What is a sound bath?

A sound bath is a unique wellness experience that is becoming widely popular in Europe, especially in the UK. It’s not sweeping through the US yet simply because there are not too many practitioners. Chances are, you’ve never heard about it. But it can be one of the most relaxing experiences of your life, so let me be your guide. Let me take you on a journey to the depths of your consciousness. 

How does it feel?

Have you ever had a massage? If the answer is yes, you know how nice and relaxed your body felt afterwards. A sound bath is a lot like a massage, except it feels like one for your soul. We wash our bodies with soap and water—a sound bath is like cleansing the inside of your body on a deep spiritual level.

What are the benefits of a sound bath?

Sound baths can help you reduce and manage stress, sleep better, and restore balance in the body. They create a coherence between the body and mind.

Do I need a swimsuit?

Not at all! There is no water involved. You lay down, fully dressed under a blanket with your eyes closed, and you let sound “wash” over you. Hence the term “sound bath.”

What do I need to bring?

While you don’t need any special equipment, you may want to bring an eye mask or a scarf to block out light. I have some of these available for clients, but you may prefer using your own.

How long is the sound bath?

The session is usually one hour long with about 45 minutes of music and 15 minutes of staying in a deep state of relaxation afterwords.

What happens during the sound bath?

During a sound bath, you lay down comfortably and listen to different instruments that are being played. The selection of instruments includes the sansula, koshi chimes, a monsoon stick, Tibetan singing bowls, a gong, and tuning forks. Some instruments can be placed directly on your body (area of heart or stomach) so you can FEEL the vibration. This is a very powerful experience; it also happens to be one of the most popular experiences during my clients’ sound baths. You may opt out of this during your sound bath if you wish.

Who is the sound bath for?

Sound baths are for everybody. There is no age limit—everyone can benefit from it. 

What if I’m too busy?

If you feel too busy with your life right now, then a sound bath is especially for you! We all get trapped in the business of life, but it’s crucial for us to take care of our body and soul. Self-care is not selfish! We sometimes feel like we should be doing things for others all the time instead of taking care of ourselves. But that’s not the case. Have you noticed that in airplanes they say if the oxygen level in the cabin goes down and the oxygen mask drops down, put it on yourself before putting it on your child or someone else? I struggled with that at first. My instinct as a mother is to put it on my kid—it took me a LONG time to realize I have to take care of myself if I want to take care of others. Doing a sound bath is the perfect way to practice this kind of self-care.

What if I don’t have enough money?

In this case, please contact me. Hopefully, we can find a solution. I don’t want money to stand between you and spiritual growth.

How does it work?

Just like meditation can slow our brainwaves and bring us a sense of peace and calm, a sound bath is able to do the same but without hours of trying to sit still. With a sound bath, we can simply slow our brainwaves by listening to different instruments. Some of them were used in ceremonies by shamans for millenia. Others are rather new but their calming effect is undeniable. 

Can I see how sound works?

Yes, you can! With a new technology, seeing sound is now possible!. Cymatics, the science of sound and vibration made visible, is rather new; however, its history can be traced back thousands of years. People were always fascinated with attempting to see sound. Today, the cymascope makes sound visible. You can follow this link to see the beautiful mandalas the “om” sound creates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y_ZzCHobX4&t=19s

What is the history of the sound bath?

Using sound for healing and relaxation goes back thousands of years. Different cultures would use different instruments—the didgeridoo in Australia, singing bowls in Himalaya, tingsha cymbals in Tibet, gongs in China…. Drums were used all over the world, and so was the one instrument we have access to all the time: our voice. All those instruments were used by our ancestors for millenia. For example, the use of singing bowls dates back over 5,000 years.