The Science & Magic of Sound Baths
✨the practice & science of crystal singing bowls ✨
it’s no secret that I adore crystal singing bowls. it’s a tool I use to help people sink deeply into rest and something I personally use to help me calm my busy brain and soothe my big emotions when I need a hand processing or shifting.
but did you know actual scientific studies have shown that the healing vibrations of sound actually do help us move, shift and process energy and emotions?
🔬 the science behind it:
🔊 1. sound + brainwaves
sound therapy—including singing bowls—can influence brainwave states:
alpha (8–12 Hz): relaxed, calm
theta (4–8 Hz): meditative, creative
delta (0.5–4 Hz): deep sleep, healing
studies using EEG (electroencephalography) show that sound baths can guide the brain from beta (busy/alert) into alpha and theta states, supporting calm and clarity.
📉 2. measurable stress reduction
a 2016 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine found that:
"Sound meditation with singing bowls significantly reduced tension, anger, fatigue, and depressed mood."
heart rate and blood pressure were also shown to decrease after just one session.
⚛️ 3. quartz and piezoelectricity
crystal singing bowls are made of quartz, which has piezoelectric properties—meaning it can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa.
Some researchers suggest that playing quartz bowls might subtly interact with the body’s biofield (electromagnetic energy surrounding the body), although more peer-reviewed science is needed here.
crystal singing bowls work on both physical and energetic levels. their sound can help calm the mind, ease tension, improve sleep, shift brainwave states and support energetic alignment.
while some benefits are still being studied, anecdotal evidence and preliminary research show strong potential for supporting mental, emotional, and energetic well-being.
keen to try one out? drop me a message, find me on instagram, or join me for the next one on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 4.30-6pm at Mount Pleasant Community Centre in Christchurch, NZ.
Ellie x
