SAUMIL MANEK: LEADING THE WAY IN CORPORATE WELLNESS AND SOUND HEALING IN HOUSTON
A Story of Profound Transformation
COLETTE SCHNABEL
2024

In a city as fast-paced as Houston, wellness is no longer just a perk—it’s essential for supporting both individuals and teams. Leading this wellness evolution is Saumil Manek, who has pioneered sound healing within corporate and public spaces, introducing powerful modalities that bring calm, focus, and renewal to high-performance environments. As the first to bring sound healing to corporate wellness in Houston, Saumil has set a new standard, working with major organizations like BP Energy, BioGen, and Cigna Healthcare to infuse stress relief and mindfulness into their wellness programs.
Saumil’s corporate and public wellness programs are renowned for their transformative approach, combining his expertise in sound healing with restorative meditation, float sessions, and even acupuncture sound healing. His sessions are designed to counter the stresses of a high-demand work environment, offering professionals and the community a chance to disconnect from external pressures and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and resilience.
In 2017, Saumil opened a yoga cooperative, where he introduced sound healing through singing bowls. Inspired by his eclectic musical background—including influences from Mötley Crüe, Rush, and EDM—Saumil developed a unique sound healing approach that resonated powerfully with his clients. “I didn’t want to sound like anyone else,” he explains. “I play from the heart, and that resonates with people.”
Adding to his circuit of wellness events, Saumil is excited to expand his following at Spindletop, which was once an iconic revolving restaurant in Houston. In his sessions, participants release tension and experience deep relaxation and focus. “Wellness is about more than just feeling good in the moment,” Saumil explains. “It’s about helping people access their own reserves of strength and balance, so they can bring their best selves to both work and life.” By creating these restorative experiences, Saumil has become a trusted wellness provider for companies and individuals looking for deeper support.

Saumil Manek
Music is transformative
Saumil’s passion for wellness developed much like many in the biohacking community, emerging from a pivotal transition away from a life that no longer served him. With deep personal experience and extensive knowledge, his classes go beyond sound and meditation; they’re crafted to help participants release fear, indecision, and the mental clutter that often holds them back. His guiding philosophy, “When you silence your mind, you awaken your soul,” reflects his mission to inspire presence, gratitude, and courage—qualities that have earned him a transformative role in Houston’s wellness scene.
However, Saumil’s journey extends beyond teaching and sound healing. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and a rare blood disorder, he turned to biohacking, integrating practices like cold plunges, infrared therapy, and breathwork into his life. “Biohacking made huge advancements in my health journey,” he shares, noting that techniques like cold plunges became essential in strengthening his physical and mental resilience.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Saumil saw an opportunity for both personal focus and outreach. During this time, he felt a deep calling to bring more healing and connection to others, and he hosted online Zoom sound healing sessions, reaching over 6,000 people in one session alone. This response highlighted the growing demand for wellness and a sense of community in challenging times.
His influence extends far beyond corporate settings. Saumil’s work at community venues like Discovery Green and the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern reflects his dedication to making wellness accessible to all. The Cistern, an 85,000-square-foot underground space that once held Houston’s water supply, now serves as a remarkable backdrop for his sound healing events. In these sessions, Saumil’s mastery of the singing bowls creates a resonant atmosphere that enhances meditation and self-reflection.
Through his work, Saumil is dedicated to supporting individuals in all aspects of their wellness journey. As part of Insight Timer, the world’s leading meditation and sleep app, his guided sound healing sessions reach a broader audience, allowing people to experience his unique approach to meditation from anywhere. For those able to attend in person, Saumil’s corporate sessions provide an immersive experience that brings relief from the demands of work, whether through float sessions, guided meditation, or one of his signature sound baths.

Saumil Manek
Working with others
Saumil’s expertise in wellness has also led to collaborations with a diverse range of Houston venues, including the Memorial Athletic Club, J Flowers Health Institute, The Laura Hotel, Houston Heights Tower, and Westin Medical Center. Each of these venues has welcomed Saumil’s commitment to making wellness practices accessible, allowing people across Houston to experience the deep relaxation and mental clarity that his sessions provide.
Reflecting on his work, Saumil shares, “Helping people access a deeper sense of peace and resilience is why I do what I do. Sound healing isn’t just about relaxation—it’s about transformation. It’s a tool to help people find balance in a busy world.”
As one of Houston’s most innovative wellness instructors, Saumil has reshaped how wellness is approached in high-stress environments, creating a model that companies nationwide are beginning to recognize. His dedication, combined with a commitment to fostering inner peace and resilience, has set a new benchmark in corporate and public wellness. Whether in a private corporate setting or a public event, Saumil Manek’s sound healing sessions are an invitation to experience wellness on a deeper level.