Singing Bowl Stopped Singing? A Troubleshooting Guide
Next, think about how you play. It’s not just about that aforementioned tension; playing a singing bowl, even a small one, requires the participation of a lot of your upper...
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Are crystal singing bowls better than metal singing bowls?
Now you know: crystal singing bowls are not better than metal singing bowls, they’re just a bit different. It’s not apples and oranges, exactly, but time and experience set them...
What does “grounded” mean?
In a regular yoga practice, you don’t even need to be standing outside or meeting the actual ground. Just locate the points of contact (feet, hands, sitting bones) and exert...
How to Use a Singing Bowl for Cleansing
“Inducing the body’s relaxation response allows us to go into a natural healing mode. Often called “rest and digest”, it comes into play when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated...Vibrations...
How To Use a Small Singing Bowl
The main misconception about small bowls is that they are less powerful or effective. This is not true. Small singing bowls aren’t necessarily quieter or weaker than any other size.
Can I put water in my singing bowl?
While the water may contain great vibes, it’s sitting in an amalgam of metals that are not meant for consumption.
How to Nurture Yourself and Others
Nurturing isn’t always an active practice. To nurture anything means to support rest and relaxation. Plus, sometimes being quiet means you’re giving someone else room to be heard.
Why You Should Stretch Before Bed
After a minute or so of breathing through this, let your back round a little as you sink closer to your legs. Repeat with a wide-legged version if you’d like...
A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Crystals
Remember, there are thousands of kinds of crystals, gems, minerals, and what-have-you on our planet.
Learning to Let Go - How to Practice Detachment
As a mindfulness practice, detachment is realized day by day. That’s tough when your pride is in the mix. However, it’s far more empowering to let go. You’ll know that...
Mindful Money: Abundance For Every Budget
Hopefully, mindfulness will show you that it’s best to spend your extra income on things that bring you more than a moment of joy - the one nice vacation over...
Can a Singing Bowl Strengthen Your Immune System? A Closer Look at Sound Therapy
But how we feel is only one indication of the impact sound can have. In the deep recesses of our bodies, sound alters many physical processes and internal structures. Have...
Do You Waste Too Much Time? Here’s How To Stop.
Take a load off of your mind and get back to living. Invest ten to twenty minutes in sound therapy, and emerge refreshed, empowered, and a little bit wiser.
How to Meditate with Your Singing Bowl (A Refresher Course)
When we meditate, we are enjoying the empty space between thoughts. When we meditate with a singing bowl, our “space” is the residual resonance after we pull the striker from...
The Four Types of Intuition
A lot of us rely on a blend of any of the four types of intuition above. Whether you seek to balance or strengthen your intuition, Silent Mind creates the tools...
Powerful Ways to Simplify Your Life
Instead of getting hung up in a messy spiral of thoughts, make art from them. Instead of trying to organize your thoughts, organize your closet. When you take what’s inside...
