Sound Vibration with a Singing Bowl
Materials Needed
Singing Bowl
Feeling
Frightened
How to Do It
Sit comfortably and strike a singing bowl lightly with a mallet. As the sound resonates, focus on the vibration and tone. You can also move the mallet around the edge of the bowl to sustain the vibration.
Why It Works
The deep, resonant vibrations from a singing bowl can help to harmonize your body’s energy and calm the mind, providing a soothing effect that counteracts the physical symptoms of fear.
Guided Practice
Sit comfortably with a singing bowl in front of you. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, tuning into the stillness around you. Imagine the sound waves from the bowl moving through your body, perhaps creating a sense of calm, relaxation, or maybe tension. Notice any sensations that arise, without needing to strike the bowl just yet.
Gently strike the singing bowl with the mallet and listen closely to the sound it produces. Notice the vibrations that fill the room, feeling how they move through the air and into your body. Perhaps you sense these vibrations in your chest, your fingertips, or even the soles of your feet.
As you continue to listen, focus on the different tones and layers within the sound. Notice how the vibrations create a sense of resonance or dissonance within you. Allow yourself to explore these sensations—perhaps a deepening calm, a subtle unease, or something else entirely. Imagine these vibrations moving through your body, gently massaging areas of tension or bringing awareness to areas that feel tight or blocked.
Visualize the sound waves as cleansing energy, moving through your body and clearing away any stagnant emotions or thoughts. Perhaps you notice a familiar feeling or belief that surfaces, only to be dissolved by the sound. Allow yourself to stay with this experience, noticing any insights or realizations that come up. You might feel a sense of renewal, a new perspective, or simply a deeper awareness of your inner state.
When the sound fades, bring your awareness back to your breath. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of lightness, relaxation, or perhaps a new understanding of your inner landscape. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few more moments, enjoying the aftereffects of the sound. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of resonance and clarity with you into your day.