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Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits.

Explore (New York, N.Y.)
January 1, 2024
Rajmohan Seetharaman et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the effects of singing bowl sound meditation, including potential mechanisms like binaural beats, on mood, tension, and well-being.

Results Summary

The study found that singing bowl sound meditation can reduce negative affect, improve positive affect, and enhance physiological markers like blood pressure and heart rate, though the exact mechanisms (including binaural beats) remain unclear.

Population

Not specified (general population implied).

Effective Dosage

Not specified.

Duration

Not specified.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
negative affect
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reducing
#1
singing bowl sound meditation
increase
positive affect
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-
increasing
#2
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
blood pressure
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-
improving
#3
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
heart rate
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-
improving
#4
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
respiratory rate
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-
improving
#5
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
feelings of tension
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-
reducing
#6
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
anxiety
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-
reducing
#7
singing bowl sound meditation
decrease
depression
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-
reducing
#8
singing bowl sound meditation
increase
spiritual well-being
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promoting
#9
Abstract

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. 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. 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. 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.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansAffectEmotionsSoundAnxietyMeditation
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.39
Normalized Score0.61
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