Book a Ritual

The easiest way to meditate is with sound.

Official Ritual is NYC's dedicated sound meditation space, with daily sessions designed to alleviate anxiety, reduce stress, and find community.

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Drop-In. Tune Out. Reset Your Energy.

what's a ritual

Rituals are guided sound meditations and journeys, orchestrated in our signature way to achieve NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) and reset the nervous system.

Combining modern methods backed by scientific research from the NIH with ancient instruments and healing techniques, dropping into a Ritual is the easiest way to meditate and reset, requiring minimal effort and no experience.

Benefits

  • reduce stress
  • improve sleep
  • alleviate anxiety
  • find your people

stacked modalities

Each practitioner combines their own specialty + modalities to each Ritual

  • gongs + singing bowls
  • guided meditation
  • reiki-energy
  • tuning forks + chimes
  • breathwork

official method

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01 - present COMMUNITY

Rituals are always centered around live sound experiences, planned for an intention or micro community. Find calm at The House and connect in a group setting, free of phones and city distractions.

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02 - PHYSICAL sound

Frequencies, tones, and vibrations are experienced live from instruments like gongs, singing bowls, and tuning forks. This resets the nervous system, promoting brainwaves to Theta, helping you reach NSDR or non-sleep deep rest.

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03 - always tea

A casual + curated tea experience is paired post Ritual for a complete well-rounded, perfectly executed reset, helping you to ground before heading back to your day. Our teas are rotating, selected and supplied by our friend + neighbor, industry tea expert Sebastian Beckwith.

what to expect

arrival

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to properly disconnect from the city and set a clear intention.

Dress for comfort. Your shoes will be off.

before

You'll be welcomed into The House by the concierge. They'll help secure your phone for an undisturbed experience.

Wander our space and find an open mat to lay on. Get comfortable.

during

Your practitioner will lead a guided meditation as you listen to live instruments, dropping into deeper relaxation.

Over 60 minutes, your nervous system will reset.

You might doze off, but that's ok.

after

You'll awake feeling blissed-out and completely reset, floating.

Have some tea with us after to ground. Hang out for a bit.

For the rest of the day, be gentle and kind to yourself. Drink water.

Walk out feeling lighter, refreshed, + reset.

how to join

DAILY

daily RITUALS

Drop-in daily to reset + recharge with a 60 minute Ritual. We're open 7 days a week.

WEEKLY

weekly WORKSHOPS

Each week, we host two hour workshop gatherings with special intentions and guest practitioners.

MONTHLY

monthly events

Join us for unique monthly gatherings and events. Join our mailing list to stay in the know.

good to know

Location

We're located at 112 West 17th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. Our space is tucked away and easy to miss. Look for black gate marked "The House" on the downtown side of 17th street, directly across from West Elm.

getting there

We are open only to registered individuals, and not walk-ins. When you book a Ritual, you'll receive an email with a GATE CODE to access The House. There is a black keypad on our gate which will illuminate when touched.

Kindly note, the GATE CODE is only active 15 minutes prior to your booking.

arrive early

It’s good to arrive 10-15 minutes before your Ritual. After entering through the gate, continue straight to the rear of the House to enter. The front door is locked.

Phone-free

No, you can't use your phone here.

Once entering, phones must be switched OFF. Our House concierge will help you secure your switched OFF phone in a locked pouch, which you'll have possession of during your visit.

Smart watch notifications and screens must be switched OFF.

Personal Items

Personal items (including your newly locked phone) can remain with you during your visit. Shoes are not permitted in the main room.

Always Tea

After the Ritual, you're invited to tea in the kitchen while you ground, come back to your body, and chat with new friends. Our teas are rotating, selected and supplied by our friend + neighbor, industry tea expert Sebastian Beckwith.

ages

All individuals at The House must be over the age of 18, unless accompanied by a parent or adult.

Cancellation, no-show, + late policy

Cancel 12 hours before your Ritual for a full refund. Email us at house@officialritual.com or text The House at 212-933-0825 to cancel.

No-shows will lose their credit.

To not disturb others mid-meditation, arrivals more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted inside The House.

Arrivals more than 5 minutes late will be considered a no-show.

accessibility

Though the House is quite old, our main space and restroom are accessible. Chairs are available in lieu of floor mats for a seated meditation. For guests with questions or special access requirements, please contact us at house@officialritual.com ahead of your visit.

Inclusivity

We are a space for healing + community.

We believe that everyone deserves to reset + reconnect regardless of background, identity, ideals, expression, or perspective. The challenging work of being human is to see the light of good in our neighbors despite external (and even internal) differences.

we are not a spa or gym

We do not offer spa services, beauty treatments, therapies, showers, saunas, or lockers.

Rituals may occasionally include light movement, at the discretion of the practitioner. All fitness levels and body types are welcome.

join our mailing list

Submit your info below to stay ahead of our special workshops, gatherings, and events.

We're grateful to connect with you. By submitting your info, you agree to receive texts / emails from us on important things like our weekly schedule and important updates. This list is for our small wellness business and not corporate America. You can stop receiving at any time by replying "stop". SMS data & standard rates apply.

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112 West 17th Street
The House
New York, NY 10011

Open 7 Days

Photos by our friend Daniel Seung Lee

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