Tibetan Singing Bowls

Conscious TV

July 03, 2021

Tibetan singing bowls are metal vessels from the Himalayas whose function is to emulate the sounds of nature through harmonic sounds. They are based on the Principle of Resonance: the more intense and harmonic vibrations infect the weak or unhealthy ones. Therefore, there are frequencies that can modify to other less suitable frequencies.

Through the resonance of the Tibetan singing bowls, brain waves can be modified, reaching mental states of deep wellbeing and relaxation, which contributes to reach unknown levels of consciousness and can even help in the healing of certain ailments of the body and mind.

Tibetan singing bowls are played with a wooden stick. The sound they produce is tremendously enveloping and can vary depending on the metal composition and characteristics of the bowl itself and how the stick is handled.

Tibetan bowls are handmade and are usually created from the alloy of seven metals in reference to the planets: gold (Sun), silver (Moon), mercury (Mercury), iron (Mars), lead (Saturn), tin (Jupiter) and copper (Venus). They usually weigh from about 150 grams to several kilos, and their size varies from 5 cm to 35 cm.

Benefits of singing bowls:

• They reduce stress.
• They balance the chakras: they transform unhealthy states such as stress, anxiety or sadness into states of peace, relaxation and well-being.
• They increase the body's energy.
• Through its enveloping sound, a feeling of physical and mental well-being is achieved.
• They help to combat certain diseases.
• They enhance creativity.
• They improve concentration.
• They help control insomnia and hyperactivity.

Tibetan singing bowls are used in meditation but are also used in ceremonial rites, astral travel, consciousness awakening, chakra balancing and as an aid in the healing process of physical, mental and emotional illnesses.

In Spain there are experts like Francisco Lumbreras who give workshops and concerts demonstrating this ancient art. In June you can enjoy a Harmonization Concert during the event Trafalgar Consciente that will take place in Caños de meca (Cádiz) from the 22nd to the 26th of June. He will also give a workshop on Voice and Harmonic Singing.