Singing Bowl Yoga: The Newest In-Class Bells & Whistles?
If you’ve ever heard the sound of a singing bowl, you know that it’s a little bit like music and a lot like meditation. The fact that these bowls can be used as an instrument is just one reason why they are so popular in yoga, but there are other benefits to incorporating them into your practice:
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The Benefits of Singing Bowl Yoga
The benefits of singing bowl yoga are many. The sound of the bowl can be used to help you focus on your breath, or it can be used to create a meditative space for you and others around you.
The benefits of singing bowl yoga include:
- Relaxing the mind. You don’t need to be a yogi to practice this form of meditation, which helps to calm the mind and ease stress. In fact, it can be done anywhere–even if you’re traveling!
- Balancing chakras. The vibrations created by these bowls help to balance each chakra (the energy centers along the spine) while also opening up blocked areas in your body that may have been causing pain or discomfort.
- Opening up your heart chakra so that love flows freely through all aspects of your life. This feeling will stay with you long after class ends!
The setting up
The setting up of the bowls is similar to meditation, and you’ll be guided through the process. It’s also a great way to get to know other people in your class!
- Set the tone. Before you begin your practice, take a moment to set the mood. This can be done by playing some soothing music or lighting candles and incense if you have them available. You can also use visualization techniques such as picturing yourself in nature or envisioning something that makes you happy (like singing bowls).
- Set the intention for your session. As with any yoga practice, it’s important for beginners to have an idea of what they want out of their session before beginning so that they stay focused on achieving those goals throughout their practice instead of getting distracted by other thoughts and feelings that may arise during class time–and there will definitely be some!
The practice
Sing a bowl’s tone, and it will hum with a beautiful sound. This is the most common way to use a singing bowl.
If you have never used one before, try this: Place your hand on top of the rim and gently tap around its circumference with your fingers (don’t hit any metal parts). You’ll hear different notes depending on where you tap: higher notes are produced when you tap near the center or bottom edge of the bowl; lower ones come from nearer its rim or outer edge.
The most important thing to remember when playing a singing bowl is not to strike it forcefully–you will damage its delicate vibrations! Instead, keep your touch light and gentle as if caressing someone dear to you who needs comforting after experiencing some sort of emotional trauma.
You can use singing bowls in your yoga practice
Singing bowls are a great way to focus on meditation and mindfulness. You can use them in your yoga practice, but they’re also perfect for group settings and one-on-one sessions. If you have access to a singing bowl at home, it’s easy enough to use it during meditation or any other time when you need to focus on something else besides the stresses of everyday life.
When using your singing bowl outside of class setting, remember that they are fragile instruments so please treat them with care!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this article on the benefits of singing bowl yoga. We also hope that you will consider adding singing bowls to your next practice! They are a great way to deepen your connection with yourself and others, as well as add some variety into your routine.
