Sound healing has been around for thousands of years, and in all of the ancient cultures around the world. Yet in our modern culture, those powerful tools have been all but forgotten.
My first experience with Sound Healing
I was introduced to sound healing with crystal singing bowls about twelve years ago, when a friend of mine brought her singing bowls to a gathering. She had bowls of varying sizes and tones. She started to play them and it was mesmerizing. A few of us moved to the floor and sprawled out to be closer to the sound.
I could feel the vibrations move through me. Not like you feel the bass when the speakers are really loud, but these sound waves were traveling through my entire body, through my bones, through my tissues from head to toe and everywhere in between. I had never felt anything like it.
The sounds were also swirling around in my head, my thoughts quieted as all I could hear were the soothing tones of the bowls. Then I noticed my awareness floating away from my body and my physical surroundings, and entering a dreamlike state. Colors and lights moved in and out of my inner “vision”, images and short vignettes of seemingly random scenes appeared in my consciousness and then as quickly vanished. Emotions would emerge and dissipate, like clouds floating through the sky. It was transcendent and difficult to put into words. I felt calmer and more at peace than ever before.
When the sound stopped, my body continued to buzz with energy and yet didn’t want to move. I knew something profound had happened. These crystal singing bowls were something special. It was like a part of me recognized that they were and would be important to me, and that this experience was something to pay attention to. They awakened a part of me that had not been touched in a very long time. A spark had been lit.
Using Sound Healing for Healing
I found myself ordering a crystal singing bowl for myself. I used it for my own healing and also began adding it to the healing sessions of my clients. The results were just as powerful and profound for my clients as it had been for me. The sound waves of these bowls penetrated deeply onto the body, helping it to relax and release any conscious or unconscious holdings in a gentle and effortless way.
The effects of the sound healing work to heal on all levels…body, mind, emotions, spirit and energy field. The sound waves assist in healing the physical body as it helps to let go of stress and tension, increases the flow of circulation and nerve conduction, and assists the body to release and clear toxins. It also brings deep healing to the emotions, allowing them to come to the surface where they can gently and easily be released without reliving the old trauma. It is also good at recharging and restoring the energy field, as I mentioned when I felt myself buzzing with energy.
The incredible crystal singing bowls
The quartz crystal that the bowls are made of came from deep in the earth. I don’t know how long they were in the earth before they were “found”, but I believe they carry vast wisdom and power. And even though they come from the earth, the sounds they create are ethereal and celestial, thus connecting heaven and earth, and forming a strong flow of energy between the two. Providing grounding as well as connection to spirit, it is an indescribable experience.
In meditation, the sound of the singing bowls help not only to quiet the mind, but to access other information from your subconscious, your higher self, your spirit team, and more. These messages can provide guidance, encouragement, validation and inspiration. It also helps to tap into the infinite flow of the universe, for manifestation, as well as bringing in the energy needed for healing, nourishing, and replenishing.
I invite you to listen to a sound healing meditation using crystal singing bowls. Take some time to notice how it affects you. What do you feel, see, hear, sense and know during the meditation and also afterwards? You may be surprised by all that can happen just by listening and allowing the magic to happen.
If you would like to experience sound healing with crystal singing bowls, click this link for a free meditation to Calm Your Mind and Soothe Your Soul.
Blessings to you on your healing journey!
Kris, I love singing bowls and the energy that flows from the healing sound waves. Our neighbor works with them and has many sizes – they are just beautiful. Great article on the crystal singing bowls! 🙂
Thanks Debra! Yes the bowls do have a powerful healing energy, and a vibration that is different than other sounds! How lovely that your neighbor has brought that to your neighborhood! Lucky you!
I love hearing your story and I love the bowls. You are speaking my language.
It just sings right through the blood brain barrier and into the subconscious.
I personally use the metal traditional Tibetan singing bowls in my practice and in groups. Most recently, it helped someone stabilize enough to avoid the need for hospitalization.
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
Wonderful Laura! I love hearing that you are using sound in your healing sessions as well. It really is amazing and there is no limit to what they can do!
I have a Tibetan singing bowl cd, it is very soothing. Music is therapeutic! Thanks for sharing Kris.
Thanks Lisa! Tibetan bowls are wonderful as well, we have one of them in our home. They do have a different vibration and feel than the crystal, fun to play with them both!
I love singing bowls. I met a woman who does reiki and more and was holding a meditation class. The first time I went it was just meditation. The second time I went she used the singing bowls during it and it made such a difference. The sound and vibration was so healing and helpful. I have a small one of my own.
Thanks Heather! Yes, the combination of energy healing and sound vibration is extremely powerful for healing. There is so much you can do with the potent energy. Have fun trying it with your bowl!