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The Rise of Sound and Vibration Therapy in Energy Healing: Exploring the Power of Crystal Singing Bowls

  • Writer: Janice dirksen
    Janice dirksen
  • Jun 17
  • 3 min read

Introduction



Sound and vibration are timeless healing tools—once woven into ancient spiritual rituals and now finding new life in modern holistic wellness. Among these, crystal singing bowls have gained a special place for their radiant tones and deeply calming effects on the mind, body, and energy system.

Finding clarity and confidence within, guided by sound.
Finding clarity and confidence within, guided by sound.

At Let Go and Shine, my work focuses on energy healing, hypnosis, and intuitive creativity. While I don’t offer sound healing as a service, it plays a meaningful role in my personal meditation and mindfulness practice. Crystal bowls are a beautiful way to recenter, clear emotional energy, and reconnect with inner peace.


A Brief History of Singing Bowls


Singing bowls trace back over 2,500 years to Himalayan traditions, where they were made from a sacred blend of metals and used in ceremonies and meditation. In recent decades, crystal singing bowls, made from 99.9% pure quartz, have become increasingly popular in sound healing communities.


Awakening inner peace with the sacred sound of the Tibetan singing bowl.
Awakening inner peace with the sacred sound of the Tibetan singing bowl.

Each bowl is often tuned to a specific note corresponding to one of the seven chakras—our energy centers. The sound of each note acts like a tuning fork for the body and soul, helping us realign with our natural vibration.


How Sound and Vibration Heal


Sound healing is based on the principle that everything vibrates—including our bodies, thoughts, and emotions. When life’s stresses pull us out of alignment, sound therapy can gently guide us back.


Bathed in sound and stillness, the moment invites deep relaxation and inner harmony.
Bathed in sound and stillness, the moment invites deep relaxation and inner harmony.

Crystal bowl vibrations help:

  • Calm the nervous system

  • Soothe anxiety and tension

  • Open blocked energy centers

  • Promote deep emotional release

  • Support meditative and creative flow


Because our bodies are more than 70% water, sound travels through us quickly and efficiently. That’s why a crystal bowl session can feel like it’s clearing energy from the inside out.


Sound Healing for Artists and Creatives


As someone who leads intuitive art and meditation workshops, I’ve been deeply inspired by the connection between sound and creativity. Starting a creative session with the tones of a crystal bowl can quiet the inner critic, soften mental chatter, and help artists enter a flow state—that place where intuition leads and inspiration flows freely.



Creative energy flows freely as intuitive art comes to life through the vibrations of sound bowl music.
Creative energy flows freely as intuitive art comes to life through the vibrations of sound bowl music.

This is something I’m continuing to explore in my own creative life. And—hint hint— I am dreaming up a Sound & Art collaboration for later this year. Stay tuned!


Crystal Singing Bowls, Chakras & Sound: A Closer Look


Each singing bowl is tuned to a note that resonates with a specific chakra. When played, these tones gently activate and balance that energy center—supporting both emotional and physical well-being.


Here’s a quick reference guide:

Chakra

Location

Note

Color

Associated Aspects

Root (Muladhara)

Base of spine

C

Red

Grounding, safety, survival instincts

Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Lower abdomen

D

Orange

Creativity, sensuality, emotional flow

Solar Plexus (Manipura)

Stomach area

E

Yellow

Confidence, personal power, digestion

Heart (Anahata)

Center of chest

F

Green

Love, compassion, forgiveness

Throat (Vishuddha)

Throat

G

Blue

Self-expression, truth, communication

Third Eye (Ajna)

Brow center

A

Indigo

Intuition, insight, clarity

Crown (Sahasrara)

Top of head

B

Violet

Spiritual awareness, unity, connection


Mini Chakra Listening Guide


Ready to experience it yourself? Here are sample tones for each chakra note. Put on headphones, get comfortable, and let each vibration wash over you.


Tuning in to peace—crystal bowl vibes flowing through every note, bringing calm from the inside out.
Tuning in to peace—crystal bowl vibes flowing through every note, bringing calm from the inside out.


🪷 Root Chakra (C Note)


🧡 Sacral Chakra (D Note)


☀️ Solar Plexus Chakra (E Note)


💚 Heart Chakra (F Note)


💙 Throat Chakra (G Note)


💜 Third Eye Chakra (A Note)


🤍 Crown Chakra (B Note)


Fascinating Extras


  • Brainwave Benefits: Crystal bowl tones can shift your brain from beta (thinking) into alpha or theta (deep relaxation or meditation), making them excellent companions for hypnosis and creative visualization.


  • Quartz Resonance: The bowls are made from the same mineral as human bones and connective tissue. This natural alignment helps the body receive and respond to the sound with ease.


  • Global Healing Movement: Sound healing is now used in hospitals, yoga studios, wellness retreats, and even corporate wellness programs, thanks to its grounding yet uplifting effect.


    Centering the soul, one soothing sound bowl vibration at a time.
    Centering the soul, one soothing sound bowl vibration at a time.

In Closing


Whether you're seeking clarity, calm, or creative flow, sound can be a powerful companion. I invite you to explore it gently—perhaps by listening to a few tones during your next moment of quiet, or by imagining what your own energy might feel like in perfect harmony.


And if the idea of blending art, energy, and vibration speaks to you… stay tuned. Something special may be blooming later this year.


Gathering in creativity and connection, unlocking healing through the power of art and the soothing vibrations of sound bowls.
Gathering in creativity and connection, unlocking healing through the power of art and the soothing vibrations of sound bowls.

 
 
 

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