Midday Sound Bath in Saigon: What Happens in a 90-Minute Session?
The Midday Sound Bath is HEALIVERSE’s 90-minute group sound bath in the middle of the day. You lie down, close your eyes and listen. You don’t need to know how to meditate or play anything. Here’s what actually happens in a session, what it feels like, and who should check first.
Why is it called a “bath”?
There’s no water involved. You lie in the middle of the instruments and the sound comes at you from every side, a bit like soaking in a warm tub. Many guests say they “hear it with their whole body”, because you can actually feel the gong and the Himalayan bowls vibrating through the floor and the mat.
What happens in a Midday Sound Bath?
At HEALIVERSE in Tan Dinh, District 1, the Midday Sound Bath runs from 12:00 to 13:30, Tuesday to Sunday, in small groups of 3 to 6, and follows five steps:
Come 15 minutes early, put your things away and pick a spot. Mats, pillows and blankets are ready.
A few minutes of slow breathing to help your body slow down.
Bowls, gong and harp, one after another. Falling asleep is fine.
Tingsha cymbals signal the end. Move your fingers and toes, then sit up.
Stay for a cup of tea. Nobody has to talk.
The instruments you’ll hear
Each instrument has its own colour. The facilitator weaves them together so the sound moves near and far, deep and bright.
What does it feel like?
It’s different for everyone. Some people feel light and warm, some see images or old memories, and some fall into a deep sleep and only remember the first few bowls. Some sessions just feel like 90 quiet minutes without your phone, which is a gift in itself.
A 2017 observational study of 62 people found participants reported less tension, fatigue and low mood after a singing bowl meditation (Goldsby et al.). It had no control group, so treat it as a promising sign rather than proof. A sound bath is a relaxation experience, not a medical treatment.
Sound bath, meditation or relaxing music?
Sound bath
- What you do
- Lie down and listen
- The sound
- Real instruments, long tones you can feel
- Facilitator
- Yes, played live
- Good for
- Beginners, people who find it hard to sit still
Meditating alone
- What you do
- Hold your own focus
- The sound
- Usually silence
- Facilitator
- No, or an app
- Good for
- People who already practise
Relaxing music
- What you do
- Press play
- The sound
- Speakers or headphones
- Facilitator
- No
- Good for
- Anyone
What to bring
Who it’s for, and who should check first
- People with busy, tired minds after work
- Anyone curious about meditation who finds sitting still hard
- Anyone who just wants a real break
- Are pregnant
- Have a history of seizures or epilepsy
- Use a hearing aid or an implanted device
- Are sensitive to loud sounds
Got questions? We’ve got answers
Do I need meditation experience?
No. You just lie down and listen, and the facilitator does the rest. Plenty of first-timers have never meditated before. If your mind wanders, that’s normal. Come back to the sound whenever you notice.
What should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothes, plus a light layer because you may get cool lying still. Eat something light about an hour before and arrive 15 minutes early.
Are sessions in English?
Yes. Kennedy leads sessions in English for international guests. Book online or message WhatsApp +84 939 624 684.
How much does a sound bath cost in Saigon?
Our Midday Sound Bath group session is 450,000 VND per person, the Nighttime group session is 790,000 VND, and a private 1:1 session with Reiki is 1,080,000 VND. Packages of 5 sessions or more get 10% off.
How do I get there?
We’re at 104/20 Mai Thi Luu Street, Tan Dinh Ward, a short walk from Tan Dinh Market. Grab drivers find us easily.
Try a sound bath at HEALIVERSE
New to sound baths? Start with the 90-minute midday session. Not sure which one fits? Message us for a free consultation.
HEALIVERSE – The Sound Healing is a sound healing studio in Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City: sound baths, Reiki, meditation and singing bowl courses. Every session is a relaxation experience, not medical care.
