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

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

A chime brings the sound bath to its formal end, signaling us to reacquaint ourselves with the physical present, to officially “wake up.”

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025