The gong bath in brief
A gong bath in Paris 16 is a group session of around an hour in which you stay lying down, immersed in the sounds of the gong, Tibetan bowls and chimes. No experience is needed and there's nothing to “do”: the vibrations occupy your attention, the mind settles, and the nervous system shifts into rest. At Résonance the session takes seven people at most, costs from €39, and happens at 26 rue de Bassano, a short walk from Trocadéro. Sessions are led in English by Zahra, who is bilingual, so nothing needs arranging in advance. For a one-to-one approach, see the private session or the sound massage with Tibetan bowls.
- ≈ 1 hrsession length
- from €39per person
- max 7small group
- 5.0 ★63 Google reviews
How it runs
What happens during a session?
It all begins with a quiet welcome. The session follows four simple movements: breathe, connect, release, restore. It's deliberately unspectacular, and that's the point: whatever happens, happens when you stop trying, not when you try harder. If you're coming as a pair, the duo session moves the same hour into a private room.
- Welcome. You're settled on the floor with a blanket and a cushion. Most people close their eyes within the first few minutes.
- Immersion. About 45 minutes of continuous sound: you listen, you breathe at your own pace, nothing to manage.
- Integration. A gradual return, the moment you sit up slowly before meeting the street again.
What people come for
What participants are looking for, and often find, session after session.
- Nervous releasethe nervous system gradually steps out of alert mode
- Deep recoveryan hour of genuine rest, far from screens
- Less mental loadthoughts slow, the mind settles
- Better sleepmany describe calmer nights afterwards
- Muscular releasethe body's tension gently loosens
- A return to bodily calma settling that carries on after the session
A gong bath is a relaxation and wellbeing practice, not a therapeutic treatment. If you're unsure, see safety & care.
Gong bath, meditation or sound massage?
All three settle you down. They don't feel the same while they're happening.
| Criterion | Gong bath (group) | Guided meditation | Sound massage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Group, lying down | Seated | One to one, lying down |
| What you do | Nothing, you listen | Follow a voice | Nothing, you receive |
| Instruments | Gong, bowls, chimes | Voice | Bowls placed on the body |
| Length | ≈ 1 hr | 15–45 min | ≈ 60 min |
| Price | from €39 | Variable | €95 |
The sound therapy page explains how sound acts on the nervous system, and the experiences page sets out every format.
The neighbourhood
A gong bath a few minutes off the Champs-Élysées
The studio is at 26 rue de Bassano, on the edge of the 16th and the 8th, between the Champs-Élysées and place Victor Hugo. It's a neighbourhood that moves fast: head offices, private practices, fashion houses, tight calendars. Spending an hour without a phone, lying in the dark listening to a gong, stands out here.
People walk over from Trocadéro and Passy, come by metro to George V (line 1), Iéna or Alma-Marceau (line 9), or on the RER A to Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile. Every route is set out on the studio page.
Formats & pricing
One approach, several ways to do it, from a group session to something built entirely around you.
| Format | Price | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Group session | from €39 | In a small group (max 7), this page |
| Private session | from €95 | One to one, entirely yours |
| Duo session | €135 | For two, in a private space |
| Private hire | from €350 | The studio reserved for your group |
| Corporate | on quote | Wellbeing at work, in studio or on site |
Student rate available. Passes of 3, 5 or 12 sessions, and the full list on the pricing page. To give a session, see the gift card.
What participants say
“The gong bath sessions with Zahra are always so rejuvenating. A true moment of calm and reconnection, I highly recommend it!”
Florent Marion · Google · 5 ★
“A unique experience to discover and enjoy Carried away by the sounds and vibrations of the sound bath A sensory journey to offer your body and mind Zahra is calming and takes the time to explain th…”
M Legrand · Google · 5 ★
“I went out of curiosity and to discover a new experience. I left feeling delighted and relaxed, with an incredible sense of well-being. I'll definitely be back! Zara gave us a very warm welcome, takin…”
CL008 · Google · 5 ★
5.0 from 63 Google reviews. Read more on the reviews page.
