Singing Bowl

Singing bowls are originated in Tibet centuries back. They were used also in Nepal, India, Japan and Korea, mainly by Buddhist monks as a meditative tool. Their warm deep sound has calming and soothing affect which assist introspective processes. In fact till today they are used as meditative instruments but also to Assist in different kinds of therapies. placing the bowl over the body and playing it, produces a deep sound which massages every organ of the body, promoting a magnificent feeling of well being. They are used as well in music and for personal enjoyment. Singing bowls are played by striking with a soft mallet. This produces a warm bell tone. They can also be played by slowly rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce a continuous singing sound. they can also be played with water inside to produce a defferent tone and can also be used as a healing The sound of an antique singing bowl is very relaxing and the calming effects of the instrument are widely researched and explored by medical professionals and therapists. The beneficial effects of the subtle harmonic overtones are immediate and dramatic The singing bowl are made of a mixture of metals, originally seven metals reflecting the seven visible palnets. These seven metal are: Gold=Sun Silver= Moon Mercury=Mercury Copper=Venus Iron=Mars Tin=Jupiter Lead=Saturn Click here