Inside Nepal Guide to Beginning Your Sound Journey
Inside Nepal Guide to Beginning Your Sound Journey
At Inside Nepal, we believe a singing bowl is more than just a tool—it is a companion on your journey into stillness, healing, and clarity. If you're here, you’re likely searching for your first bowl. Whether for meditation, space cleansing, or sound healing, this guide can help you find the bowl that truly resonates with you.
Start With Intention
Before choosing, ask yourself what you’re hoping to invite in. A sense of calm? Focus? A deeper meditation practice? Each bowl carries a vibration that interacts with your energy field. The most important part is how it makes you feel. Trust that instinct.
Listen With Your Body, Not Just Your Ears
Each singing bowl has a base note and a series of overtones. These sounds align with different chakras or energy centers in the body. You might find a bowl labeled for the Heart Chakra (F note) resonates more in your Solar Plexus or vice versa. There is no wrong answer, only the right sound and vibration for you.
Size and Sound
Larger bowls around 17cm and up produce deeper, more grounding tones and strong vibrations. These are wonderful for whole-body relaxation and easier to play for beginners.
Smaller bowls sing at a higher pitch and can feel more energizing. They're lovely for meditation but can be slightly more difficult to play consistently.
Many of our customers begin with a medium-to-large bowl and later complement it with a smaller one.
New or Antique
Antique bowls tend to have warmer, more complex tones and lighter weight due to their age and craftsmanship. They’re often more expensive but prized for their character and energetic presence.
New handmade bowls, like those we source from Nepal, can offer equally rich sound, especially when hand-hammered using traditional 7-metal blends.
Handmade vs Machine-Made
We believe in craftsmanship. Our bowls are entirely handmade in Nepal by artisans who have inherited this knowledge through generations. While machine-made bowls can look polished, they often lack the warmth, depth, and nuance of a true handmade singing bowl.
Pricing and Budget
There’s a wide range when it comes to price. If you’re just starting, it’s not about how expensive your bowl is but how connected you feel to it. Let your intuition guide you more than your wallet.
Our Suggestion
Start with a handmade bowl around 17 to 24cm, ideally with a suede and wool mallet, and listen to the sound samples we provide. Let the tone settle in your body. If it feels grounding, peaceful, or expansive—you’ve found your bowl.
“My first bowl was a full Moon bowl for the Heart Chakra. When I struck it the first time, I had tears streaming down my face that I couldn’t control. That’s when I knew it was mine.” – Eileen, Sound Practitioner at Inside Nepal
Still Unsure
We’re here to help. Give us a call at +61 0429 905 766. We test each bowl by hand and would love to help you find one that supports your healing journey.
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