Etiquette
Arrive clean and free of cologne, perfume, or strong essential oil scents.
Turn your cell phone off (not on vibrate) and leave it in the cubby.
Do not touch the sound bath instruments (even if you are super curious).
Arrive 15 minutes early so you can be sound bath ready at the scheduled start time.
Do not talk during the sound bath.
Do not drink alcohol or use drugs before or during the sound bath.
What to expect
During a sound bath, participants relax comfortably, usually lying on the back. For best results, listen and stay in the present with sounds and feelings. More can be experienced in a sound bath if mindfulness is retained. For those who tend to fall asleep, with practice, it gets easier to stay present.
Experiences vary – sometimes physical sensations are felt, other times emotions come out. Some listeners see colors, shapes, or images, which becomes like a waking dream. Sound baths can activate the higher mind, and many receive creative insights or work out issues that couldn’t be solved in a “normal” state. Generally, a deep state of relaxation of the body and mind is achieved, and most look and feel brighter and more relaxed after a sound bath.