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Abstract

SEETHARAMAN and COLLEAGUES, (1)Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.  rajmohan.seetharaman@gmail.com ; (2)Department of Genetic Engineering, D Y Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614, India; (3)Department of Pharmacology, Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai Central, Mumbai 400008, India publish an overview of key findings and potential benefits of singing bow sound meditation.

Background

Singing bowl sound meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries in Tibetan and Buddhist cultures as a form of healing and relaxation. The practice involves the use of singing bowls, which produce a soothing sound believed to have a powerful effect on the body's energy system, helping to balance the chakras and promote healing.

Methodology

METHODOLOGY: Over the years, several studies have been conducted to explore the effects of singing bowl sound meditation on mood,  tension, and well-being. The reasons behind the positive effects of singing bowl sound healings are not fully understood. Possible explanations include alterations in brain waves, binaural beats, and the vibrations of singing bowls interacting with the energy field surrounding the human body, known as the biofield.

Results

Studies have shown that singing bowl sound meditation can produce physiological and psychological responses, reducing negative affect and increasing positive affect, as well as improving blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. Singing bowl sound meditation may be an effective, low-cost and low-technology intervention for reducing feelings of tension, anxiety, and depression while promoting spiritual well-being.

Conclusion

However, further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of singing bowl sound meditation on physiological and psychological well-being, as well as its potential clinical applications. Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

References

Seetharaman R(1), Avhad S(2), Rane J(3). Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits. Explore (NY).;20(1):39-43. Epub 2023 Jul 21. Jan-Feb 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2023.07.007