What are singing bowls?

Tibetan (also known as Himalayan) singing bowls are actually bells that vibrate and produce a rich, deep tone when played. This vibration can be felt in the body and heard. The bowls we are playing were created as a 7 metal alloys which is then hand hammered over 1200 times to create a single bowl. This process creates a very powerful sound, and a vibration that lasts for minutes, and which can be felt when in close proximity to the body. Each bowl has a specific note, which typically correlates to a chakra or energy point in the body. When we play the bowls, we can hear where someone has stuck energy, as the bowls will sound flat or dull. We continue to play until those pitches are more aligned.

What are the benefits of singing bowls?

The vibration and tone of singing bowls helps induce relaxation throughout the mind and body. It should help you reconnect your mind, body and spirit again and give you a deep sense of tranquility, as if the layers of stress you experience daily are being peeled away, like layers of an onion. Other known benefits include: releasing chronic tension or pain in the body, helping with circulation, promoting faster healing in the body, reducing blood pressure, helping with anxiety, stress, or depression, energizing you, increased creativity and even promoting better sleep.

What happens after a singing bowl session?

Most people feel very relaxed after a session, as if they just woke from a very deep meditation or sleep. Some are even euphoric, or emotional, while others experience an immediate freedom from their long term pain or tension. After an initial period of feeling very calm, people often experience a sense of greater productivity and an increase in energy. The bowls facilitate an alignment of the chakras (or energy points of the body), which causes you to feel emotionally or mentally lighter for days.

Do emotions ever come up in a singing bowl session?

Emotions are common and expected. Sometimes people burst into tears as they are releasing fear or grief. At other times tears of happiness are shed, or no emotions are released at all. Some people even feel temporarily angry or uncomfortable, as the sound penetrates their nervous system and stuck energy (but this will usually pass very quickly). All these reactions are normal and are part of the healing process, or transformations, that we are going through every day in our lives. The vibrations and sound of the bowls help heal you from within. There is no easy answer when it comes to the question: What should I expect from a session? Just relax, be present, and know that life is changing and unfolding for you in that moment.

What should I wear?

Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early for your session, so you have time to use the restroom and relax prior to the healing. Arriving early helps you to honor the energy of the process, so you aren’t rushed. Wear comfortable clothing with minimal buttons, zippers or jewelry. (Yoga type clothing works well). We recommend wearing a cover for your eyes (which we can provide). When one of our senses is removed, the others become heightened, so you will become more aware of the sound and feel of the vibration by covering your eyes.

How does a session work?

A singing bowl session cannot be fully explained - it must be EXPERIENCED. We don’t want anyone to enter with a preconceived notion of what results they will get, because it is different for everyone every single day, and you must experience it without expectation or judgement. Clients who relax, breathe, and allow themselves to just take it all in benefit the most. Key is to SURRENDER to the sounds and the whole experience. To achieve that some clients prefer to start the session with short grounding or meditation. The client will lie down, fully clothed, on the floor, face up or face down for each treatment, and bowls will be placed around the body, in the center of the mat, or on the body, depending upon what we feel the client needs at that moment. Your eyes will be covered with a cloth, so you may focus on the sound and vibration. When we begin, the vibrations and sounds will begin to fill the air and your mind and body will start to relax and become in sync with the bowls. This will eventually calm your nervous system and brain.

What is a post-session experience?

After a session, individuals often experience deep relaxation akin to emerging from a profound meditation or rejuvenating sleep. Some may feel euphoric or emotionally liberated, while others report immediate relief from long-standing pain or tension. The realignment of nervous system and energy centers facilitated by the bowls can lead to increased productivity and energy levels, leaving clients feeling lighter emotionally and mentally for days following the session.

How often can I do a Singing Bowl Healing?

There is no limitation or set rule for this, but weekly, bi-weekly or monthly sessions will help contribute to your overall health. The more often you do it, the more you will benefit from it.

What if I have hearing aids?

If possible, please remove or shut them off, as the sound of the bowls could overwhelm the hearing aids and cause discomfort.

What if I am pregnant?

As the baby is floating in a sack of water, your child will be more sensitive to the sound. It is suggested you avoid singing bowl healings in the first trimester, and then, if you are interested in a healing, talk to me first. You are allowed to do the healings after that, but the bowls must be placed further away from you.

What if I have metal parts in my body?

Hip or knee type replacements are safe for singing bowl treatments. However, bowls cannot be placed on your body, as the metal will vibrate and can be uncomfortable, so please be sure to tell you practitioner prior to receiving a session, so they can make sure all bowls are placed further from your body.

What if I have a pacemaker or artificial heart valve?

Bowl healings are NOT recommended for these patients, or for those with Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators, or Coronary Stents. Unfortunately, the vibration could cause discomfort, or malfunction of these delicate devices.

What if I have migraines or tinnitus?

The healing bowls are great for people who get migraines. You can actually place a bowl upside down on someone’s head and play it to help open up stuck energy and bring blood flow to the area, helping with headaches. For tinnitus, using a smaller, high pitched bowl, can in some cases stop this ringing in the ears.

What if I have Epilepsy?

If you have epilepsy, it is best to get permission from your doctor before doing a healing bowl session, to ensure you are in no danger of a seizure from the sound vibrations.

What if I have Parkinson’s or MS?

The effects of music on the human nervous system has been illustrated by patients with severe neurological disorders who quickly and dramatically respond to sound treatment. For people with motor problems, music acts as a catalyst, and even hearing a beat can cause them to jump out of their chairs and start dancing. The bowls connect with the same part of the brain, and helps reconnect the circuits of the brain.

What if I am sensitive to sound?

Please let us know if you are sensitive to sound or vibration. In a private setting, bowls can be adjusted to be further away from the body, should you feel discomfort at any point. Just speak up and let us know.