Seetharaman Rajmohan, Avhad Sanika, Rane Jitesh
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
Department of Genetic Engineering, D Y Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614, India.
Explore (NY). 2024 Jan-Feb;20(1):39-43. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.07.007. Epub 2023 Jul 21.
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.
颂钵音疗冥想是一种古老的修行方式,在藏传佛教文化中已沿用了数百年,作为一种治愈和放松的形式。这种修行方式涉及使用颂钵,颂钵会发出舒缓的声音,人们认为这种声音对人体能量系统有强大的影响,有助于平衡脉轮并促进康复。多年来,已经进行了多项研究来探索颂钵音疗冥想对情绪、紧张感和幸福感的影响。颂钵音疗产生积极效果的背后原因尚未完全明了。可能的解释包括脑电波的改变、双耳节拍以及颂钵的振动与人体周围的能量场(即生物场)相互作用。研究表明,颂钵音疗冥想可以产生生理和心理反应,减少负面影响并增加正面影响,同时还能改善血压、心率和呼吸频率。颂钵音疗冥想可能是一种有效的低成本、低技术干预措施,可减少紧张、焦虑和抑郁情绪,同时促进精神健康。然而,需要进一步研究来确定颂钵音疗冥想对生理和心理健康的长期影响及其潜在的临床应用。