Sound Healing

the intentional use of sound to create a vibrational environment

You may have recently heard or seen advertised the opportunity to have a ‘Sound Bath’. Contrary to the name, no water is involved!

A sound bath is an holistic, immersive experience undertaken to promote relaxation, reduce stress and improve our overall well-being. It has long been recognised that stress can have a detrimental effect on our bodies and minds.

During a sound bath session, participants lie or sit comfortably and are enveloped in a cocoon of gentle, soothing sound vibrations. Music, singing and sounds of nature such as rainfall can be included.  These are created by a variety of instruments. 

Singing Bowls
Tuning Forks
Tingsha (Small Finger Cymbals)
Drums
Rain Sticks
Harmony Balls
Crystal Singing Bowls
Gongs
Crystal Pyramids
Flutes
Shakers
Chimes
Hang Drum (Handpan)
Kalimba( Thumb Piano)

By immersing yourself in these soothing sounds, hopefully, you will move towards a meditative state and it is in this state of deep relaxation that we may reap the benefits of lowered heart rate, lowered blood pressure and reduced muscle tension.

Sound Therapy for healing is not a new concept by any means. The origins of sound therapy can be traced back to ancient times when sonic vibration was used to heal and balance body, mind and spirit. For example, in Greece, music was used as a method to help mental health. The Aboriginal people of Australia are known to have used the didgeridoo to promote healing and spiritual transformation.

More informally we use sound therapy in our everyday lives such as white noise for sleeping babies or relaxing playlists to study.

You would be forgiven for thinking that sound therapy is an odd subject for a forge to blog about.

Our connection to sound therapy comes via our beautiful bowls. Each one of our bowls makes its own unique sound when gently tapped. As they are all hand forged each one will ‘sing’ at a slightly different frequency. 

We had a wonderful time putting together a short demonstration. Click the link below to have a listen to our hand forged bowls. To create the sounds in the video we have used a ‘Singing Bowl Mallet’ an instrument specifically designed to extract the beautiful tones from each bowl.

While all our bowls make a beautiful sound here are a few of our favourites.

Monk Bowl

This beguiling bowl is a firm favourite with everyone here at the forge. Their sound plays a huge part in this favour but also the satisfyingly smooth feel and substantial weight. There is something truly comforting and inviting in their appearance.

Our incredible blacksmiths have created a choice of 3 ascending sizes which are available to purchase individually or as a complete set of three.

With a choice of two equally mesmerising finishes, a warming copper tone which graduates up to a hint of green around the edge of the bowl, or a slightly cooler tone which could be described as a ‘sea foam’ green. Each bowl has a copper button at the base,  a unique design feature.

Bronze Bowl

Our Bronze Collection featuring the bronze bowl is one of our more recent additions to our range. Proving hugely popular with our customers, the bronze bowl has a hypnotic sound.

Bronze has, for many years, been known to represent warmth, strength, resilience and durability, all qualities that lend themself so well to sound healing. Available in two sizes, medium and large, the bowls feature a hand hammered finish which makes every one created completely unique in appearance and tone.

Iron Bowl

Our most popular range, hand forged in iron, our hammered bowl design  has been part of the Coach House Forge family since the beginning.  Such a distinct tone difference between the small, medium and large hammered bowls, the smallest producing an almost tinkly sound and the largest producing a deep rich tone.

Each one of our bowls is as individual as we are and we have something for every style and budget. All of the bowls featured in the blog are available on the Coach House Forge website 

We have collections in Aluminium, Copper, Bronze, Iron and Steel. Why not subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date with our new product releases and limited time discounts. 

Please note that information in this blog is not intended to be medical advice and it is advised that you consult a medical professional before embarking on any healthcare regime.Â