For this exercise, you will need a singing bowl that has at least two noticeable overtones (in addition to the fundamental tone) and a mallet with a medium firmness to strike the singing bowl (choose the mallet that will bring the lowest tone of the bowl along with at least two higher-pitched tones). I recommend choosing a hand hammered Himalayan singing bowl (also called Tibetan singing bowl) of a medium or large size. 

• Bring the rim of the singing bowl to the level of your forehead approximately three to four inches away from

By producing a variety of calming tones and vibrations, these instruments can assist in nurturing your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. 

This short article aims to explore the many advantages of singing bowls, as well as their cultural significance. We will investigate the various kinds of singing bowls available and provide useful ideas on integrating them into your life.

Whether you are looking for to decrease tension, enhance your meditation practice, singing bowls can offer a life-altering and transformative experience.

If you think that Himalayan singing bowls (also known as Tibetan singing bowls) are taking over the niche of yoga and meditation practice – you are mistaken. It's amazing to observe how much attention the sound bowls get these days. A few years ago a dentist asked me to help finding him a good quality singing bowl for his office. One of my students is a practicing nurse and doula. She uses a few singing bowls to help her patients relax and overcome pain. Another student of mine is Theta healing practitioner, using singing bowls in every session with her clients. I also have students that lead sacred plant

The Jambati (rounded bottom) Himalayan singing bowl is one of the most common types of singing bowls. 

This type of antique sound bowl usually appears to vary between 8.5” – 14” in diameter. The height could vary between 3” – 7”. 

Jambati singing bowls can be made with a thick lip (rim) or with no significant difference between the thickness of the wall and the edge. 

According to proponents of this theory, Planetary Frequencies can help to balance and heal various parts of the body, as each planet is said to have a unique energy and vibration. In this article, we will explore the debate surrounding the Perfect Octave theory and the use of Planetary Frequencies, examining the evidence both for and against their use in sound healing.

For millennia, humans have been fascinated by the power of sound and its impact on our bodies, minds, and spirits. One of the more recent explorations of this topic 

A vibration that recurring at regular intervals has its own "frequency". So what is frequency? Frequency indicates how FREQUENT the cycle of motion is happening within a fixed unit of time. Vibration with no periodic activity has no frequency.
In what units is frequency measured?
The measuring units of frequency are Hertz (Hz). One Hertz equals one full cycle per second. For example, when a honey bee makes one full motion of its wings in one second, the frequency of this movement is 1Hz. 

The sonic character of the healing bowl used in singing bowl meditation is a critical aspect to consider! Upon careful observation, you will discover that each singing bowl possesses its own unique energy. This energy can manifest in a multitude of ways, possibly relating to a particular mood, temperature, color, texture, aroma, season, situation, or even a specific scenario. Indeed, each meditation bowl offers its unique message and energy, contributing to the richness and diversity of the meditation experience.

Let's call these modulations “beats,” or "the pulse of the bowl". Several pulsating layers of a different pitch (fundamental and overtones) inhabit the acoustic space as soon as a bowl is struck. Each pulsating tone interlaced with every other and form magical sonic patterns. Various pulsations from a single ringing bowl may be fast or slow; some hardly noticeable.

I used to need to pick up alcohol or pills to soothe my incredible discomfort. I've never really learned to self soothe and nurture myself and have had difficulty with self love and self acceptance. I find the process of playing and listening to singing bowls a wonderful remedy to that awful state that I have been in for too long. It has given me a newfound sense of hope and inspiration that I can overcome those things that have prevented me from living authentically and living my life's purpose.