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.

Even though Himalayan singing bowls are made of metal and look solid, please remember that they are very fragile! Some antique bowls have such a thin bottom that you can hear a clicking sound or even make a hole if you press it with a finger. Always put the bowl on something soft, such as a rubber shelf liner. If you put a bowl on a wooden surface, check that this surface is totally flat with no nails sticking out or any other firm particles. Always be gentle with your instrument. Don't strike too hard with the firm mallet and even

Some manufacturers still follow the old tradition by hand hammering singing bowls and in some cases, the results are pretty amazing. Other manufacturers produce singing bowls by pressing, casting and cutting on turning machines, but the work they do pales in comparison to the work of the alchemy masters of the past.

The alloys used today are quite different from those used traditionally. Centuries ago singing bowls were made out of bronze with traces of other metals that the main two ingredients, 

Some people may purchase a singing bowl just because they like the sound and that's all, but if you are looking for the instrument for special practice, then you should determine first what you are willing to do with the bowl. Most of the singing bowls we sell are good for personal and group meditation practice and healing work, but not all the bowls are ideal for massaging, reflexology singing bowls or space cleansing.

 If you want to chant along with the sound of a singing bowl, choose an instrument that will be easy to sing 

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.

Despite the differences in musical systems and instruments, the underlying principles of music remain the same - a mathematical foundation of frequencies and harmonics that create beauty of form and expression of emotion. Whether it's through the traditional Western tonal music or the unique sound of singing bowls, music has the power to evoke emotions, connect people, and transcend language and cultural barriers.