Tibetan singing bowls' deep, shimmering tones are more than beautiful sounds, they're a living, vibrating reminder of harmony and presence. Whether used for meditation, energy healing sessions, or sound baths, they offer a gentle doorway into inner stillness and energetic alignment.
Tibetan singing bowls can be machine made or hand-hammered. When hand-crafted, the metals are heated, hand-hammered, and shaped through repeated rounds of firing and forging. Each hammer strike infuses intention and structure, creating bowls that are unique in tone, resonance, and character.
When a bowl is rung or played around the rim, it emits a blend of frequencies. These tones are known to:
There are many ways to bring singing bowls into your daily practice. You don't need to be a sound or energy healer to reap their benefits - you only need presence and intention.
Working with Your Singing Bowl
When choosing a bowl, trust both your intuition and your ear. Holding the bowl flat in your hand or on a cushion pillow, gently strike the rim with a mallet appropriate for the bowl, to awaken its tone. Slowly guide the mallet around the outer edge with steady, even pressure. As the vibration builds, the sound will expand into a sustained hum. Check out this 35 second Singing Bowl Sound Bath with Djuro as he demonstrates.
Quiet your mind and feel the vibration in your physical body. Consider how the bowl makes you feel. Do you feel calm, grounded, and uplifted? Can you feel a connection within your body? Allow the bowl to choose you as much as you choose it.
See our blog "Djuro's Tips for Caring for Your Sound Vibrational Instruments" for more information on the care and maintenance of your Tibetan singing bowl.
Tibetan singing bowls offer more than sound. They teach presence, patience, and the art of attunement. Whether you're just discovering singing bowls or deepening your practice, their soothing tones can become a beautiful companion on your spiritual journey!
