Quartz Crystal Sound Bowls for Healing at Home

 

setting up your space

  • Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed.

  • Sit on a cushion or lie down for full relaxation.

  • Dim the lights and light candles or incense to create a calming atmosphere.

  • You can place crystals or intention cards around the bowl to amplify energy.

Choosing Your Bowl(s) & Intention

  • If you have multiple bowls, choose one that corresponds to the chakra or area you want to work on.

  • Set an intention before you begin (e.g., healing, clarity, emotional release).

Playing your bowl(s)

  • Use a mallet (usually suede or rubber) to gently strike the rim of the bowl to activate the sound.

  • Then, slowly circle the mallet around the outside rim in a steady motion.

  • Let the vibrations fill the space and allow the sound to wash over you.

 

Meditating with the sound

  • Close your eyes and focus on the sound waves.

  • Breathe deeply, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.

  • Visualize the vibration clearing energy blockages and bringing balance.

  • If you’re focusing on a chakra, imagine that area glowing with the corresponding color.

Using Affirmations & Mantras

While playing the bowl, you can repeat affirmations such as:

  • “I am calm and balanced.”

  • “My energy is flowing freely.”

  • “I release all that no longer serves me.”

You can also chant mantras like “Om” to enhance the resonance.

 

Full Body Healing

If you have multiple bowls, play them one by one, moving from the root chakra to the crown chakra for a full energy reset.

You can also place a smaller quartz bowl on different parts of your body while playing for direct vibration healing.

Ending your session

Allow the sound to fade naturally and sit in silence for a moment.

Take a deep breath and express gratitude for the healing experience.

Drink a glass of water to help ground yourself after the session.

How Often Should You Do It?

Daily for stress relief

Weekly for deep emotional healing

Before or after meditation or yoga

Anytime you feel out of balance

 

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Your guide

 
 

Carrie Eckert
Founder & Somatic Practitioner at Avocado to Zen