A “singing bowl” is widely used in the practice of mindfulness. Using the mallet, the user presses it against the outer rim and moves it in a circular motion. This motion creates a clear tone that fills a room. This tone is thought to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and increase mental clarity. According to liveboldandbloom.com, singing bowls “create a range of sounds that are believed to restore the normal vibratory frequencies of any part of the body, mind, and soul that is out-of-harmony or even diseased.” This website offers a brief history, the benefits of using singing bowls, a guide to how to find and use the tool and recommends seven bowls for mindfulness practice.
It was interesting the learn the history behind singing bowls. They came from India to Tibet in the 8th century through the tantric master Padmasambhava and using sound vibrations to heal the body is an ancient practice from thousands of years ago. I also was unaware of the different ways to use produce a tone from a singing bowl. You can start by tapping the side of the bowl or circulating the rim. This artifact helped me understand more of this history of mindfulness and what benefits can be gained for those who practice mindfulness.
(2019, July 8). Singing bowl. Picture retrieved from
https://liveboldandbloom.com/02/mindfulness/tibetan-singing-bowl
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