A relaxing soak in the tub isn’t the only kind of bath that can have health benefits. Waves of soothing, echoing sound from traditional wind and percussion instruments, also known as a “sound bath,” ...

A sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where people lie down and listen to resonant sounds. It often involves singing bowls, which create an echoing sound that ‘bathes’ people. Some people ...

Raymundo Baltazar-Flores expected his first sound bath to be like a rave. Instead, when he got to Broad Art Center, he lay down on the ground and let the sounds of didgeridoos and Tibetan singing ...

The sound of ocean waves overtook everything. I was laying quite still, on my back with my eyes shielded by a mask, hearing them grow louder, as if the tide was coming in at my feet. Without the ...

Inside the oldest Protestant church in Los Angeles, guests relax during a sound bath, which can feel spiritual in the acoustic setting without being religious. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) ...

A sound bath uses musical instruments to create a relaxing meditation experience. Benefits of a sound bath include relaxation, stress reduction, and improved sleep. Sound baths typically last for 60 ...

With rates of anxiety, depression and substance abuse increasing significantly since the beginning of the pandemic, the U.S. National Institutes of Health has declared the current mental health crisis ...

Imagine getting a massage but for your brain and nervous system. That's kind of what a sound bath is — loosely akin to yoga and a stepping stone to meditation. The ultimate goal is to help the body ...

In a world of constant noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, finding a moment of true calm can feel like a luxury. You’ve heard about meditation, but maybe sitting in silence and attempting to find ...

Adrienne Bawa pulled into the parking lot of the First Congregational Church of L.A., her seven-seater Volvo filled with fabric, gongs and lights. It was two hours before the registered nurse and ...