Yogasleep
Yogasleep traces its American story to Jim Buckwalter’s 1962 fan-based sound machine. Dohm Classic preserves that simple mechanical approach to an evening soundscape.
Yogasleep: origin & history.
Jim Buckwalter wanted to recreate the steady rushing sound that his wife Trudy enjoyed in hotel rooms. His first device combined a small fan motor with a handmade enclosure. That 1962 invention became the foundation of Marpac, the company later known as Yogasleep. The collection has expanded, but Dohm Classic retains the original principle: moving air inside a tuned housing. Its rotating shell and two-speed switch make adjustment a physical gesture, keeping this particular model separate from the brand’s digital and app-connected machines.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- United States ↗︎
- History
- 1962
- Founder / documented history
- Jim Buckwalter
- Product world
- Rest & evening rituals ↗︎
Discover the Yogasleep selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
Dohm Classic · White · 120 V →
The white Dohm Classic generates sound with a real internal fan, without recordings or an audio loop. A low/high switch sets the speed; rotating the cap and collar changes volume and tone. The cylindrical body measures about 14.2 × 14.2 × 8.9 cm. This version plugs into 120 V AC and is intended for the United States and Canada only: it is not compatible with other voltage standards. Its roughly 2.1 m power cable is included. It has no rechargeable battery, app or pairing process. Choose a comfortable sound level and keep ventilation openings clear.
Travel Mini —White →
Yogasleep’s Travel Mini puts six sound choices and an amber night light into a pocket-sized white housing. The options include white noise, fan sounds and nature recordings, giving a familiar sound layer in different rooms. A rechargeable battery and USB connection make it practical to move, while the included lanyard offers a hanging point. At 2.5×2.5×1.8 inches and 5.2 oz, it is a compact travel companion with electronic sound options, distinct from the larger fan-based Dohm Classic.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
Dohm Classic suits someone who wants one continuous mechanical sound and tangible controls. The choice depends on liking that particular fan sound and having a compatible electrical supply.
Where does Yogasleep come from?
Yogasleep is a brand of United States origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Yogasleep.
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Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-26. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Yogasleep