Stay updated

Sign up for news, events, and special offers!

START YOUR YOGA JOURNEY TODAY!

fill out the form below to get 21 days for $79!

Your First Soundbath: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Oct 21st, 2021 caitlin Practice

So, it's your first sound bath. Let's cover some of the things you might want to know, what to bring, and what to expect!

WHAT TO KNOW:

You will not be getting wet. The bath part is truly sound-oriented. The best part of a sound bath is you don't have to DO anything. It's something you allow to wash over you. This is ok for pregnant people, people with injuries, and literally anyone.

However you feel in the moment of the sound bath - it's all natural. Some people fall asleep and some people feel very stimulated. This can change each sound bath you attend and each day. It's ok to adjust positions, lay down, sit, etc. Usually it's requested you just do so quietly as to not become a part of the soundbath with your movements. If your neighbor falls asleep, that's okay. If your neighbor starts to snore - gently wake them up!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Whether you're in Los Angeles or across the globe, you can expect anything on the spectrum of spiritual and healing. You might have seen those big singing bowls but there is also sound healing with tuning forks, gongs, rain sticks, symbols, and more. They even have electronic sound healing with electronic music!

With these sound healing experiences, there is less of a focus on a "note" vs a frequency. The different HZ, or frequency in a sound bath can create different sensations in the body. This is why sometimes a soundbath can be extremely calming and rest-inducing where others can create a sensation of tension where stress release is happening. Stress LEAVING the body can sometimes feel like experiencing stress. Exhale, center, and be witness to the work the sound is doing.

WHAT TO BRING:

Comforts. Something to lay on the ground on. You're welcome to use pillows, blankets, eye masks, fuzzy socks, and anything else that will help you feel a sense of ease. Water is important to drink after, it's like releasing any toxins - water helps move it out.

Want to check out a soundbath?

We have them at One Down Dog in Echo Park, Los Angeles about once a month! Each experience is unique, and we're so excited for our next sound bath and crystal healing experience this weekend. Click below to read more and join us!

Other Posts you might like

Refine, Reflect, Release, Rihanna

Kriya Yoga: What the Practice of Yoga Actually Looks Like As the new year rolls around, many of us start making resolutions, setting goals, and reflecting on ways to improve.... read more

2024 Yoga Gift Guide: It’s Giving…Experiences

We’re truly gifted to have a spirited and sparkling community that outshines even the most brilliant holiday decorations! To return the love and gratitude we feel every time we open... read more

ODDlight Teacher Feature: Hannah Elder

Voted “Best Personality” in high school and the daughter of hippie parents in Central Texas, you’d never expect that Hannah leads one of our more somber workshops, Death Awareness. Somber... read more

ODDlight Teacher Feature: Sarit Rogers

ODD before ODD was even a thing and the visionary eyeballs behind much of our photography, Sarit is our resident Renaissance Woman of trauma-aware and inclusive yoga. Although her many... read more

Cozy Yogi Autumn

SUBTLE BODY & DIVINE CONSCIOUSNESS: HOW TO PRACTICE FEELING COZY IN YOUR BODY From knit socks and shawls to rock ‘n’ rolls, we’re celebrating coziness from the inside out at... read more

ODDlight Teacher Feature: Lani Engstrom

Not only is Lani a boisterous presence at the head of class, but she’s also lead teacher Cindy Godell’s right hand, helping out with things like scheduling those monthly workshops... read more

Sign up for news on classes, events, and special offers!

Subscribe

Sign up for news on classes, events, and special offers!

Subscribe
Online Classes
Live, online classes 7 days a week! Questions? Email
hello@onedowndog.com
More info »
Eagle Rock
2150 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
323-344-3696
More info »
East Hollywood
5531 Hollywood Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-989-3696
More info »
Echo Park
319 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-318-5071
More info »