The magical singing bowls

Atotal of 234 singing bowls were distributed to the participants at the boot camp held at the Welcome ITC Hotel, Bengaluru, on April 7-9, 2023, under the supervision of famous abundance and wellness coach, Dr M V Priyank. The participants were exposed to the benefits of singing bowls and sound healing, which reduces stress and stimulates the immune system. Even research supports the use of Tibetan singing bowls as a way to promote relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety. Because singing bowl therapy has been linked to decreased anxiety and tension, it is helpful in improving sleep also. The Tibetan bowls are generally forged with alloys that usually contain from five to seven precious metals, which are connected to the celestial bodies of our galaxy, i.e. lead (Saturn), tin (Jupiter), iron (Mars), copper (Venus), mercury (Mercury), silver (the Moon) and gold (the Sun).

During the training sessions, the participants were asked to lie down on the floor, while the bowls of different shapes and sizes were placed in different configurations around their heads. Once positioned, the practitioner used mallets to strike the bowls in a sequence in order to produce sounds and vibrations. With their eyes closed, the participants remained in a meditative state. Training the participants at the camp, Dr

Priyank instructed, “Firmly press the accompanying mallet in a circular motion against the bowl’s outside rim. When you hear a bright, clear tone, you can slow down the motion. Use your full arm to make the motion, rather than just rotating your wrist. You can also make the same circular motion against the outside belly of the bowl. Additionally, you can gently strike the bowl before beginning the circular motion.”

It was told that the vibrations of the bowls affect the mind and body. The sounds the bowls create may impact brain waves in order to induce relaxation. They may induce the same psychological effects and benefits as listening to music. The benefits of listening to the bowls may be related to the ancient practice of sound therapy. Often used by indigenous cultures throughout the world, sound therapy involves pulsing sounds, clapping, drumming, and singing for ceremonial, spiritual, and health purposes.

As far as the history of Tibetan Singing Bowls is concerned, there is some evidence that it may have originated in China sometime around the 16th century BC. Traditional bowls were made of a variety of metals including mercury, lead, silver, iron, gold, and copper. During the 1970s, people began importing bowls in North America and Europe. They grew in popularity in the 1990s as a complementary and alternative treatment for a variety of ailments. Participants at the Bengaluru boot camp expressed their joy and satisfaction after using the bowls, saying they ‘felt relaxed’ after the sound session.

The sound healing programme of Dr M V Priyaank set another record for maximum Tibetan/Himalayan singing bowls distribution. A total of 234 singing bowls were used by participants at the Welcome ITC Hotel in Bengaluru.

A preliminary study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion in 2014 examined the benefits of starting a directed relaxation session with 12 minutes of singing bowl sounds. It found a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to silence before the session. One study linked singing bowl therapy to improvements in mood and suggested that this approach may be a low-cost way to help reduce symptoms of depression.