*I refer to my Sound Baths as "Mini" because I use a limited variety of instruments. Typically my singing voice, harmonium, 3 singing bowls, tongue drum and a few chimes. Keeping the number of instruments to a minimum makes it possible to transport them, and for the recipients to get more deeply immersed in the sounds provided.

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Some thoughts about SOUND BATHING

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There's a lot of interest these days in Sound Baths. Almost anywhere you might go to find an energy healing practitioner, a yoga class or a meditation event, you'll probably find that someone at that location is offering some sort of sound bath opportunities. It's beautifully subtle work. They're not for everyone, but for those who love them, they can be more effective than any prescription drug.

 

In my opinion, there are a few things I think are important to know:

 

1. It's ALL energy.

A sound bath is an energy healing using the medium of sound waves. Sound "medicine" is finally being recognized for its measurable affects on the body, state of mind and emotion, and people are looking beyond allopathic approaches to restore and re-balance themselves.

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2. No two are alike.

Your experience will differ from one sound bath to the next, even in the same space. The room itself holds the energy of recent students, teachers and even the intention of the business owner.

 

Then you layer your own energy in: The way your body feels, the mood you're in, the thoughts you are having, the emotions you're experiencing that you carry into the room.

 

The same is true for every other person attending the sound bath with you, as well as the sound bath provider.

 

Every single instrument - every gong, chime, drum, bowl, cymbal, hand pan, etc. holds an intrinsic frequency and creates frequencies when struck or played, and those will vary depending on the "touch" of the practitioner. Are the sounds jarring? Do they blend seemlessly? Neither is right or wrong, and is perhaps being used specifically to rattle/loosen or to calm energy. 

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3. Trust YOUR response.

With so many different factors affecting the experience, it's important to trust your own response and be OK with it. You may go studio hopping and try a few out. Or maybe you find one that feels really good to you consistently for any number of reasons. The bottom line is how you feel when it's over. What has changed? You may notice some things right away, but there may also be some affects that you don't notice until later - like maybe you sleep really well that night, or that odd little ache you had for a few days just goes away.​