Sound Healing

During a sound bath, participants may lie down comfortably on a mat or cushion, often with an eye mask or blanket to help them relax. The sound healing facilitator then begins to play the instruments, creating a rhythmic and harmonic sound journey that can last generally from 30 minutes to an hour.

The vibrations from the instruments can promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote healing. As the sounds wash over the body, participants may feel a sense of calm and peacefulness, and some may even experience a meditative state or out-of-body experience.

Sound baths can be done in groups or individually, and they can be performed in a variety of settings, such as yoga studios, meditation centers, or even in nature.

Overall, a sound bath is a unique and relaxing way to promote wellness and restore balance to the mind and body.

Please view the unique descriptions of our events for more information and to find out which sound bath experience may fit your needs best.

Instruments can get loud

Sound Bath Benefits:

• Stress relief and relaxation 

• Can be restorative, transformative and self-healing 

• Can be connecting for people both personally and socially

• Assists in re-balancing and harmonizing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies 

• Can assist with improving sleep quality

• Can transcend time – people often report that time went quickly or very slowly...

• Nurturing and supportive – providing quality self-care and respite from stress

• Works on a cellular level through vibration, frequency, and entrainment –- and is not reliant on mental effort to achieve this! 

Sound healing is one of the emerging healing modalities that is gaining in popularity – non-invasive, gentle, and powerful!

Important Notes & Contraindications:

• Mats, bolsters, pillows, and blankets are provided for use in our space during our sessions. Feel free to bring your own mats and/or props if you’d prefer.

• Come well-hydrated (with water) for sound bath sessions.

• Consumption of alcohol:
  Alcoholic beverages with a sound bath, before or after, is not advised. Alcohol dehydrates the body - the human body is generally 60-70% water; the sound vibrations travel through the cells of the body supporting the body’s natural detoxing processes - with the help of water. To get the full benefit of the session, hydrate well (with water) before and after the session.

• Pregnancy:
  Not recommended during the first trimester - avoid loud, low, deep tones (such as from gongs).

• Sound-induced epilepsy:
  Sound healing/sound baths are not recommended.

• Sound healing/sound baths are not recommended for those who have a history of severe depression, psychosis, and other serious mental health challenges.

• Individual experiences may vary.

Everyone’s experience can be different. Some may find their feeling effects physically/emotionally more than others. Multiple participants attending the same sound bath session may have completely different experiences. This may be due to a multitude of reasons and may be unique to our life journeys. Properly hydrating with water before and after the sound bath experience can greatly help the body process the benefits of the sound healing experience.

“The instruments we do not like, or the sessions we find uncomfortable, can often reveal something fundamental about ourselves.”

-Farzana Ali, author of Sound Healing: How to Use Sound to Beat Stress & Anxiety

At The Muse KC, we aim to create a safe, pleasant space in our studio as an effort to support your self-care journey. We understand that the human body is very complex and its healing is done in many ways, layers, and timing. Our team is trained in a variety of holistic practices, and would be happy to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

Public Sound Bath Session Etiquette:

• Arrive a few minutes before the start time to allow yourself plenty of time to select your spot and settle in.

• We ask that all cell phones and other devices that may make noise be silenced or turned off during our sound bath experiences.

• Falling asleep during a sound bath is common. If you fall asleep and happen to remain asleep into the conclusion of our session, the practitioner may gently touch your feet, shoulders/back in an attempt to wake you.

We strive to accommodate everyone attending our public group sound baths and recognize that unique conditions may influence our sessions to enhance each guest’s overall experience. If you would prefer a private experience, we offer sessions for a group of up to 16 guests.