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

For the uninitiated, a sound bath is where a practitioner plays crystal or Tibetan sound bowls, gongs and chimes in a soothing way.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

While not affiliated with any specific modality, the sound bath inside the Atwater Village branch of Mattress Central has a cult-like following.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

For the next hour, they were led through 30 minutes of yoga followed by a 30-minute sound bath as the moon slowly rose above the horizon, and Vazquez began setting up his telescope.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025