A Private Sound Bath, Just for You: In-Studio Sessions in Brooklyn & Nutley
Group sound baths are lovely — but there's something different about a session that's entirely yours. No crowd, no schedule but your own, and a practitioner attuned to exactly what you need that day. Soundawn offers private in-studio sound baths in Brooklyn and Nutley, NJ, and they've quietly become the sessions our regulars return to most.
What happens in a sound bath session?
In a sound bath session, you lie down comfortably while a practitioner plays instruments — crystal singing bowls, chimes, and Tibetan bowls — live around you, and the layered sound guides your body into deep rest. There's nothing to do and no way to do it wrong: most people drift into a state between waking and sleep, and many are surprised how quickly a busy mind goes quiet. Sessions at Soundawn are played live, never recorded, so the sound responds to the room and to you.
What makes a private session different from a group class?
A private session is shaped entirely around you. Where sound bath classes in NYC follow a set format for a room full of strangers, a private in-studio session starts with what you're carrying that day — stress, a life transition, trouble sleeping, or simply the need for real rest — and the practitioner chooses instruments and pacing accordingly. You can come alone, bring a partner, or share the session with a few close friends. It's also the gentlest way to try your first sound bath if a room full of people sounds like the opposite of relaxing.
Where can you book a private sound bath in NYC or NJ?
Soundawn hosts private in-studio sessions at two locations: our Brooklyn studio, near the Williamsburg neighborhood where Soundawn was founded in 2018, and our Nutley studio in North Jersey — an easy reach from Montclair, Bloomfield, and the surrounding Essex County towns. If you've been searching for a sound bath in NJ that doesn't require a trip into the city, Nutley is exactly why we're there. Prefer the bowls to come to you? We also offer at-home sessions across NYC and North Jersey.
How much does a private sound bath cost?
Private in-studio sessions start at $135. Compared with the cost of an at-home session (from $750, since we bring the full setup to you), in-studio is the most accessible way to experience a fully private sound bath. And if you're already thinking about holiday gifts: a private session is a gift that genuinely lands — gift cards are here.
When is the best time to book?
Now, honestly — early fall is when the pace picks up and rest gets rationed. Booking a session every few weeks through the holidays is one of the kindest things you can put on your own calendar, and weekday evenings tend to have the most availability.
FAQs
What do you wear at a sound bath?
Wear whatever you can fully relax in — soft, comfortable layers are ideal, since your body temperature can drop as you settle into deep rest.
Can people with epilepsy do sound baths?
Many people with epilepsy enjoy sound baths, and sessions involve no flashing or strobing light — but sound sensitivity varies, so check with your doctor first and let us know when booking so we can adapt the session for you.
What not to do after a sound bath?
Try not to rush straight into stimulation — skip the doomscroll and the espresso for a little while, drink water, and give yourself a slow hour so the rest can settle in.
How long is a private session?
Long enough to fully arrive, rest deeply, and return gently. Usually it is about an hour.
Ready for an hour that's entirely yours? Book your private in-studio session in Brooklyn or Nutley.
