Tibetan singing bowls are a mysterious instrument in sound therapy

Tibetan singing bowls are one of the most mysterious instruments used in sound therapy. Sound takes the main place in the healing and ritual practices of many ancient cultures. For example, the inhabitants of Africa and the Indians of America used a variety of drums, and the Australian aborigines - the oldest wind instrument made from eucalyptus didgeridoo. And in the countries of Asia used "singing" bowls and gongs.

The history of the use of sounds for treatment is more than five thousand years old and grows out of the Vedic traditions. It should be noted that in the heritage of Western countries there are also many evidences of the healing effects of sounds on the spirit and body.

History of the origin of Tibetan singing bowls

Tibetan singing bowls are also called Himalayan, since their homeland is the Himalayas. In other Asian countries, the bowls fell as Buddhism spread. For a long time singing vessels were not only a musical instrument similar to a bell, but also an important object of ritual ceremonies. And today, Tibetan bowls are used in Asian countries, and not only in sacred, but also quite ordinary purposes. In European countries, the bowls were brought by Tibetan monks, who in 1959 were forced to flee to the West after Tibet was captured by China.

Features of Tibetan singing bowls

Tibetan singing bowl is a round vessel made of metal with a diameter of five to fifty centimeters. The weight of the bowl can reach several kilograms. There are mechanical and hand vessels. Mechanical bowls are usually made of bronze in the usual machine way, hand-grind and cast master. In this case, the alloy must include at least seven different metals: tin, mercury, copper, lead, iron, gold and silver. In some cases, bismuth and zinc are added to it. This composition of metals is not chosen randomly. In esoteric, each element is associated with a particular planet and a certain energy center of man.

To get sound, use special sticks or mallets made of wood. Friction of the rod against metal generates a singing sound with characteristic deep vibrations. The palette of sounds and vibrations directly depends on the material of the bowl and the way it is made.

Treatment with singing bowls

The healing effect of Tibetan singing bowls is achieved through sound massage. The organs of our body have their own frequency of oscillation and, resonating with the sound of the bowl, begin to vibrate in response. In addition, in some parts of the body it is very difficult to carry out a regular massage, and the vibration from the bowl sets the patient on one wave and makes his way to every cell of the human body.

Tibetan singing bowls help to relax the muscles, help with increased pressure and headaches. Vibration therapy is an excellent tool for stress, depression, insomnia, increased excitability and other unpleasant conditions.

Tibetan singing bowls can be used not only in private massage sessions, but also in collective sessions of sound therapy. In this case, the sound and vibration of the bowls for strengthening the healing effect are combined with other archaic instruments: drums, gongs, harpoons, bells and so on.