Introduction to Singing Bowls
Singing bowls have their origins in India dating back to at least 2000 B.C. Although there isn’t a lot of written history to trace the origin of this ancient art, fortunately, there is a rich tradition of oral history that tells us that the bowls came to Tibet and Nepal from India at the same time that Buddhism was introduced by the great Buddhist master Padmasambhava. Therefore, the history of the Himalayan singing bowls goes back to the 8th century A.D.
The making of the Himalayan singing bowls has been handed down from generation to generation within a clan or caste. Today, craftsman in the Kathmandu Valley work to revive the ancient techniques for making these bowls. Each family and region of Nepal will produce different styles of bowls that will create a very distinctive sound and vibration.
Traditionally each bowl is made out of seven metals which would include gold, silver, iron, tin, copper mercury and lead. The ingot is a disk that is about 2 inches thick and about a third or forth the size of the finished bowl. The ingot is pounded flat and then pounded into its shape. When they are pounding the bowl into shape they are chanting sacred prayers and mantras, infusing healing intentions into each bowl. To put it in perspective, the smallest handmade bowls which are about 4 inches in diameter take at least 4 hours to complete with 4 people. The 12 inch bowls take around 20 hours to complete. And the largest bowls that you can stand in take hundreds of hours to complete.
The making of the Himalayan singing bowls has been handed down from generation to generation within a clan or caste. Today, craftsman in the Kathmandu Valley work to revive the ancient techniques for making these bowls. Each family and region of Nepal will produce different styles of bowls that will create a very distinctive sound and vibration.
Traditionally each bowl is made out of seven metals which would include gold, silver, iron, tin, copper mercury and lead. The ingot is a disk that is about 2 inches thick and about a third or forth the size of the finished bowl. The ingot is pounded flat and then pounded into its shape. When they are pounding the bowl into shape they are chanting sacred prayers and mantras, infusing healing intentions into each bowl. To put it in perspective, the smallest handmade bowls which are about 4 inches in diameter take at least 4 hours to complete with 4 people. The 12 inch bowls take around 20 hours to complete. And the largest bowls that you can stand in take hundreds of hours to complete.
How Singing Bowls are Healing
Quantum science has now proven that everything in the universe is a vibration, from plants to stones to human beings, we are all vibrating at specific frequencies. Even our thoughts, speech and intentions construct the world around us. Dr. Emoto was an amazing scientist from Japan that did research on infusing water with thoughts, speech and intentions. He proved exposing the water to both negative and positive thoughts, speech and intentions and flash froze the water. When anything positive was infused with the water it would become translucent and would make beautiful geometric patterns in the water. Anything negative infused in the water would make it opaque and create patterns that were not geometric.
We have a signature health vibration that effects our mind, body and soul. When negative energies reside within us, it restricts us from our ability in reaching our fullest state of being. A singing bowl is just a tool that enables us to reprogram our body through sound and vibration. Depending on its application, it can achieve so many different forms of healing. There isn’t a system throughout the body that it doesn’t interact with, it literally realigns our cells.
We have a signature health vibration that effects our mind, body and soul. When negative energies reside within us, it restricts us from our ability in reaching our fullest state of being. A singing bowl is just a tool that enables us to reprogram our body through sound and vibration. Depending on its application, it can achieve so many different forms of healing. There isn’t a system throughout the body that it doesn’t interact with, it literally realigns our cells.
Healing through Sound and Vibration
Singing bowls are healing through both sound and vibration. They are one in the same, but work with the body in different ways. When used for therapy, the vibration that the bowl emits with react with the physical body. The vibrations that are emitted from the bowl will work with our organs, nervous centers, tissues, circulatory system, and cells throughout the body. It can either be played in our hand, or placed on different parts of the body to aid in different types of healing.
The sound that the singing bowl emits will work with the brain and the frequencies in which it emits. There are five frequencies of the brain, delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma. When playing the bowl it helps to produce alpha waves and synchronize both hemispheres of the brain. In alpha state it promotes mental resourcefulness, aids in the ability to mentally coordinate, and enhances overall sense of relaxation. When alpha predominates most people feel at ease, very calm and a sense of peace.
Benefits of sound healing:
- Decreasing high blood pressure
- Lowering stress levels
- Fewer mood swings
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Producing alpha waves
- Improving sleep
- Helping with anxiety
- Helping with depression and PTSD
- Helping with dementia
- Decreasing tension
-Decreasing chronic pain
- And so much more!
The sound that the singing bowl emits will work with the brain and the frequencies in which it emits. There are five frequencies of the brain, delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma. When playing the bowl it helps to produce alpha waves and synchronize both hemispheres of the brain. In alpha state it promotes mental resourcefulness, aids in the ability to mentally coordinate, and enhances overall sense of relaxation. When alpha predominates most people feel at ease, very calm and a sense of peace.
Benefits of sound healing:
- Decreasing high blood pressure
- Lowering stress levels
- Fewer mood swings
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Producing alpha waves
- Improving sleep
- Helping with anxiety
- Helping with depression and PTSD
- Helping with dementia
- Decreasing tension
-Decreasing chronic pain
- And so much more!
Other Uses of Singing Bowls
Singing bowls have many different functions that can benefit so many different aspects of our lives. They can be used for meditation, sitting and trying to quiet the chatter is almost impossible. When you are playing your bowl, you are focusing on one point and the mind becomes quiet and still. These bowls can also be used for clearing a space similar to burning sage. Through its resonance, it is able to energetically clear a space of stagnate or unwanted energies. It can also be used to clean stones and jewelry that is worn similar to putting it out in a full moon.
Musical Notes and Chakra Points
Crown Chakra - Musical Note BThe upper most chakra located at the top of the head, the crown connects us to the universe and higher states of consciousness. Tapping into the crown chakra allows us to experience the mystical oneness of everything and everyone. The crown chakra regulates consciousness, awareness of higher consciousness, connection to the formless, liberation from limiting patterns, communion with higher states of consciousness and spiritual bliss.
Third Eye Chakra - Musical Note AThe third eye chakra is located on the forehead between the eyebrows. This chakra is the center of intuition and foresight as its driven by the principles of openness and imagination. Tapping into your third eye will enhance your vision, intuition, perception of subtle dimensions, psychic abilities, mystical states, wisdom and inspiration. Awakening your third eye allows you to open up to an intuitive sensibility and inner perception.
Throat Charka - Musical Note GThe throat chakra is located at the center of the neck at the level of the throat and is the passageway for the energy between the lower parts of the body and the head. The function of the throat chakra is driven by the principle of expression and communication. The throat chakra regulates expression, expressing truths, communication, intuitive abilities, projecting ideas, realization of your purpose and your time management skills.
Heart Chakra - Musical Note FThe heart chakra colors our life with compassion, love and beauty. Driven by the principles of transformation and integration, the heart chakra is said to bridge earthly and spiritual aspirations. This chakra regulates the love for oneself, relationships, empathy, forgiveness, self acceptance, growth, tranquility, discernment and spiritual awareness. Opening your heart chakra will help you feel more deeply connected and create a harmonious exchange of energy with all that is around you.
Solar Plexus Chakra - Musical Note EThis chakra will help you radiate your power in the world. The solar plexus governs your expression of will, personal power and mental abilities. Tapping into this chakra will amplify will power, self control, intellect, individuality, decision making, clarity of judgment, personal identity, confidence, and self discipline. When your solar plexus is charged it will give you actual momentum to move forward and realize your personal desires and intentions.
Sacral Chakra - Musical Note DThis chakra is associated with your emotional body, sensuality and creativity. Its element is water and as such, its energy is characterized by flow and flexibility. The function of the sacral chakra is directed by the principle of pleasure. This chakra helps to regulate your feelings, relationships, sexuality, inner and outer worlds, creativity, and fantasies. The sacral chakra is associated with the realm of emotions, and is the centers of your most inner feelings and sensations.
Root Chakra - Musical Note CThis chakra is based on the earth element and is associated with the feelings of safety and grounding. It's at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in you life. The root chakra is responsible for regulating security, safety, survival, basic needs, physicality, physical identity, grounding, support and the foundation for living our lives. This chakra gives us the support necessary for exploring all the aspects life has to offer.
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Solfeggio Frequencies
This is a form of music that uses specific sound patterns to stimulate the brain. These special tracks help your brain waves achieve a frequency that has many benefits. Solfeggio Frequencies are typically used for transformational purposes and can help improve relationships, deal with fear and change, awaken one’s intuition, and so on. These Solfeggio Frequencies include a set of sacred numbers with a repeating sequence of 3, 6 and 9, and each Solfeggio Frequency has a specific purpose. These tones contain the frequency required to balance your energy and heal you. For example, the 528 hertz (Hz) frequency can be used to repair DNA and is a frequency of Universal miracles.
The 7 commonly used Solfeggio Frequencies and their characteristics are:
396 Hz – Liberating Guilt and Fear
417 Hz – Undoing Situations and Facilitating Change
528 Hz – Transformation and Miracles
639 Hz – Connecting Relationships
741 Hz – Awakening Intuition
852 Hz – Returning to Spiritual Order
963 Hz – Divine Consciousness or Enlightenment
The 7 commonly used Solfeggio Frequencies and their characteristics are:
396 Hz – Liberating Guilt and Fear
417 Hz – Undoing Situations and Facilitating Change
528 Hz – Transformation and Miracles
639 Hz – Connecting Relationships
741 Hz – Awakening Intuition
852 Hz – Returning to Spiritual Order
963 Hz – Divine Consciousness or Enlightenment