A sound bath involves resting while instruments are played, and formats vary widely. Christine shares the questions worth asking before your first session in Lane Cove.
The phrase sound bath confuses plenty of people. It usually describes lying or sitting comfortably while instruments such as bowls, gongs or chimes are played around you. There is no bathing and no water. Dr Christine Shen, Acupuncturist, offers sound sessions as a chance to rest and relax, and she likes people to know what to expect before they arrive.
Formats differ considerably. Sessions can vary in length, in the instruments used and in how much silence is woven between the sounds. It is worth checking what a particular session involves, since two sound baths can feel nothing alike.
It also helps to mention anything that might affect your comfort. Tinnitus, sensitivity to sound, or difficulty staying still for long periods are all worth raising, so the session can be adjusted.
Some descriptions of sound baths promise intense emotional release. You do not need to expect, or hope for, anything dramatic. A calm, manageable experience is a perfectly good outcome, and there is no right way to respond.
Christine presents sound baths purely as a way to unwind. They are not a medical treatment, and any ongoing health concern deserves its own conversation with your GP.
The setting itself can be changed to suit you. Instruments can be moved further away, a cushion can replace a mat and breaks can be built in. Let Christine know what feels right as the session unfolds.
Christine runs these sessions at the Lane Cove clinic, and for anyone who has never tried one, a short conversation about format and comfort beforehand can make the first experience feel much more relaxed.
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