The sound bath
A sound bath is a session where you lie down and listen. Crystal bowls, gongs, Tibetan bowls and voice fill the room with long, overlapping tones.
How a session goes
You can listen seated or lying down while the instruments are played. Duration, volume and format vary by facilitator; check what the session involves beforehand.
There is nothing to do and nothing to achieve: the only instruction is to keep listening.
The instruments
Bowls, gongs and voice can contain several components and harmonics. Some bowls are sold with a named note and tuning reference; check the specific instrument instead of assuming they all follow one scale.
What the app shows you
Start a session and keep the phone still near the instruments. The app estimates tonal activity and animates a pattern, including blends of several models. The visual mixture does not reconstruct the room’s sound field or a physical plate’s exact response.
The report summarizes detected targets, time assigned to each and stable stretches. It does not contain every frequency present and is not a therapeutic measurement.
For facilitators
Compare sessions using the same phone, position, frequency set and settings. The summary describes the app’s analysis and does not automatically identify every instrument.
Frequently asked questions
Does a sound bath cure anything?
It is a relaxation and meditation experience. It is not a medical treatment and does not replace one. Many people find it deeply restful, which is already a good reason to attend.
What should I bring?
Check with the organizer whether you need a mat, blanket or cushion. Available equipment varies between venues.
Does the app record the session audio?
No. Sound is analysed on the phone and never recorded or sent. What remains of the sound bath is the map of notes, not the audio.