Sound baths
Lying still on a mat while gongs and singing bowls wash layered sound over you.
Sound baths
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $25
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It slows your head right down.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to switch off
- You want to have more fun
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
Sound bathsAverage wellness & Mindfulness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$25The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$300About $6 an hour at 1 hour a week
What to buy first
Buy this firstSinging BowlSee our tested picks
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Lie on a mat at a sound bath session and just listen.
1 hour or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does sound baths cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $25 a month once you are going.
How much time does sound baths take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do sound baths?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is sound baths good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Lie on a mat at a sound bath session and just listen.
Do I need other people for sound baths?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.