Sound baths are good for most people, but if you have tinnitus or epilepsy it's best to avoid sound baths where gongs are used (I only use Crystal Singing Bowls). If you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, please ask your doctor if it is okay to attend a sound bath. People with serious mental health conditions may also have adverse reactions to the experience, as a licensed mental health clinician I feel comfortable doing sound baths with the people who I work with.
Why do I feel "weird" after a sound bath?
Feeling strange after a sound bath can be a sign of the impact the experience has had on you and that is NORMAL. This sensation may feel like emotional sensitivity, a heightened state of awareness, or even a slight disorientation as you return to your usual environment. Many people report significant benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep quality, and increased focus and clarity. Emerging research suggests sound therapy may lower stress hormones, improve mood, and reduce pain.
Some people may experience cold symptoms or tiredness after a sound therapy session, some experience increased energy. Any adverse effects such as cold symptoms or headaches are a good thing. This is the body's natural way of releasing unwanted toxins and shifting what needs to change.
What happens during a sound bath session?
In most sound bath sessions, you'll find yourself in a comfortable lying down position on a yoga mat tucked up under a blanket, while a practitioner guides you through breathing work. You'll then “bathe” in the various sounds that vibrate around the room and your body. A sound bath can be a deeply personal experience. Some people enter a meditative state easily, while others might focus on the physical sensations of the sound waves moving through their bodies. Participants sometimes report feeling waves of joy, sadness, or peace.
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