Crystal Singing bowls are starting to take the world by storm and have become a sort-after experience to provide deep rest and introspection - have you ever wondered why this is so? The science behind the bowls and the intention of the person playing the bowl are two key ingredients in understanding why singing bowls cast their magical spell on us.
Intention Setting
There is an old saying “where the mind goes the energy flows”. Before playing bowls, it is important to set an intention as it lays the groundwork for where the energy will flow from the person singing the bowls to the bowls themselves and then to the receiver. In a sound bath, a practitioner may set an intention quietly to themselves or guide the participants through a meditation to allow their minds to be consciously in flow with the intention. It all depends on the practitioner's style, intuition and what they wish the outcome of the session to be.
How to set an intention.
The first step to setting an intention is to "wake up" the bowls by gently striking each bowl from highest to lowest (if playing more than one) or from the root to the crown chakra and speaking the intention for the session out loud or to yourself. After playing has finished close down the bowls by striking from highest to lowest to embed the intention and ensure the participants are settled back into their bodies.
The Science of Crystal Singing Bowls
You may have heard that all matter in the world vibrates at different rates and, by altering the rate of the vibration we can change the structure of matter. The frequency at which crystal sound waves fluctuate impacts our bodies as a form of matter. Our brain waves change after listening to the bowls which, can induce deep, peaceful meditative states. This occurs initially in our awake (beta) state then moves into alpha (relaxed consciousness) to theta (meditative) and to delta (sleep) where deep healing can occur as the brainwaves attune to the sound. In the epigenetics of our bodies (or what is found “on top” of our DNA) the things we are not born with but carry with us can cause dis-ease or dis-harmony in our bodies. Crystal Singing bowls bring a sense of harmony to our being so we can support what is found “on top” of our DNA in a healthy manner. The bowls can also impact our biochemistry by activating our para-sympathetic nervous system, which helps to reduce anxiety and stress.
When working with a crystal sound bowl or participating in a sound bath it is important, to note that you have control over your biochemistry. If you want to change your epigenetics, begin with setting an intention and work with the metaphysical thoughts of your mind to bring about positive change.
Keen to Learn More?
We discuss these areas in detail in our Crystal Singing Bowls for Beginners workshops and Sound Bowl Circles that run periodically throughout the year. Our founder Robyn also holds Sound Baths regularly in her Restore classes.
If you are keen to delve deeper into this topic, keep an eye on our events page for our workshops and classes page to experience a sound bath or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when we announce new dates.