sound bath

American  

[sound bath] / ˈsaʊnd ˌbæθ /

noun

1. an instance of sustained listening to the pleasant sounds emanating from a collection of singing bowls, bells, chimes, etc., used to aid in relaxation or meditation and believed to help restore physical and mental wellness.

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Etymology

Origin of sound bath

First recorded in 2005–10, for the current sense

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sound bath

Their weekend offered drag performances, a crystal bowl sound bath, a disco nap break and 32 custom looks for the wedding party featuring florals, feathers, corsets and capes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Nowadays, you can find all kinds of sound bath experiences throughout the city, including one in the Santa Monica Mountains to another at the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens in Jefferson Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026

Kas Wellness may be rooted in ASMR, but the overall effect feels more robust: part high-end massage studio, part spa, part sound bath destination and part meditation center.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026

He left the sound bath seemingly relaxed, per usual.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025

The typically chaotic environment is transformed by rhythmic breathing exercises and sound bath frequencies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025