Sound Baths

Shared Listening Experiences for Gatherings, Presence, and Transition

In-person offerings in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri Area 

Sound baths are guided listening experiences designed to create space for people to slow down together, settle into the moment, and share presence within a gathering.

These sessions are offered for individuals planning celebrations, personal gatherings, or moments when adding a shared listening experience feels meaningful.

Guests are welcome to rest, listen quietly, sit, or lie down.

Erika Hood facilitating a sound bath with crystal singing bowls, creating a steady acoustic atmosphere for shared presence and quiet attention.

  • A sound bath is a facilitated listening environment.

    Using instruments such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, and low-frequency resonance tones, I create a steady acoustic atmosphere that supports quiet attention and shared presence.

    Sessions are shaped in real time in response to the listening environment. Professional equipment and intentional pacing are used to help ensure the gathering feels grounded, comfortable, and thoughtfully held.

    Participation is always optional.

    Sessions typically last 60–90 minutes, depending on the gathering and context.

  • Hosts often choose a sound bath when they want to create a shared pause within their gathering.

    Sound baths are frequently used to:

    • Add a memorable, reflective moment to celebrations such as birthdays, baby showers, or bridal showers

    • Offer a grounding experience during periods of personal or life transition

    • Provide a shared listening environment where guests can rest together in comfort

    • Shape a gathering around presence rather than activity

    Many hosts find this becomes one of the most distinct and remembered parts of their event.

A residential living room arranged with floor cushions and string lights around a crystal singing bowl, creating a private sound-based environment for a home gathering.

SOUND BATHS CAN BE INTEGRATED INTO PRIVATE GATHERINGS

Social Celebrations

Birthdays, showers, and milestone gatherings

A sound bath can offer a shared listening moment within a larger celebration, creating a quiet center inside the day's activities.

Micro-Retreats & Friends Groups

Home-based gatherings or small group experiences

Guests can remain in comfortable clothing, rest where they are, and return to their personal space after the session if they wish.

Milestones & Life Transitions

Anniversaries, moving events, or personal turning points

These session focus on honoring the transition itself, creating space for reflection and presence within the gathering.

A lit candle and baby's breath flowers by a window, representing a quiet sound-based environment for remembrance and memorial services.

Remembrance and Reflective Gatherings

For more structured facilitation during funerals or memorial services, please visit the Ceremonial Sound Page, where sessions are designed specifically for those environments.

→ Explore Ceremonial Sound

A modern open office environment representing a structured, non-clinical sound session for employee reflection and organizational transition.

Workplace and Community Groups

Sound experiences are also offered for organizational settings such as employee appreciation or wellness gatherings.

These sessions are structured differently from private home or social gatherings.

→ Explore Workplace & Community Sound Sessions

Pricing & practical details

60-Minute Facilitated Session
(Approximately 90 minutes onsite)

  • 1–6 guests: $200

  • 7–15 guests: $250

  • 16–20 guests: $300

  • 21+ guests: Custom quote

  • Optional 90-minute session: Add $75

  • Included within 15 miles of ZIP 63376. Locations farther within the Greater St. Louis region may include a travel fee of approximately $25–$50.

  • I bring the full professional sound setup and guide the session so you can remain present with your guests.

    Please ensure there is a clear floor area where guests can lie down comfortably (a living room with furniture moved aside, finished basement, or rug-covered area works well).

    Guests are asked to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and wear comfortable clothing.

    Many hosts include a simple “BYO Mat & Blanket” note in their invitations.

    Note: If your gathering requires mats or blankets to be arranged in advance, mention this in your inquiry and we can discuss options.

  • If guests have concerns related to sound sensitivity, neurological conditions influenced by vibration, metal implants, pregnancy, or other health considerations, you are welcome to reach out before booking.

    Sound baths are offered as a complementary listening experience and are not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

  • Booking details are confirmed after inquiry based on location, group size, timing, and availability.

    A 50% deposit reserves your session, with the remaining balance due 48 hours before.

    → Jump to the Inquiry Form

→ Download Experience & Pricing Guide (PDF)

COMMUNITY SOUND BATHS

A serene open studio with large windows and floor mats, prepared for a community sound bath and shared presence in the St. Louis area.

Public sound baths are offered periodically in the Greater St. Louis region.

At this time, there are no public sessions currently scheduled. When community sessions become available, they will be announced on this page. 

Individuals interested in future sessions are welcome to join the waitlist.

Begin Planning your experience

You do not need prior experience with sound-based practices to inquire. Most hosts are planning a sound bath for the first time.

I personally review each request to help ensure the experience aligns with what you are hoping to create for your gathering.

If you are planning a gathering and feel a sound bath might add something meaningful, you are welcome to reach out.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • A. Come as you are. Stay hydrated and nourished if you wish—there’s nothing required.

  • A: A brief orientation at the beginning, followed by guided sound. You’re welcome to rest, listen, or step out at any time.

  • A: Optional items: yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask, or bolster.

  • A. Typically 60–90 minutes.

  • A. Comfortable clothing; bring a sweater or blanket if desired.

  • A: As often as feels supportive—some attend occasionally, others regularly.

  • A. If you have sound sensitivities, epilepsy, metal implants, are in your first trimester, or have concerns about nervous system sensitivity, please reach out with questions before attending.

  • A. No. Sound baths are a complementary listening practice and not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

  • A. Community Sound Baths:

    Typically $25–$50 (when scheduled)

    Private Group Sound Baths:

    • Intimate (1–6 guests): $200

    • Small Gathering (7–15 guests): $250

    • Large Private Group (16–20 guests): $300

    • 21+ guests: Custom quote

    Travel fees may apply based on location.

    Workplace & Community Sessions:
    Starting at $350 for up to 20 participants.

    For organizational inquiries, visit the Workplace & Community Sound Sessions page.