Wellness destinations add sound therapies, vibroacoustic beds and sound domes

Wellness destinations from the United States to Asia and Central America are incorporating sound-based therapies — including live music, vibroacoustic treatments and purpose-built sound domes — into their guest offerings. The medical community has long used music to reduce stress, and hotels, retreats and private clubs are increasingly following that lead with audio-engineered experiences on stages, in spas and in purpose-built domes.

The luxury retreat Golden Door introduced the Circle, a 360-degree open-air immersive stage, last August on its 600-acre resort near San Diego; it pairs surround-sound live performances with art projections. “It was relaxing and meditative, the stars above, immersive visuals and the cello harmonizing with nature’s own night music,” said Bradford Bricken, a guest from Memphis.

Other examples include Kamalaya in Koh Samui, which presented Neuro-Sync, a “vibroacoustic” therapy using low-frequency vibrations delivered through zero-gravity loungers with synchronized audio on headphones, and the Grand Hyatt in Singapore, which offers vibroacoustic spa treatments using specialized beds and headphones designed to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and help travelers cope with jet lag and cognitive fatigue.

Retreats are also investing in sound domes.

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