What Is a Sound Bath?
A Quick Guide to Your First Sound Meditation in Reading, Berkshire
Sound Meditation (also known as a Sound Bath) is a gentle but powerful practice that uses vibrations from instruments such as gongs, crystal bowls, crystal harp, ocean drums and chimes to help your mind and body drop into deep relaxation.
If you’re looking for sound healing near Reading or Berkshire, this guide will help you understand the science, benefits, and how to prepare for your first session.
What Is a Sound Bath?
A Sound Bath is a meditative experience where you lie down, get comfortable and allow sound frequencies to “bathe” your body and nervous system. No experience is needed — you simply rest and receive.
During my Sound Meditation Journeys, I use instruments such as:
Gongs (Grotta Sonora, Paiste, Meinl, etc.)
Crystal singing bowls
Tibetan singing bowls
Chimes & ocean drums
Crystal Harp
Shamanic percussion
Each instrument creates vibrations that help the brain shift into slower brainwave states — similar to deep meditation.
The Science Behind Sound Healing & the Nervous System
Sound Therapy works with the vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system, helping your body move out of stress mode and into a state of restoration.
Research suggests that sound can:
Reduce anxiety and cortisol levels
Support emotional regulation
Improve sleep quality
Calm the fight/flight response
Activate deep rest
This is why many people report feeling lighter, clearer and emotionally balanced after a session.
How to Prepare for Your First Sound Journey
Here’s how to get the most out of your experience:
✔ What to Bring
A yoga mat or blanket
A cushion for under your knees or head
An eye mask or scarf (optional)
Water to hydrate afterwards
✔ What to Expect
You will lie down comfortably
There is no movement or yoga required
You may feel tingling, heat or deep emotional release
✔ Intentions Are Powerful
Before arriving, you may wish to set a gentle intention:
✨ “I allow myself to rest.”
✨ “I release what I no longer need.”
Sound Meditation in Reading, Berkshire
I offer Sound Baths, Reiki & Energy sessions in Reading and the Berkshire area — including group journeys, private sessions and retreats.
If you're searching for holistic wellbeing in Reading, sound baths near Caversham, or restorative events for relaxation, I’d love to welcome you to a session.
📧 Bookings & enquiries:
Let’s connect — email me lorenacrodrigo@gmail.com or find upcoming events on Instagram: @lorena.c.rodrigo