Sound bath
颂钵音疗Lie down under a blanket while singing bowls, chimes and gongs are played around the room.
RestorativeGood for first-timers60–90 min
Offered at The Garden ↓Sound baths in Shenzhen this week
No sound baths are listed right now. We only list sessions with a date and a source we can check — most studios post theirs on WeChat. Here's how to find one, or tell us about a session we should list.
Moon & season calendar · 月历
Full moons, solstices & the sound baths timed to them
Moon circles and full-moon sound baths run on the night of the full moon or the weekend nearest it, and some gong baths mark the solstice. These are the dates, in Shenzhen time. Next full moon: in 16 days.
- Mon 26 OctHunter's Moon 满月
Full at 12:12pm
No session listed yet - Tue 24 NovBeaver Moon 满月
Full at 10:54pm
No session listed yet - Tue 22 DecWinter solstice 冬至
Solstice at 4:51am
No session listed yet - Thu 24 DecCold Moon 满月
Full at 9:29am
No session listed yet - Fri 22 JanWolf Moon 满月
Full at 8:18pm
No session listed yet - Sun 21 FebSnow Moon 满月
Full at 7:25am
No session listed yet - Sun 21 MarSpring equinox 春分
Equinox at 4:26am
No session listed yet - Mon 22 MarWorm Moon 满月
Full at 6:45pm
No session listed yet
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Kinds of sound bath
All of these are lie-down-and-listen — they differ in volume, length and setting. Each card says whether it suits a first visit.
Gong bath
锣浴Louder and more immersive than bowls — you feel it through the floor. Try a bowl session first.
RestorativeTry after a few classes60 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioCrystal bowls
水晶钵Frosted quartz bowls with a pure, sustained tone. Often paired with guided meditation.
RestorativeGood for first-timers45–60 min
Offered at The Garden ↓Yoga + sound
瑜伽+音疗A slow flow to loosen up, then you lie down for a 20–30 minute sound bath.
GentleGood for first-timers90 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioSound meditation
声音冥想Seated, shorter and quieter than a full sound bath. No mat needed.
RestorativeGood for first-timers30–45 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioFull-moon circles
满月仪式Monthly evening sessions timed to the full moon: intention-setting, tea and a long sound bath.
RestorativeGood for first-timers90 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioWhat is a sound bath? What to expect your first time
A sound bath is a lying-down relaxation session. A facilitator plays singing bowls, gongs and chimes around the room while you rest. There's nothing to "do" — you don't need to meditate properly, and dozing off is completely normal.
- −15 minArrive
Shoes off, phone on silent, pick a mat. Tell the facilitator if it's your first time.
- 0–10 minSettle
Blanket, bolster under your knees, eye pillow. A few minutes of slow breathing.
- 60 minBowls & gongs
Sound rises and falls in waves. The gong peak is the loudest part — it passes.
- +15 minIntegration tea
A slow return, warm tea, optional sharing. Nobody has to talk.
What to bring
- Warm layers & socks — rooms are often air-conditioned
- Water
- Your own eye mask, if you like one
- An empty-ish stomach: skip a big meal right before
Check first if you're…
- Pregnant
- Tell the facilitator; many avoid gongs or bowls on the body in pregnancy. Ask for a spot away from the gong.
- Sound sensitivity, tinnitus or hyperacusis
- Ask for earplugs and a mat near the door. You can step out any time.
- Epilepsy, pacemaker or implants
- Check with your doctor first, and ask the facilitator not to place bowls on your body.
- Going through something heavy
- Quiet sessions can bring emotions up. That's common; leaving early is always fine.
Sound baths are a relaxation practice, not a medical treatment. Nothing on this page is medical advice — if you have a health condition, talk to your doctor first.
Where to do a sound bath in English
Studios we've checked against their own website. Run one that teaches in English? Tell us.
Shekou
An English-language healing studio on a Shekou rooftop garden: sound baths with crystal bowls and gongs (including an aerial version in silks), breathwork, cacao ceremonies, yoga nidra, yoga and women's circles.
- Sound bath
- Crystal bowls & gongs
- Aerial sound bath
- Private sessions
- English-friendly
- Language
- All sessions held in English (studio website)
- Sessions
- Group sessions usually 60–90 min; private sessions available
- Booking
- WeChat or the studio website; address shared at booking
Weekly timetable: not posted yet. Teach here? Post your classes (times, level, language) and newcomers can book the right one.
Post the timetable →How to find a sound bath in Shenzhen
Most sound baths in Shenzhen are only advertised in Chinese apps. This is how to find them.
Search in Chinese
Most sessions are only posted on WeChat and Xiaohongshu (小红书). Search 颂钵 (singing bowl) or 音疗 (sound session) with your district — 南山 颂钵, 福田 音疗.
Read Expat Explorer
Shenzhen Daily's weekly Expat Explorer column rounds up English-friendly events, and sound-healing posters with times and prices turn up there.
EyeShenzhen →Ask a yoga studio
Studios that teach restorative or yin yoga often run sound sessions too. Ask for 音疗 or 颂钵 when you book a trial class.
Know one? Tell us
Run a sound bath or been to a good one? Send us the date, place and price and we'll list it here.
Tell us about a session →What it costs
Real prices we've seen, with where and when. Studios change them — confirm when you book.
| Online full-moon sound healingThe Garden · 2026 | ¥88 |
|---|---|
| Sound healing, drop-inA Futian studio · Mar 2025 poster | ¥150 |
| Sound healing, 10 sessionsA Futian studio · Mar 2025 poster | ¥1,300 |
Words you'll hear in class
- 颂钵sòngbōsinging bowl
- 音疗yīn liáosound session
- 锣luógong
- 躺下tǎng xiàlie down
- 放松fàngsōngrelax
- 眼罩yǎnzhàoeye mask
- 第一次来dì-yī cì láiit's my first time
- 可以给我耳塞吗？kěyǐ gěi wǒ ěrsāi ma?could I have earplugs?
Sound bath questions
Where can I do a sound bath in Shenzhen?
The Garden, a rooftop healing studio in Shekou, runs sound baths with crystal bowls and gongs (plus an aerial sound bath), all in English. It doesn't publish a weekly timetable: you book a group or private session through its website or WeChat, and it sends the address when you book. Other sessions are mostly advertised on WeChat and Xiaohongshu — search 颂钵 or 音疗.
How much does a sound bath cost in Shenzhen?
There's no standard price. Real examples we've seen: ¥88 for The Garden's online full-moon sound healing (2026), and ¥150 a session or ¥1,300 for ten at a Futian studio (early 2025). Always confirm when you book.
What should I wear to a sound bath?
Loose, warm clothes and socks. You'll lie still for an hour and most rooms are air-conditioned. Mats, blankets and eye pillows are usually provided.
Is a sound bath a medical treatment?
No. It's a relaxation practice. Many people find it calming, but it isn't a substitute for medical care — if you're pregnant, have epilepsy, an implant or severe sound sensitivity, check with your doctor and tell the facilitator.
Are sound baths in English?
At The Garden every session is in English. Elsewhere many facilitators speak mostly Chinese — but a sound bath is mostly lying still and listening, so you can follow along either way. The phrases above help.
Why aren't more sound baths listed?
We only list sessions with a date and a source we can check, and most studios post theirs on WeChat. If you run one or go to one, tell us through the submit page and we'll add it.
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