Sound Bath & Sound Healing

with Sarah Espe, C-ASM, RYT

Immerse yourself in the experience of restorative sound healing.

Sound Bowl Session

During this shared meditative and restorative experience, participants will embark upon a variety of diverse vibrations, tones, and sounds intentionally devoid of a structured melody or beat. This deliberate arrangement allows participants to automatically surrender expectation and experience a profound meditative state. Be prepared to traverse the realms of consciousness, gently drifting in and out of awareness.

  • The impact on your body during a sound bath can be transformative. You may feel a sense of relaxation, profound calmness, or a rooted connection to the present moment. Your mind may undergo a spectrum of experiences, ranging from crystal-clear clarity to blissful emptiness, or being adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors, images, and shapes. Emotionally, the journey can be just as diverse, eliciting joy, happiness, gratitude, relief, or even moments of introspective sadness or annoyance.

    There's no predefined script – each encounter is unique and deeply personal.

    It's important to acknowledge that everyone's threshold for this experience is different. If at any point you find the session too intense, loud, or uncomfortable, be empowered to quietly exit the room. Similarly, if you encounter emotions that become overwhelming, there's absolutely no judgment in staying and experiencing those emotions.

    Your well-being is our priority, and we encourage you to embrace your experience authentically, knowing that there is no right or wrong way to navigate a sound bath with Crown Yoga.

Friday Night Sound Bath Experience

During the darker evenings, our Friday evening sound bath sessions are held by candlelight. While also providing a calming and beautiful ambiance, the dimmer light allows us to focus inward and experience a deep meditative state. Each sound bath begins with setting an intention for your session, some breathwork, a grounding and deeply relaxing meditation, and the sound bath experience itself.

  • Friday evening sessions begin by creating a supported restorative or supine pose known as savasana with studio props. Focus on supporting your neck, lower back, arms, and any other areas necessary, to provide your body complete support for pure relaxation.

    The experience begins with a breathing practice and a deep, grounding meditation. This is followed by the sound healing session. The benefits of sound healing are created by the vibrations of the quartz crystal sound bowls, accompanied by delicate melody of the Koshi chimes.

    Instruments and sounds may include:

    • Quartz crystal singing bowls

    • Koshi chimes

    • Steel tong drum

    • Peruvian rainstick

    • Kalimba

    • Meinl Shakers

    • Chakapa (leaf bundle)

    • Birdsong and nature sounds

  • Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.

    Optional items to bring, if you wish:

    • Any favorite blanket

    • An eye pillow

    • Regular pillow or neck support

  • $40 per session (booked in advance)

    $50 booked day-of

When Seattle Refined experiences your sound bath and visits your studio…

Private Sound Bath Sessions

  • Your session starts by creating a cozy supine position on our heated, cushioned spa table. Sarah will engage props to support your neck, lower back, arms, and any other areas necessary to provide your body complete support for pure relaxation; following, she will cover you in soft blankets so that you stay warm and feel safe. A lavender eye pillow is offered and optional.

    The experience begins with a breathing practice and a deep, grounding meditation. This is followed by our sound healing session. The benefits of sound healing are created by the vibrations of the quartz crystal sound bowls and the gentle Koshi chimes.

    A reiki session may be added to your solo private sound bath session for an additional fee. Please discuss with Sarah before you book your sound bath.

    Instruments and sounds may include:

    • Quartz crystal singing bowls

    • Koshi chimes

    • Steel tong drum

    • Peruvian rainstick

    • Kalimba

    • Meinl Shakers

    • Chakapa (leaf bundle)

    • Birdsong and nature sounds

  • Your group session begins by building a supported restorative pose with studio props. We’ll get you covered in blankets, support your neck, lower back, arms, and any other areas necessary, to provide your body complete support for pure relaxation.

    The experience begins with a breathing practice and a deep, grounding meditation. This is followed by our sound healing session. The benefits of sound healing are created by the vibrations of the quartz crystal sound bowls and the gentle Koshi chimes.

    Instruments and sounds may include:

    • Quartz crystal singing bowls

    • Koshi chimes

    • Steel tong drum

    • Peruvian rainstick

    • Kalimba

    • Meinl Shakers

    • Chakapa (leaf bundle)

    • Birdsong and nature sounds

  • Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. These are optional, but you may also bring:

    • Any favorite blankets

    • A personal eye pillow

    • Regular pillow

  • Please email us for pricing.

    Factors include:

    • Location or travel required

    • Group size

    • Session length

    Add-ons (listed in the section below) may also factor into the price of your workplace session.

  • Solo: 1 participant

    Group: 2-10 participants

  • Scroll down to Add-ons and Customizations to enhance your sound bath experience.

    Reiki is not available for groups.

Add-ons & Customizations

Make each session your very own with customizable add-ons for the perfect experience! Some of these are available with an additional fee.

  • Hands-on adjustments are one of the sweetest elements of a savasana (the pose taken during a sound bath). We will gentle press the shoulders down, pull and swing the legs to readjust and provide tension release, and press on the shins and feet. We may also realign your head and neck.

    Details

    • Available for all sessions

      • $50 add-on for private group, per group of 10

      • Not available for private solo sessions

  • We use custom essential oil blends designed by Crown Yoga for relaxation or energizing, and a variety of other experiences in between. You may choose any combination below:

    • Cool face towels*

    • Warm face towels*

    • Roll-on oils (wrists, neck)

    • Temple touch (essential oil on temples during savasana)

    Details

    • Available for all sessions

      • $15 add on for private solo

      • $50 add-on for private group, per group of 10

  • We provide reflective journaling prompts that help integrate the event experience and allow participants to reflect on and document their experiences. We can also focus on a specific wellness area or subject.

    This is particularly useful if your sessions are recurring.

    Details

    • Available for all sessions

      • $25 add on for private solo

      • $100 add-on for private group, per group of 10

  • Every sound bath session comes with a short, centering and grounding meditation. This add-on guided meditation is longer and can include a body scan, visualizations, loving kindness, etc.) depending on what the group is seeking to experience.

    Length: 15 to 20 minutes

    Details

    • Available for all sessions

      • $20 add on for private solo

      • $80 add-on for private group, per group of 10

  • Meditating with mandalas can be a powerful way to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus.

    We provide unique mandalas for meditators to design using a variety of supplies, such as branches, leaves, and fresh flower petals; watercolor, colored pencils, markers, crayons; craft supplies.

    BENEFITS

    Relaxation & Stress Reduction – The repetitive nature of mandala patterns induces a meditative state that calms the nervous system and reduces stress.

    Mindfulness – Engaging with the mandala encourages present-moment awareness, helping practitioners stay grounded and focused on their inner experiences.

    Creativity Stimulation – The creative process involved in making or coloring a mandala taps into the right side of the brain, fostering creative expression and problem-solving.

    Patience & Discipline – The detailed, step-by-step process of creating or coloring a mandala fosters patience and discipline, as the meditator works through the process with intention and care.

    Happiness - In this study, researchers discovered that mandala coloring significantly enhanced happiness in veterans diagnosed with PTSD. They recommended incorporating art creation into conventional treatments for veterans with PTSD!

    Details

    • $50 add-on for private group, per group of 10

    • Not available for private solo sessions.

  • Reiki is available only for solo private sound bath sessions. Please contact Sarah if you’d like to include a reiki session with your sound bath. You can learn more about Sarah’s reiki sessions here.

    Details

    • Review our session pricing here

    • Not available for private group sessions

  • Restorative yoga is a low-impact, gentle, calming style of yoga designed to help the body and mind deeply relax and restore. It focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, typically supported by props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps to ensure comfort and relaxation. The goal is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes healing, reduces stress, and enhances relaxation

    How you’ll feel: Grounded, refreshed, relaxed, centered, connected, nurtured

    Targets: Joint health, detoxification, stress relief, self-love, self-compassion

    Details

    • $75 for 50 minutes, private solo session

    • Contact us for this private groups session add-on

  • Placing six selenite wands in a circle, the selenite will work with the body’s hemispheric balance to bring both sides into total alignment. In the process, any manifestations of imbalance can be eradicated.  

    Additionally, with this “vortex”, the selenite pulls the spinal column into alignment and thus increases one’s natural flexibility. 

    Details

    • Complementary for solo private sessions

    • Not available for group private sessions

  • Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a deeply relaxing and restorative meditation practice that guides practitioners into a state of conscious relaxation. In this state, the body rests deeply, but the mind remains alert and aware.

    Yoga Nidra is typically practiced lying down in a comfortable position, and it involves a guided meditation through various stages to bring about physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.

    This is a really nice accompaniment to a sound bath.

    Details

    • $75 for 50 minutes, private solo session

    • Contact us for this private groups session add-on

Sound Bath F.A.Q.

Sound Bath is not a new form of meditation, but it’s only been recently that it’s gained more popularity. We receive many questions about the experience, the set up, and what a participant should expect and prepare for. There are no silly questions. Below is information we hope is helpful as your consider or prepare for your Sound Bath experience.

  • Normally, no. Unless you're participating in a floating sound bath on water.

    In general, please bring the following items with you to the sound bath:

    • Yoga mat

    • Blanket(s)

    • Eye pillow

    • Water bottle

    • An intention

  • Participants are “bathed” in sound waves produced by various musical healing instruments played by the practitioner. Sarah primarily uses quartz crystal singing bowls and Koshi chimes; however, you may also experience seed shell shakers, bamboo rain sticks, ocean drums, Tibetan singing bowls, and tuning forks.

  • The sounds and vibrations you will experience are varied and do not hook into a melody or beat. This allows you to release and let go, entering into a meditative state. You may find yourself drift in and out of awareness. Your body may become deeply relaxed, calm, or firmly grounded.  Your mind may experience clarity, peace, or nothing at all. You may see a variety of colors, images, shapes or patterns. You may experience a variety of emotions including joy and happiness, gratitude, relief, annoyance, or sadness. There is no right or wrong way to experience a sound bath.

  • Please know that if a sound bath experience is too strong, loud, or uncomfortable, it is OK for you to use ear plugs. Your body will still receive the benefit of the vibrations from the bowls.

    You may also leave the space. This goes for experiencing a feeling, sensation or emotion that is too strong or difficult to sit with. You may always leave the room or leave the venue.

  • Stress Reduction: Sound baths can induce a deep state of relaxation, helping to alleviate stress and tension.

    Improved Sleep: The calming sounds can contribute to better sleep quality and help with insomnia issues.

    Enhanced Meditation: Sound baths provide a soothing backdrop for meditation, aiding in achieving a focused and tranquil state of mind.

    Emotional Release: The vibrational frequencies may facilitate emotional release and help process unresolved feelings.

    Increased Mindfulness: Engaging with the sounds encourages mindfulness, promoting a heightened awareness of the present moment.

    Balanced Energy Centers: Sound baths are believed to balance and align the body's energy centers, promoting overall well-being.

    Stimulated Creativity: Some people find that exposure to unique sound patterns can enhance creativity and spark inspiration.

    Pain Relief: The vibrations can have a therapeutic effect, potentially providing relief from physical discomfort and pain.

    Enhanced Focus and Concentration: Regular exposure to sound baths may improve cognitive function and concentration levels.

    Improved Mood: The calming sounds can have a positive impact on mood, helping to alleviate feelings of anxiety or depression.

    Spiritual Connection: Sound baths are often associated with spiritual experiences, fostering a sense of connection to something greater.

    Release of Tension in Muscles: The vibrations can penetrate the muscles, promoting relaxation and releasing tension.

    Mind-Body Harmony: Sound baths aim to harmonize the mind and body, promoting a sense of balance and equilibrium.

    Promotion of Self-Healing: Some proponents believe that sound baths can stimulate the body's natural healing processes.

    Community and Connection: Participating in group sound baths can create a sense of community and shared experience, enhancing social connections.

  • Yes.

    Participants with the following health conditions need to check in with their medical team to confirm that a sound bath will be safe for them:

    Epilepsy. Some rare forms of epilepsy may be triggered by sound. Please confirm with a medical professional that a sound bath is safe for you.

    Implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular). It is possible that the vibration of the sound may disrupt the function of metal in the body. Please confirm with a medical professional that a sound bath is safe for you.

  • Sound Baths are suitable for people of all ages from young children to the elderly. No previous experience participating in a sound bath or meditation is required.

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