What is a Sound Bath?

A Sound Bath is a general term that signifies a holistic experience where participants immerse themselves in sound waves, frequencies, and vibrations. It can include a group session, like our weekly sound bath, a private session, or any other type of sound healing therapy. Despite the similarities between sound waves and water, no actual water is used in this practice.

The sound healer plays their instruments in a way that slows down your brainwaves. As you focus on your breath, allow yourself to release the stresses weighing on you. The soothing sounds guide you away from the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system towards the restful state of the parasympathetic nervous system known as “rest and digest.“

Being in a state of relaxation enables your body to experience a sense of safety, which is when it can naturally heal itself. As your body feels safe, your mind will follow. Even those with a negative inner dialogue or intrusive thoughts can find calm. It is in this place that free-flowing thoughts and creative inspirations originate.

At The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, we offer a range of items to enhance your experience, including yoga mats, cozy blankets, supportive blocks, and relaxing hammock swings. Upon your arrival, you will select your preferred spot and settle in. The practitioner will take a few moments to share insights into their process, instruments, and expectations before guiding you to relax into a comfortable position.

Your only job during a sound bath is to breathe, release, and relax.

As Farzana Ali states in her book Sound Healing: How to Use Sound to Beat Stress & Anxiety, “A sound bath affords you the time to be a human being rather than a human doing.”