Singing bowls are a common instrument in Far Eastern countries. On the one hand, they can be used musically or in rituals or in esotericism. In addition, singing bowls are common in various techniques of relaxation. The pleasant and gentle sound of the bowls creates a very special atmosphere. Her tone is calming and can be used to focus the mind on one’s own body. They offer special support for techniques of relaxation.

Form and origin of singing bowls

Singing bowls are mostly made of hard bronze. In terms of their form, singing bowls are domed bronze bowls, which are open at the top. With a clapper, the shell thus formed can strike and thus temporarily put into vibration. In this way, a gentle swinging sound is generated. The original origin of the singing bowls lies in different Asian countries. In Tibet, Nepal, China and India singing bowls were already in use in the kitchen a long time ago. In the western industrialized countries, they are used in the present time again for meditation purposes and partly in yoga exercises or imaginary journeys and are here a very common instrument. The Singing bowl Accordingly, it is suitable for the purpose of relaxation and calming one’s own mind, as it is sometimes used for educational purposes.

The sound massage offers special relaxation quality

In the sound massage comes the Singing bowl also used. Singing bowls of different sizes and weight are placed on the body and vibrated. The combination of weight, vibration and tone can have a relaxing effect on the body. It causes different sensual impressions at the same time and is associated with a very soothing tone. This creates conditions under which the body can once concentrate completely on itself. The massage technique with its own sound qualities is also appreciated in Western countries and offered in many SPA areas. If you get involved with the sound and the calming effect of the singing bowls, this type of massage will be particularly relaxing. The singing bowls can usually be selected by the users from a large selection so that they look particularly pleasant and relaxing.

A Singing bowl can frame the day of a group

Also in pedagogy or guided group processes singing bowls are used variously. As a common tone, you can be used to move from one step to the next in a group work phase, for example. The teacher or a selected timekeeper can thus initiate the transition to new work phases. But they can also be used as a signal that provides calm or for the start of a break. In combination with such well-practiced rituals, they thus ensure the rhythm and framing of everyday school life or working life and thus create a special pedagogical quality. There are scientific books on the use of singing bowls in educational processes.

Many different models

There is a large selection of variants of singing bowls. From large and particularly heavy bronze bowls to small miniature singing bowls, there is a wide selection. The Singing bowl It should be specifically selected so that it is suitable for the intended use. who the Singing bowl can use for themselves, can buy a smaller model. This can be easily transported in your luggage while traveling. In contrast, if the singing bowl is to be used as an instrument in larger groups or in a metropolitan area, the purchase of a larger model is recommended. The vibration and the sound of the shell must be room-filling enough so that they can be well perceived by the participants of a group or the target group.

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