A healing sound bath class is a meditative and therapeutic experience that combines sound and mindfulness practices to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Participants lie down or sit in a comfortable position while our instructor plays Tibetan singing bowls. These instruments emit soothing and harmonious sounds that are believed to have healing effects on the mind, body, and spirit.

Here's what you can expect in a healing sound bath class:

Setting: The class is conducted in our beautiful pink Himalayan salt cave. The space is dimly lit and cool; participants are encouraged to wear comfortable warm clothing. Yoga mats, blankets, or cushions are provided.
Guidance: The facilitator typically begins by providing some guidance on relaxation and deep breathing. They may also share a brief introduction to the instruments used in the session.
Sound Immersion: The facilitator then begins to play the instruments, creating a rich tapestry of sounds. Participants are encouraged to close their eyes, relax, and let go of stress and tension while allowing the sounds to wash over them.
Meditation and Mindfulness: Throughout the session, participants may be guided in mindfulness and meditation techniques. These practices help individuals connect with the present moment and deepen their relaxation.
Physical and Emotional Benefits: Advocates of sound baths claim that the vibrations and frequencies produced by the instruments can help reduce anxiety, promote a sense of calm, release physical tension, balance energy centers (chakras), and improve overall well-being.
Community and Sharing: After the sound bath, there's often an opportunity for participants to share their experiences or ask questions. This creates a sense of community and support among those attending the class.

Healing sound baths are rooted in ancient traditions and are often associated with practices like Tibetan sound healing and meditation. While scientific research on their healing effects is limited, many people find them to be a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

The therapeutic benefits of salt have been known for centuries but were not clearly defined until the 1800s, when salt miners in Eastern Europe found they could breathe better while working. Consequently, the general public began spending time in salt mines. In the mid-1900s, the Russians created a device known as a halogenator that grinds pure salt into microscopic particles and disperses them in the air. Modern halotherapy grew out of using this device in a climate-controlled room and has been utilized for several decades throughout Eastern Europe.

In the US, saline - in the form of sinus irrigations, nebulizer treatments, and dry inhalation - is widely recognized by physicians as beneficial to the upper and lower airways. Salt inhalation absorbs allergens and pollutants, accelerates the transportation of mucous, and reduces airway inflammation.

Like any salt therapy, regular use is recommended to see sustained benefits. We recommend 4 sessions a week for patients with chronic conditions such as COPD and cystic fibrosis. Please see the chart below for a general guideline on typical treatment courses for particular conditions.

Apart from helping the airway, halotherapy has been shown to benefit chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The beauty and tranquility of our salt cave are also the perfect settings to stretch, have a massage, and meditate.

Halotherapy Treatment Guide

Asthma: 4 sessions/week for 5 weeks (20 sessions), 1-2 times per year

COPD:* 4 sessions/week for 5 weeks (20 sessions), 2-4 times per year

Cystic Fibrosis:* 4 sessions/week for 5 weeks (20 sessions), 5-7 times per year

Allergies: 3-5 sessions/week for 4 weeks (12-20 sessions), start before season

Cold/Flu: 3 sessions/week for 2 weeks (6 sessions)

Sinusitis: 3 sessions/week for 3 weeks (9 sessions)

Laryngitis: 3 sessions/week for 3 weeks (9 sessions)

Stress/anxiety: 2- 3 sessions/week as needed

Eczema/psoriais: 4 sessions/week for 5-8 weeks (20-32 sessions)

*As these are chronic diseases, patients ideally should treat continuously.

Improvement is still possible with less frequent sessions, however, for best results, consistency and regularity is important, especially until you reach a point where you can enter into a maintenance regime. Once you are on top of the symptoms, they become easier to manage and therefore less frequent sessions are required.