Although little is known about how singing bowls were used in the past, modern practitioners of sound healing are developing new skills and reinventing techniques of utilizing singing bowls for balancing and harmonization. There are many skeptical opinions, but if you know what to do with the bowl - you'll see that it works!

There are many "authorities" in sound healing community and some of them are misleading the subject by spreading unreliable teachings about the notes and chakras. I know that some of these teachers were misled themselves and they strongly believe that there is nothing wrong with the knowledge they teach. They have the best intentions, projecting so much love and care, but yet, if you choose to blindly follow the path they offer, will you discover the truth?  

Unfortunately, there are also fake gurus and I will allow myself to say BE AWARE OF THE SPIRITUAL FRAUD!

A common misconception is that Himalayan singing bowls are made from a special "sacred seven metal" alloy.

This is a false myth that has been perpetuated over the internet. Many people believe the seven metal myths. However, there is no truth to it. Singing bowls were never made from seven metals. In testing hundreds of bowls, we have never found the mythical seven metals. We have found only bell metal bronze or the cheap brass alternative.

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

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

It's very common to see sound healing practitioners using three singing bowls set placed around the head area. Left, right and crown. This is called A HEADSET. 

Does it have something to do with the Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra? The answer is -  maybe, but there is something else, that is more obvious than the speculative assumptions that it is somewhat good for chakras.

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.

Sound therapy and light therapy also known as color therapy, are two distinct modalities that aim to promote healing and well-being. While they both operate on the principle of utilizing energy for therapeutic purposes, they differ in their methods and mechanisms.

It's easy to convert the units of sound (Hertz) to units of specific diffraction of light (Nanometers - nm), but please don't forget that by simply converting units, you are not performing any alchemy; you are merely determining the equivalent manifestation of a tone as a color.

The most important aspect of sound healing is to harmonize the energetic field and physical body of the person you are treating. It doesn't matter if you are a sound healer or if you are just using sound as a tool for meditation, all you want is to align yourself and your client with the sound you choose. So why not choose the HARMONIOUS source of sound?!

In my practice, I use different combinations of tones - consonant and dissonant. It all depends on what goal I would like to achieve with the client.