Resonant Alchemy
Co-founded by South African–born Shannon van Staden and Lama Brian Hilliard, AKI has become Europe’s leading destination for Alchemy™ Crystal Singing Bowls and contemporary sound practice. The studio houses the largest collection of Crystal Tones® Alchemy bowls in Europe, alongside certified trainings and immersive sound experiences – extending globally through its digital platform, Sound Tribe.
Photography by Elzaan van der Merwe (House of Zaan). Styling and production by Kate Alyward (Studio.Kate) and Sarah Mathews (The Upstairs Bar). Shot on location at Die Handelshuis in Paarl.
This March, Shannon and Brian return to Cape Town for two rare, in-person gatherings – bringing the resonance back to where Shannon’s journey first began.
The Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls
To encounter a Crystal Tones® Alchemy bowl is to experience material become resonance. Handcrafted in the United States from 99.99% pure quartz crystal and infused with precious metals and gemstones, each bowl carries a distinct tonal signature – sculptural in presence, resonant in sound.
– Lama Brian Hilliard
Co-Founder, AKI Sound Studio
Immersive Experience
Light House Holistic
1 March, 11:00–13:30
Certified Training
Light House Holistic
7–8 March, 09:00–17:30
Explore the resonance of AKI Sound Studio through Sound Tribe – a digital extension of the studio offering guided contemplations, immersive meditations and live sessions designed to be experienced wherever you are.
Available in the App Store and Google Play, with a 7-day complimentary trial.
