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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

The sound bath scene, which was once seen as obscure, has since blossomed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The hikes are short — usually one mile up, one mile down — with 30 minutes of yoga and a 30-minute sound bath under the rising moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

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