The best sound baths in London

Oru in East Dulwich is a lifestyle hub combining co-working spaces, wellness areas, event venues, and kitchen under one roof. Based on the belief that you shouldn't ignore your body and brain because of work, it offers all sorts of wellness sessions and treatments on site, including sound healing and gong baths, where a trained teacher will help you attain a restful state and soothe your nervous system.

The first meditation studio in the capital, Re:Mind is dedicated to bringing peace and calm to one of the busiest, most hectic parts of London. Their comprehensive approach combines sound healing, breathwork, and energy healing sessions to help you feel your calm, increase your sense of connection, and reduce stress. The sessions are led by trained calmers and there are different sound baths to choose from, including ones using crystal bowls.

The Shala in West Norwood is one of the oldest and most respected yoga centres in London, dating back to the 1990s. A variety of relaxing classes is available here, including sound healing ceremonies. The regular sound baths are hosted by a musician and yoga student who combines her passions in her world of Sacred Sound. Drawing on music from around the world, she creates immersive, relaxing soundscapes.

If there's one part of London where everyone could do with a breather and some sound healing, it's Soho – and we don't mean the auditory onslaught of Oxford Street. Perched above the neighbourhood, just off Carnaby Street, you'll find True North, a small studio by an established solo wellness practitioner. Offering a range of sound baths and yoga workshops, True North is available for private sessions as well as corporate and event bookings.

Kew Gardens are already one of the more tranquil spots in London, with a walk among the beautiful flora acting as a calming nature boost. Those wishing to go a step further, however, can book one of the regular sound therapy sessions held in the conservatory. Best of all, admission to the Gardens is included in the price, so you can have the best of both worlds.

Crystal Sound Lounge is a Paddington-based wellness studio dedicated to sound healing, yoga, and other meditation practices. Experienced instructors lead private sessions that can take place either in the studio or at your workplace, with options for corporate events and group bookings. The programme spans sound healing treatments, guided meditation, immersive sound baths, as well as yoga and pilates classes.

The state-of-the-art Third Space health clubs can be found across London, offering a pampering, style-conscious approach to exercise and wellness, with upmarket features like laundry services, entry via facial recognition, UV-treated air, and more. Several of their clubs host regular sound bath sessions, with professional instructors helping you slow down, relax, and re-energise. 

Sacred Tones was launched in 2018 by a group of friends with a shared appreciation of meditation and sound healing. Today, it's part of a growing community and one of the leading wellness sanctuaries in London, offering a range of classes and sessions, including gong bath, sound healing, reiki, tarot readings, and more. Both public classes and private sessions are available.

Five-star Fitzrovia hotel The Mandrake is committed to your comfort and relaxation, spiritual as well as physical, and there are few better places to spend the night if you're looking to unwind during your stay in London. The hotel provides guests with a personal spiritual wellbeing concierge service, with a curated selection of healing sessions available to choose from, including cosmic gong baths, sound therapy, shamanic sound journeys, and more.

Practicing Nordic-style wellness, the Banya No. 1 bathhouse features a variety of treatments and areas covering the full temperature spectrum. In the nature-inspired spa, you can relax with one of the more unique sound baths in London, featuring gongs and singing bowls to envelop you in harmonious tones. The sound bath is followed by the invigorating Parenie steam room and cold water treatment, a Banya No. 1 signature.

The Akasha wellbeing centre is located at the prestigious Hotel Café Royal and offers access to a pool, spa facilities, state-of-the-art gym, and a comprehensive programme of treatments and wellness packages, including sound healing meditation. Facilitated by the enveloping resonance and penetrating vibrations of metal bowls, the 60-minute sessions induce a state of complete calm and rejuvenation.

The modern Tempo 301 studios are known for their revitalising pilates classes, but they also offer treatments aimed at recovery. Head to the Elephant & Castle studio to attend a signature sound healing class combining crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to create vibrations and meditative soundscapes that help you reach a harmonious existence.

The open-air Community Sauna Baths offer sound healing at several of their locations in London. The sound baths are performed live inside the sauna itself, merging the calming frequencies of singing bowls with the soothing heat of the steam room – stress doesn't stand a chance. For a somewhat different approach with the same aim, the Community Sauna Baths also offer Saunasthesia sessions, where sauna ritual meets listening room, with music provided by the likes of Jon Hopkins.