Guided relaxation and sound bath in Bath: Crystal bowls

Sink into stillness with crystal sounds in Bath’s oldest spa sanctuary

A guided sound bath at the Soul Spa in Bath's Spa Quarter where you lie on a recliner in a dedicated meditation space and are taken through relaxation while crystal singing bowls create vibrations around you. Sessions run 30 or 60 minutes daily. The spa provides blanket, bolster, cushion and eye pillows. Minimum age is 16, and the guide leads in English.

The experience

The Soul Spa sits in the heart of Bath's Spa Quarter inside one of the city's oldest Georgian buildings. You arrive, get comfortable on a recliner in the Quantum Field, the spa's dedicated meditation space, and lie back. A guide leads you through relaxation to release anxieties, talking you toward calm and self-assurance. Then the crystal singing bowls begin, and their vibrations fill the room around you. You don't move, don't participate in anything physical. You simply absorb the sounds and let them work.

What happens next is different for everyone. Some people find waves of peace wash through them. Others experience heightened awareness or emotional healing, or insights into their inner world. Some drift into creative thoughts. Many report the deepest sleep they've ever had. The session lasts either 30 or 60 minutes. You choose when you book. The spa provides blanket, bolster, cushion and eye pillows so you're fully supported and warm. All you need to do is show up and open your mind.

Couples and groups can book together, and the spa will tailor the session to what you need. If you want to add a treatment with one of the spa's therapists before or after, that can be arranged. The whole point is retreat: stepping out of the world for a few hours and letting your body and mind reset.

What’s included

• Blanket, bolster, cushion and eye pillows.
• guided relaxation session led in English.
• access to the Quantum Field meditation space.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and Sunday5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by The Soul Spa

Is this one for you?The session asks nothing of you physically (you lie still and listen), so it suits anyone who wants deep relaxation without movement or exertion. Book the 30-minute version if you're new to sound baths or short on time. The 60-minute session gives the vibrations longer to work.

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Top questions

What exactly is a sound bath and do I get wet?

A sound bath at the Soul Spa is not water-based. You stay completely dry. You lie on a recliner while crystal singing bowls create vibrations and sounds around you during guided relaxation. The name refers to being "bathed" in sound, not water.

How long does a session last?

Sessions are either 30 or 60 minutes, and you choose the length when you book. Both run daily at the Soul Spa.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes you can lie down in. The spa provides blanket, bolster, cushion and eye pillows, so you arrive and settle in without needing to bring anything.

Can I book this for a group or as a couple?

Yes. The Soul Spa accepts bookings for individuals, couples and groups, and will tailor the session to suit what you're looking for.

Is there a minimum age?

The minimum age is 16. Sound baths are suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

Where exactly in Bath is the Soul Spa located?

The Soul Spa is in the Spa Quarter, the historic heart of Bath, and occupies one of the city's oldest Georgian buildings.