If your idea of a Toronto staycation includes cozy hotel vibes, great food, and a little reset for your mind… it might be time to add a sound bath to your itinerary.
Because yes — Toronto has incredible nightlife, shopping, and restaurants. But it also has something just as iconic: wellness experiences that make you feel like a brand new person by the time you check out.
Sound baths are one of those experiences. And once you try one, you’ll get why people become obsessed.
What Is a Sound Bath, Exactly?
A sound bath is a meditative wellness experience where you “bathe” in sound vibrations — usually created by instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other soothing sound tools.
There’s no actual water involved (sadly), but the effect is similar: you leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more grounded.
During a sound bath, you typically lie down, close your eyes, and let the sound wash over you. The vibrations and tones help guide your nervous system out of stress mode and into a deeply relaxed state.
The Benefits of a Sound Bath (and Why People Keep Coming Back)
Sound baths have become one of the most popular wellness experiences in Toronto for a reason. They’re low-effort, deeply calming, and you don’t need to “be good at meditation” to feel the benefits.
Here are some of the most common reasons people add sound baths to their wellness routine:
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Helps reduce stress and anxiety
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Supports deeper sleep and relaxation
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Encourages emotional clarity and mental reset
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Promotes calm focus (especially after a busy week)
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Helps your body release tension
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Creates a sense of grounding and balance
It’s the kind of experience where you walk in feeling scattered, and walk out feeling like you just hit “refresh.”
What Happens During a Sound Bath?
If you’ve never done a sound bath before, don’t worry — it’s one of the easiest wellness events to try.
Most sound baths follow a simple flow:
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You arrive and get settled (usually with a yoga mat or cozy setup)
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The facilitator guides you into relaxation through breath and grounding
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The sound experience begins using crystal singing bowls and other instruments
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You rest while the vibrations guide you into a meditative state
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The session closes gently, giving you time to re-enter the real world
No talking. No pressure. No awkward “introduce yourself to the room” moment. Just calm, quiet, and good energy.
Why a Sound Bath Is Perfect for a Toronto Staycation
A staycation is already about treating yourself — but sound baths take it to the next level.
Instead of filling your weekend with non-stop plans, a sound bath gives your staycation something most of us don’t get enough of: stillness.
It’s also a perfect pairing with a hotel stay because you can:
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Unplug from your regular routine
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Enjoy a wellness experience without commuting across the city
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Reset your nervous system
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Go from sound bath straight to dinner, a cocktail, or your comfiest bed ever
It’s the kind of “Toronto itinerary” that feels luxurious without trying too hard.
Sound Baths at The Anndore House: A Toronto Wellness Staple
For the last few years, The Anndore House and Franca Abate (@iam.yin) have joined forces to host monthly Full Moon Sound Baths — a chance to press pause, shake off anything that’s not serving you, and soak in some seriously dreamy vibes.
And now? We’re leveling up our lunar game.
Full Moon + New Moon Sound Baths (Twice a Month in 2026)
In 2026, we’re expanding the series to include both:
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New Moon Sound Baths 🌑
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Full Moon Sound Baths 🌕
That means you can ride the entire moon cycle with us — from fresh starts to full releases.
What to Expect: New Moon Sound Baths
New Moon Sound Baths are all about:
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Intention-setting
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New beginnings
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Calling in good energy like it’s your job
It’s the perfect way to start a new month, reset your mindset, and get clear on what you actually want more of.
What to Expect: Full Moon Sound Baths
Full Moon Sound Baths are your go-to moment to:
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Let go
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Breathe deep
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Clear out the cosmic clutter
They’re designed for release, reflection, and realigning with what feels good — mentally, emotionally, and physically.
The Experience: A Powerful Energetic Cleanse (Without the Effort)
Join Franca Abate in celebration of the Full Moon and the New Moon every month for a powerful energetic cleanse and a moment of deep inner reflection.
As you listen to the relaxing, healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, your mind and body will begin to release tension and realign with the natural rhythms of the cosmos.
The soothing vibrations help guide you into a meditative state, allowing for emotional clarity, balance, and renewal as we explore the harmonization of cosmic forces.
Basically, it’s a full-circle glow-up moment for your mind, body, and spirit.
Why Sound Baths at The Anndore House Hit Different
A sound bath is already relaxing — but doing it at The Anndore House turns it into a full experience.
You can make a whole night of it:
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Start with the sound bath
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Stay for dinner or drinks at Constantine
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Sleep in
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Grab coffee and something sweet from Scarlet Door
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Leave feeling like you just took a mini vacation
It’s laid-back, welcoming, and has that signature Anndore vibe: cool, cozy, and effortlessly Toronto.
Join Us Twice a Month for Lunar Magic in Toronto
Join us twice a month at The Anndore House for laid-back vibes, community connection, and all the lunar magic you can handle.
Whether you’re coming solo, bringing a friend, or planning the most peaceful date night ever — sound baths are the kind of Toronto wellness event you’ll want to come back to again and again.