1. Physical Healing:

• Relief tensions & aches in the body. It works really well with reducing shoulders and neck pain

• Improve blood circulation & regulate blood pressure

• Release toxins

• Reduce PMS symptoms, menstrual pain & intensity

• Support the healing/treatment for fertility, tumor, & cancer

2. Psychological & Emotional Healing

• Reliefs stress, insomnia, depressions, anxieties, panic attacks

• Improve thought & behavioral patterns (eg: insecurity, lack of commitment, anger, etc.)

• Encourages relaxation, calmness, & clarity

• Supports strong releases of stuck emotions

3. Spiritual Healing:

• Cleanses & balance chakras & energy channels

• Harmonizes aura

• Connects with the subconscious mind & intuition

The traditional Himalayan singing bowls have a long history that is said to span across 5000 years. These enigmatic instruments were used for rituals & healing practices; in the modern times, they are also incorporated into mindfulness practices such as yoga & meditation.

Treatments with these bowls are considered as Vibroacoustic therapy, as they offer unique frequencies & vibrations that penetrate deep into the physical body & the mind. This offers powerful healing benefits and comfortable relaxations - feels like a massage by the sounds.

The bowls are handmade by artisans whose techniques & methods are unique across different families. The ratio of metals that made up the bowls are also different depends on the makers & the healing intentions.

My singing bowls are made by Nepalese master Santa Ratna Shakya, one of the national experts in craftsmanship. His bowls are the result of generations of knowledge & hard work, as well as proper scientific research. Within the field of sound healing, he is known for his research and invention of Full moon singing bowls.

Many differences! I'd say aside from the similar name and shapes, these are 2 totally distinctive instruments with different purposes

This is a big topic so I'll only mention a few points:

• History: the instruments made in the Himalayan regions are dated back a couple thousands of years. The crystal instruments are developed in the more recent years (most research says in the 80s)

• Materials: the Himalayan singing bowls (HSBs) are handmade from different metals (mostly bronze). One factor that affects the alloy components and ratios is the purpose of a bowl, such as for healing, meditation, rituals, etc. The crystal bowls (CBs) are made from silica sand (quartz powder) & fused at high temperatures. There are different types of crystal bowls, with the frosted ones being the most affordable at the moment

• Healing benefits: scientists and researchers classify treatments with HSBs as sound healing & treatments with CBs as music therapy. Frequencies wise, the range of overtones of HSBs is more complex yet balance. On top of this, HSBs has vibrations that offer healing benefits to in the physical body, while CBs don't. CBs can help with stress relief & calm-abiding state, but by themselves can't offer profound healing benefits like HSBs do. Healing with CBs still is effective, and largely depends on the facilitator