How Does Sound Therapy Work​

The origin of the singing bowl, also known as sound bowl, dates back to the ancient Eastern cultures of Japan, China, Thailand, and the Himalaya region. They resemble bells that are struck from the outside. Because their specific sound is supposed to bring inner clarity, singing bowls are often used for meditation.

Singing bowls are manufactured from a combination of five to twelve metals. The combination of metals determines the quality of vibration and tonal characteristics of the bowl.

A singing bowl produces sound when it is tapped or struck with a mallet.

Peter Hess began his career as an engineer, but his lifelong interest in teaching and psychology led him to India and Nepal, where he studied untraditional forms of healing and researched the effects of sounds on the mind and body.

If you’ve ever wondered what sound therapy is and how it works, the Peter Hess® Sound Massage offers a clear answer. Through his work with sound bowls, Peter developed a method designed to create deep relaxation and gentle balance in both body and mind.

It is the softness of the sounds that allows you to experience the pure effect of the singing bowls on your body.

The Peter Hess® Singing Bowls are produced specifically for this purpose – crafted to deliver precise tones and harmonious vibrations. They are made to the highest quality standards, following old traditions and using all twelve traditional metals. A small piece of an old bowl is added to each new one, carrying forward ancient wisdom.

A picture will help you to understand the process and effect of a sound massage. If you drop a pebble into a pond, concentric waves spread over the whole pond and set every molecule of water into motion. Our bodies consist of 70% of water. So, something similar happens in our body during a sound massage.

Pleasant vibrations are traveling into the body and spread there in concentric waves, giving a pleasant cell massage to the more than 100 trillion cells in the body.

When the organs and tissues are free of blockages, the sound waves spread unimpeded and exit through the toes, the fingertips, and the tips of the hair. However, our bodies are usually not free of blockages. Through unresolved problems, stress, and worries, we build blockages that manifest as pain and soreness.

During a sound massage the human brain enters into the alpha-state, which is the state commonly experienced between waking and sleeping.

In this state, our breath becomes quieter and deeper, and we begin to let go. In letting go, we can get rid of worries, problems, blockages, and disease. We find a new harmony where clarity and healing can occur of mind, body, and soul.

Peter Hess® Singing Bowls can become trusted companions in navigating the daily challenges of stress and physical discomfort. By setting aside just a few moments for yourself, you can use them to relax, meditate, or spark creative ideas. Keep your singing bowl within reach and let its gentle tones support you whenever you feel the need.

Regular sound self-care can help ease many acute physical issues by strengthening the immune system and activating the body’s natural healing abilities. The method is simple, easy to learn, and takes only five minutes a day. With each session, you give yourself the opportunity to connect more deeply with your body, restore inner calm, and move toward greater harmony in your daily life.