Tips for Physical Comfort
SUGGESTED PROPS
For a Full Length Sound Bath, here is what you need to get you as comfy as possible which will maximize the benefits:
- A cozy blanket to help you stay warm (your temperature will drop as you relax)
- One pillow for under your head
- A second pillow for under your knees which will infinitely relax your low back. Gamechanger.
- A scarf, bandana, eye pillow, or dark room to reduce visual stimuli which has been scientifically proven to activate you "rest and digest" nervous system.
- Comfy non-restrictive clothing: such as pajamas or sweats
- A journal and pen to preserve insights or inspirations that come up during the sound bath
Lying down for a full length sound bath is important, whether that is in your bed, on a couch, or on the floor on a yoga mat or soft rug. It is possible to do this seated but harder to get comfortable and therefore difficult to get into deeper meditative states.
These are still great suggestions for a shorter sound bath if you have the time and space... remember, the more comfortable your body is, the easier it will be for your mind to benefit from the sounds!