An Hour That's Entirely Yours: Private In-Studio Sound Baths in Brooklyn and Nutley
Most wellness experiences ask you to share the room with strangers. A private in-studio sound bath flips that: the studio, the instruments, and the full hour belong to you — whether that's just you on the mat, you and one other person, or a handful of your favorite people. It's the difference between attending a sound bath and being given one.
Soundawn offers sound baths in Brooklyn and Nutley, NJ — our Brooklyn studio sits at 459 Grand Street in Williamsburg, and our New Jersey studio at 245 Rutgers Place in Nutley, an easy reach for Essex County and North Jersey. Here's what a private session is like, what it costs, and when people tend to book one.
What happens in a private in-studio session?
You arrive to a studio prepared just for you — mats, cushions, and lavender eye pillows laid out — and settle in for a full hour that moves from guided meditation and breathwork into the sound immersion itself: seven crystal singing bowls, gong, chimes, and ocean drum, played live a few feet away. Because the session is private, it's shaped to you. Someone navigating burnout gets a different hour than a couple celebrating an anniversary or a mother-to-be resting before her third trimester. There's tea and water after, and no one to hurry you out the door.
How much does a private sound bath cost?
$135 for a solo session, $225 for a duo, and $500 for a small group of up to six — identical pricing at both the Brooklyn and Nutley studios, and every session runs a full hour. For a group of six, that's about $83 a person for a private hour with a live practitioner, which is why small-group sessions have become a favorite alternative to another birthday dinner: it's a celebration people leave feeling better than when they arrived. Book directly through our scheduling page — choose your studio, then your time.
What not to do after a sound bath?
Don't rush back into noise and screens right away — the restfulness deepens in the hour or two after the session, so give it room. We suggest skipping the immediate email check, heavy meals, alcohol, and intense workouts for the rest of the evening if you can; drink water, keep the lights low, and let sleep come early if it wants to. Most people describe the after-feeling as pleasantly heavy, like the end of a massage — the whole point of booking a private session is that no one's schedule but yours decides what happens next.
Who books private sessions?
People in transitions, mostly. The fall calendar fills with clients recovering from a demanding season, marking birthdays and milestones quietly, navigating grief or big decisions, and — one of our most meaningful categories — pregnancy and postpartum rest. Couples and friend pairs take the duo slot for anniversaries and reunions. And this time of year brings a particular kind of booking: the September reset, before the holiday season starts asking for everything again. If you're considering one for a larger gathering or at your own home instead, our at-home sessions travel across NYC and North New Jersey.
Which studio should you choose?
Whichever is easier to get to — the session is the same. Brooklyn puts you in the heart of Williamsburg at 459 Grand Street, steps from the Grand Street corridor. Nutley, at 245 Rutgers Place, serves North Jersey without the tunnel commute (street parking only — please skip the driveway). Sessions make a lovely gift, too — gift cards are delivered instantly and work toward any private session at either studio.
FAQs
How long is a private in-studio session?
A full hour, including guided meditation, breathwork, and the sound immersion.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes and nothing else — mats, cushions, and lavender eye pillows are provided.
Can I book a session for a small group?
Yes — up to six people for $500, at either studio. It's a favorite for birthdays and reunions.
Do I need any meditation experience?
None — you lie down, and the guidance and sound do the rest. First-timers are the norm.
Is a session okay during pregnancy?
Pregnancy and postpartum rest are among our most common bookings — let us know and we'll tailor the session.
Ready for an hour that's entirely yours? Pick Brooklyn or Nutley and book your time → — fall reset season is here.
