In this class, you will learn about the origins and types of Himalayan singing bowls. Along with the history and personal stories of the author, the curriculum will also walk you through the common myths about singing bowls and their use in the field of sound healing. You will learn how to differentiate between modern and antique Himalayan bowls, how to choose your instrument and how to take care of it. We will also compare metal and crystal bowls, the influence of the geometry of the bowls on their sonic characteristics, and many more interesting subjects.

This class includes video tutorials, photos, and external links.

You will be introduced to:

• What is a singing bowl

• A brief history and the origins of singing bowls

• The original purpose and modern utilization of singing bowls

• The types and styles of original Himalayan singing bowls

• The author's personal story about learning the great lesson, healing emotional trauma and choosing the path of life

• To what fields could singing bowls bring their benefits

• The author's personal story about giving a healing session on a special occasion

• Differences between antique singing bowls and modern singing bowls (what they are made of, manufacturing processes and sound qualities)

• Tips on how to tell whether the bowl is antique or newmade

• Crystal singing bowls

• Comparison between the timbre of metal singing bowls and crystal singing bowls

• How to take care of a singing bowl

• Tips on how to find your bowl

• Ethos of the sound

• Debunking common myths about using singing bowls for working with chakras

• The relationship between two manifestations of universal energy – sound and light

• Debunking the theory of planetary sounds