sound bath

American  

[saund 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

So I’ll invite friends over, and we’ll end the week with a private sound bath.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

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

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

In West Hollywood, Barry Raccio is also host to a highly coveted mattress store sound bath.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026