Your Guide to Soundbaths Around Vancouver

Everything is energy and vibration, which is why sound, singing, and music have such a profound effect on our state of being, our nervous system, and our emotional landscape. Sound can take us places. It’s a beautiful form of meditation and healing.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing experience, to support your health and well being, or tap into a like-minded community, here are Vancouver’s best soundbaths.  

Faye Mallett at JayBird Studios (Yaletown & Kingsway)

Faye Mallett’s “The Bowls” sessions are becoming very well known for their immersive soundscapes and therapeutic ambiance. Held in infrared-heated rooms illuminated by candlelight, these sessions utilize crystal singing bowls and other instruments to facilitate deep nervous system recalibration. Faye integrates her expertise in Polyvagal Theory and music therapy, creating a session that is both scientifically grounded and spiritually enriching. (fayemallett.com)

Casa Copal Yoga & Wellness (Kitsilano)

Casa Copal is a bit of a haven for those seeking to connect with ancient healing traditions. The studio hosts regular Kirtan sessions, including those led by Vishva-ji and Kal Prakashini-ji. With over 40 years of Ashram immersion, Kal Prakashin-ji brings a profound depth to these gatherings, blending mantra, tantra, and yoga nidra to guide participants into a meditative state. (casacopalyoga.com)

TurF’s Yin Sound Bath (Kitsilano)

TurF in Kitsilano offers a monthly Yin Sound Bath, combining the restorative practice of Yin yoga with immersive sound healing. These sessions are designed to release deep-seated tension and promote relaxation, making them a perfect way to unwind and reset. If you see Henrietta Devine on the schedule, definitely book. (https://www.ourturf.com/)

Angela Prider’s Souledelic Circles at Conscious Lab (Downtown)

Angela Prider offers transformative gatherings that blend shamanic wisdom, ceremony and live soundscapes. Her Souledelic Circles, often held under the full moon, incorporate cacao ceremonies and indigenous teachings, fostering a deep sense of community and spiritual awakening. These sessions are designed to foster community and soul connection. (angelaprider.com)

Kolm Kontrast Nordic Spa – Sauna & Sound Immersion (Cambie)

Kolm Kontrast is Vancouver’s largest sauna and ice bath facility, offering a unique blend of heat, cold, and sound healing. Their “Relax” sessions incorporate soothing soundscapes, aromatherapy, and breathwork to enhance the detoxifying effects of sauna and ice bath rituals, an immersive sensory experience. We just tried a soundbath with Lyn Sakari and loved it. (https://kolmkontrast.com/)

Ritual Urban Retreat (West End)

Ritual Urban Retreat offers two different types of sound healing experiences – one that blends soundscapes of guitar, flute, singing bowls and keyboards and another that offers a candlelit Yin Yoga class with sound. Both are restorative experiences, creating space to connect to emotions, thoughts, sensations, and memories and to release anxiety, tension, and stress. (https://www.ritualurbanretreat.com)

Salt Wonder – Himalayan Salt Cave Soundbaths (North Vancouver)

Salt Wonder offers a unique setting for sound healing within a Himalayan salt cave. The combination of salt therapy and sound healing provides a dual approach to respiratory and mental wellness. Their sessions often include crystal sound baths and Reiki, creating a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience. They bring in some great facilitators. (saltwonder.ca)

Stretch Yoga’s Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony (Chinatown)

Stretch Yoga in Chinatown offers a variety of events that blend sound healing with breathwork, cacao, and even acupuncture! They tend to bring in really great facilitators, and offer rich experiences. This is a great place to experience a sound bath in the heart of Chindatown. (stretchvancouver.com)

Theta Space – Gong Sound Baths at Sun Yat-Sen Garden (Chinatown)

Also in Chinatown, Theta Space hosts Gong Sound Baths in the tranquil setting of Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. These sessions utilize the resonant tones of gongs to facilitate deep meditation and healing, offering a unique experience amidst the beauty of the garden.(instagram.com/_theta.space_)

Dana Wilson’s Biofield Tuning at Full Circle Wellness (Sunshine Coast)

A little farther afield but very worth mentioning, Dana Wilson specializes in Biofield Tuning, a sound therapy method that uses tuning forks to locate and harmonize distortions in the human energy field. This approach, akin to acupuncture with sound, works both on and off the body to shift vibrational patterns, support emotional release, and restore coherence to the biofield. (fullcirclewellness.ca)

Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, emotional healing, or spiritual awakening, Vancouver’s diverse soundbath offerings provide a rich tapestry of experiences to explore. Each session is an opportunity to connect with yourself and the healing power of sound.