There is a growing body of research that points to the benefits of gong baths. A 2015 study pertaining to gong baths found that participants perceived the sound vibrations to have a relaxing effect.

A bizarre noise during Wednesday’s quarterfinals of the U.S. Open led to Andy Murray’s downfall against Japan’s Kei Nishikori, as the No. 2 seed lost control of the match when a gong-like sound over ...