How To Use A Singing Bowl: The Magical Sound of Becoming Zen

How do you use a singing bowl?  The soothing sound of a singing bowl adds a whole new spiritual dimension to your life. Spiru is here to guide you!

What is a Singing Bowl? Singing bowls are meditative tools that are meant to deepen the effects of your spiritual experiences.  Their rich tones create vibrations that effect the user in special ways.  There are even specific bowls for each chakra! Read on to find out more uses, what to expect form their spiritual sounds, and even how to choose a singing bowl in this blog.

Where Did Singing Bowls Originate?

Originally, these meditation tools are from the Tibetan Buddhist areas, close to the Himalayas. As a result, they are also called Himalayan Singing Bowls. However, they are often commonly called Tibetan shells or medicine bells. It is believed that the sound of a singing bowl could potentially have a healing effect, which is why they are often used during Meditation or singing bowl therapy. So whether you call them Meditation bowls, medicine bells, Tibetan shells, or Singing bowls, these instruments make a great addition to your spiritual practice.

How Are Singing Bowls Made?

Manufacturing these instruments is a complicated and lengthy process. It is a real work of art. Each bowl is unique and therefore has its own sound and tone. The singing bowls at Spiru each produce a special and long-lasting sound. They are all of the highest possible quality. Some bowls have a short response time, which means that the sound can be heard immediately after the bowl is struck with a mallet. Others have a longer response time, which depends on the size and thickness of the bowl.

Are you looking to buy your own? Spiru has got you covered! It is important to make sure that the bowl is of good quality. They are very fragile to begin with, so a a bowl that is of poor quality may break or damage quickly. Let your intuition guide you towards the bowl that is right for you. Spiru offers a fine selection of singing bowls; we always strive to offer you the best quality possible.

 

Mallet Singing Bowl

Singing bowls are often bought in combination with a mallet. The mallets are available in all shapes and sizes. Whether you want an Extra Large Singing Bowl, a petite one, or a Zen Singing Bowl, our mallets match every single one. The bowls damage easily, especially if it is a crystal singing bowl or an antique bowl, and this could ruin the tone and length of its pure sounds. For this reason, we always recommend ordering a Cushion or Coaster in addition to the bowl.

 

How to Play Tibetan Singing Bowls For Beginners

People who are relatively new to the bowls may need a little push in the right direction. There are plenty of reasons to use them. Singing bowl benefits can be as simple as the fact that listening to the sounds may help to lift someone’s spirit. Do singing bowls heal? Well, energetically they can potentially remove blockages! Therefore, a bowl is often played during the following practices:

• Meditation
• Yoga
• Ritual

Singing Bowl Meditation

During a meditation session, a bowl can be useful for various reasons. For example, you could listen to the sound the bowl makes. Breathe on the rhythm of the sound or do a visualization exercise. This kind of  Meditation can help balance the mind, body, and spirit. Another common meditation is a Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation, which is like a normal meditation but the focus is more on the breathing for stress relief.

Yoga

The bowls are even used during yoga. Most often, they are used at the beginning and end of a yoga practice. Exercises are done based on the sound. Sometimes the singing bowl is used to bring positive energy into the atmosphere. The sound has the power to add a whole new dimension to the yoga session and may help the yogis feel more down to earth.

Ritual

During  singing bowl cleansing rituals, they are often sounded to cleanse a persons energy. It can even serve as an offering bowl during a ritual. For example, during a full moon ritual, herbs, and spices can be placed in the bowl to perform a manifestation ritual. The bowl could even function as a fruit basket. However, make sure you have a singing bowl big enough to perform such rituals.

What are Singing Bowls Made of?

Before choosing a bowl, it is nice to know which types there are to choose from. There are many sorts of bowls, and the abundance of choice might be quite overwhelming. Below is a list of the bowls Spiru has to offer:

• Bronze Singing Bowls
• Crystal Bowls
• Authentic Tibetan Singing Bowl
• Authentic Singing Bowls
• Tibetan Singing Bowl

Singing Bowl Care

Because Singing Bowls are delicate, it’s important to take good care of them.  It’s important to know how to clean a singing bowl. To do this correctly first ask yourself what is a singing bowl made of? Usually they are metal or crystal and each type has their own special care.  To clean metal bowls try to be as gentle as possible.  Use a warm damp cloth to wipe of stains and oils, and then dry the bowl with a soft cloth. If you don’t use aggressive cleaners, over time the metal will change color, or patina which is natural and beautiful!

Crystal Singing Bowls are essentially made of a type glass.  So, you guessed it, using a gentle glass cleaner works great.  Just remember to pat them dry rather than wiping. The Crystal has a subtle texture that could pick up lint and effect the sound if wiped down. Always place your crystal bowl on it’s rubber coaster while cleaning, so that it doesn’t slip and crack.

More Soothing Sounds

There are many more musical items that you can try. For example, you could try Gongs, which can also be used during yoga and meditation. Not so fond of sounds? Maybe crystals are more your thing! Selenite is a beautiful white crystal that is believed to help you make contact with your spirit guides. All your spiritual needs will be fulfilled at Spiru!

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