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\"Tibetan<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"Eye<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"Hand<\/a><\/p>\n

Singing bowls have been used for centuries as a tool to center the body and mind during meditation.\u00a0 Although there is little written history on singing bowls, Tibetan oral tradition dates them to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni.\u00a0 It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava brought them from India to Tibet approximately 2,500 years ago.<\/p>\n

There is an aura of mystery and secrecy that surround singing bowls.\u00a0 Many Tibetans say it is forbidden to talk about the bowls.\u00a0 Numerous legends state that powerful lamas would use singing bowls and their intense sound vibrations in secret rituals to evoke spiritual contact and astral travels to other realms and dimensions.<\/p>\n

Tibetan or Himalayan singing <\/span>bowls<\/span> are made from bell metal bronze.\u00a0 This alloy generally contains copper and a high percentage of tin. It is this combination of metals that give the bowl its wonderful tone and resonance.\u00a0 The bowls pitch comes from its size, weight and thickness.<\/p>\n

Singing bowls have a pure and resonating sound that promotes a deep state of relaxation, which is necessary for one to meditate effectively.\u00a0 The harmonic tones of a singing bowl can also reduce stress and aid in holistic healing. The meditative tones produced by a singing bowl\u2019s vibrations, are also known to have a balancing effect on the chakras.\u00a0 Playing a singing bowl brings a centering to the body and a balance known as synchronization, to the brain.<\/p>\n

Before you begin to play your singing bowl it is recommended that you find a comfortable spot where you can be seated in an upright position.\u00a0 This position allows you to take in a full breath and to hold your bowl level with the solar plexus region of your body.<\/p>\n

There are two ways a singing bowl can be played. One is by striking it with a mallet and the other is by rubbing the rim with a mallet.<\/p>\n

Striking the Bowl<\/strong><\/p>\n

Begin by placing the singing bowl in the palm of your left hand, fingers should be straight and relaxed.\u00a0 Do not grip the bowl.\u00a0 Smaller bowls should be held on the fingertips. A ring or bowl cushion may also be used on a table.\u00a0 Next, strike the singing bowl on the side of the rim to produce a gonging sound much like a bell. The harder the bowl is struck the louder and more harmonic the tone will be. But take caution to not hit the bowl too hard or it will produce an unpleasant metallic tone.\u00a0 Play with your bowl by striking it in different spots and trust in it to guide you to find the best sound.\u00a0 Also, it is important to make sure that the size of the mallet matches the size of the bowl.<\/p>\n

Around-the-Rim<\/strong><\/p>\n

As stated above, begin by holding the singing bowl in the palm of your hand.\u00a0 Grasp the mallet with a firm, but relaxed grip, in your other hand and place it against the rim of the singing bowl. Tap the bowl gently with the mallet to activate it. Then slowly rub the outer rim in a clockwise motion, as if stirring a pot. Be sure to keep the pressure even and constant and slowly increase your speed until you hear the bowl sing.\u00a0 Once the bowl begins to sing you can slow or speed up the rotations to change the tone\u2019s intensity.\u00a0 Each bowl is different; some come to full volume quickly while others take more time.<\/p>\n

Mallets<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Leather<\/a>Mallets are available in combinations of wood, leather and wool.\u00a0 If you have a mallet that has a wool-wrapped end, use the woolen end to strike the bowl.\u00a0 The wood end is for playing the rim.\u00a0 Leather\/suede mallets can be used to strike the bowl and to play the rim.<\/p>\n

Cushions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Singing<\/a>A cushion should be used when playing your singing bowl on a table or flat surface.\u00a0 This will prevent the bowl from vibrating against the table\/surface and from sliding.<\/p>\n

Be patient with your singing bowl, for they are all different.\u00a0 One must be loving and respectful of the bowl before it will sing and bring to you the seeds of Dharma.<\/p>\n

People from around the globe have been instinctively drawn to singing bowls and their seductive, meditative tones. As if programmed by the heavens, the bowls invite you to play them and enjoy their healing, soulful vibrations. Find one today at your nearest metaphysical store or shop online with a New Age supplier<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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