Tibetan singing bowl: how to choose the right one

A quality Tibetan singing bowl transforms your meditation, yoga, or sound bath experience. A wise choice allows you to enjoy a stable fundamental and rich harmonics, bringing calm and serenity in seconds. Here's how to choose the perfect bowl for your needs.

1. Define your usage

• Personal meditation: 14–18 cm (versatile, easy to sing).
• Sound bath: 20–28 cm and above (deep bass, long-lasting).
• Yoga: 12–15 cm (light, practical).
• Vibration massage: thick wall, soft sound.

⚠️ The bowl is not a medical device. For any therapeutic use, consult a trained practitioner.

2. Size, weight, sound quality

• Diameter: small = high sound, large = bass.
• Weight: denser = longer sustain.

Quick test: strike gently → note should remain stable ≥ 30–60 s.

3. Metal & Manufacturing

• Hand: Visible hammering, complex harmonics.
• Machine: regular shape, lower price.
• Alloy: choose bronze or lead-free brass.

4. Note & chakras (optional)

Connect note ≈ body area. Ear and feeling always take precedence.

5. Essential accessories

• Suede wand: for singing.
• Felt mallet: for soft hitting.
• Cover: protects against shocks.

6. Finishes & quality marks

Check the lip for evenness and cracks.

7. Maintenance & good practices

Use a dry microfiber cloth and avoid standing water.

FAQ

• What diameter to start with? 14–18 cm: easy to make sing.
• Hand-hammered or machine? Hand-hammered = rich timbre.
• Do I absolutely have to follow the chakra notes? No, the feeling is paramount.