lingered long after the sound had faded.
A Refined Approach to Sound Healing in Dubai
Manifesting & Yap reflected a growing shift within Dubai’s wellness scene — one that values intimacy, intention, and quality. Hosting the gathering at The Royal Atlantis Residences provided a setting that felt both elevated and personal, allowing the experience to unfold with ease and authenticity.
For Altha, this event represents the direction of future offerings: thoughtfully curated sound healing experiences across Dubai and Palm Jumeirah that prioritize nervous-system care, beauty, and meaningful connection.
What’s Next
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A. A sound bath is a guided sensory experience that uses therapeutic sound frequencies such as singing bowls, gongs, and rhythmic instruments to support deep relaxation and nervous system regulation.
In a luxury wellness setting, a sound bath goes beyond the instruments themselves. The experience is carefully designed to consider pacing, acoustics, guest comfort, spatial layout, and overall energy of the room. When done well, it helps guests shift out of chronic stress and mental overload into a calmer, more coherent state without feeling overstimulated or performative. -
A. Private sound healing experiences are intentionally curated for a specific group, space, and purpose. Unlike public sessions, every element, from arrival flow and room temperature to sound progression and integration, is adapted to the environment and the guests.
This level of customization allows for a more contained, refined, and impactful experience, making it particularly suitable for luxury residences, hotels, brand activations, and high-touch wellness events. -
A. Sound healing and therapeutic hypnosis work together by gently calming the nervous system and quieting mental noise. Hypnosis helps guide the mind into a receptive, relaxed state, while sound frequencies support the body in releasing tension and stress.
For individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, or high cognitive load, this combination can be especially effective because it does not require effort or performance—it allows the body and mind to reset naturally. -
A. An intentional wellness experience is designed with clarity, restraint, and respect for the nervous system. This includes thoughtful pacing, minimal overstimulation, aligned brand partnerships, and a clear beginning, middle, and integration phase.
Rather than focusing on spectacle or trends, intentional experiences prioritize how guests feel during and after the activation. This approach creates a sense of safety, trust, and genuine relaxation—something guests immediately recognize, even if they can’t articulate why. -
Yes: when sound healing is integrated thoughtfully, it can elevate luxury hospitality and brand experiences significantly. The key is alignment: the sound journey must respect the space, the brand values, and the guest demographic.
In hospitality and experiential marketing environments, sound healing works best when it is curated as part of the overall guest journey rather than added as a standalone feature. When aligned properly, it supports guest well-being while enhancing the emotional connection to the space and brand.
